Purpose of the assessment

a. Provide in-­-depth descriptions of wireless architecture and security vulnerabilities.
b. Solve complex problems in secure wireless network designs.
c. Help enterprises to maintain and implement a secure wireless network.

Assignment Description

Perform analysis on a real large-scale wireless network. Collect data about access points and evaluate security situation using the most suitable WLAN sniffing tool (Netspot, Acrylic, Android app etc.) of your choice. Data collection must include technology used, deployed network types, channels, data rates and interference with other networks, security protocols etc. Prepare a technical report according to the specification below. You report should include the following:

1. Record WLAN access points at a public place (such as at a shopping centre, public place, home network etc. of your choice).

2. Gather technical information about wireless network at three different locations with minimum 10 APs for each location.

3. Test the WLAN sniffing tool and report your observation and recommend how to secure and/or manage WLAN. Your report should include:

a. Tables for each location containing all technical details about WLAN setup from your findings.

b. Screenshots (as an evidence) and detail explanation to report working mechanism (the step by step process) of the identified technique.

c. Explain the use (evaluation) of the technique to secure and/or manage WLAN.

i. Discuss dual bands and it's advantages
ii. Security implications
iii. Others aspect such as special network, multiple SSIDs and vendors etc.