Re: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board
On Tue, 28 Nov 2006, Mac Dearman wrote: I thought I would share this photo of the WISPA Board. It was taken at ISPCON earlier this month. If I am not mistaken this is the most board members ever assembled in person at any one place. Why not post it to your picture gallery? I believe the ability to send attachments to the list have been removed. -- Butch Evans Network Engineering and Security Consulting 573-276-2879 http://www.butchevans.com/ Mikrotik Certified Consultant (http://www.mikrotik.com/consultants.html) -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Sequim, Washington state
No. It's not all that far away though (relatively speaking). What do you need there? Probably better hit me off list Rick laters, marlon - Original Message - From: "Rick Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 1:07 PM Subject: [WISPA] Sequim, Washington state Anyone serve Sequim ? R -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Lead - Glenwood, WA k-12 School Needs Internet
509 is my turf. I'll touch base with him. Thanks much! marlon - Original Message - From: "Robert Kim Wireless Internet Advisor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:16 AM Subject: [WISPA] Lead - Glenwood, WA k-12 School Needs Internet team, im talking with the the superintendent glenwood school. he wants to know if anybody can set up a wisp service for the locality. contact shane c 509 364 3438 x203 zip 98619 bob kim http://evdo-coverage.com http://iptv-coverage.com http://wimax-coverage.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board
Yes, same thing happened to my "Happy Thanksgiving " post w/ joke. Chuck -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mac Dearman Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 8:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board I confirmed that I sent that this morning at 10:59 with the picture attached. We must not be able to attach a .jpg to list mail :) Mac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter R. Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:59 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board Mac Dearman wrote: >I thought I would share this photo of the WISPA Board. It was taken at >ISPCON earlier this month. If I am not mistaken this is the most board >members ever assembled in person at any one place. > > >Mac Dearman >Maximum Access, LLC. >Rayville, La. >www.inetsouth.com >www.radioresponse.org (Katrina relief) >www.mac-tel.us (VoIP sales) >318.728.8600 >318.728.9600 >318.303.4182 > > > what photo??? -- Regards, Peter Radizeski RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist We Help ISPs Connect & Communicate 813.963.5884 http://www.marketingIDEAguy.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board
I confirmed that I sent that this morning at 10:59 with the picture attached. We must not be able to attach a .jpg to list mail :) Mac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter R. Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 9:59 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board Mac Dearman wrote: >I thought I would share this photo of the WISPA Board. It was taken at >ISPCON earlier this month. If I am not mistaken this is the most board >members ever assembled in person at any one place. > > >Mac Dearman >Maximum Access, LLC. >Rayville, La. >www.inetsouth.com >www.radioresponse.org (Katrina relief) >www.mac-tel.us (VoIP sales) >318.728.8600 >318.728.9600 >318.303.4182 > > > what photo??? -- Regards, Peter Radizeski RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist We Help ISPs Connect & Communicate 813.963.5884 http://www.marketingIDEAguy.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board
Mac Dearman wrote: I thought I would share this photo of the WISPA Board. It was taken at ISPCON earlier this month. If I am not mistaken this is the most board members ever assembled in person at any one place. Mac Dearman Maximum Access, LLC. Rayville, La. www.inetsouth.com www.radioresponse.org (Katrina relief) www.mac-tel.us (VoIP sales) 318.728.8600 318.728.9600 318.303.4182 what photo??? -- Regards, Peter Radizeski RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist We Help ISPs Connect & Communicate 813.963.5884 http://www.marketingIDEAguy.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] ISPCON photo of WISPA Board
I thought I would share this photo of the WISPA Board. It was taken at ISPCON earlier this month. If I am not mistaken this is the most board members ever assembled in person at any one place. Mac Dearman Maximum Access, LLC. Rayville, La. www.inetsouth.com www.radioresponse.org (Katrina relief) www.mac-tel.us (VoIP sales) 318.728.8600 318.728.9600 318.303.4182 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Sequim, Washington state
Anyone serve Sequim ? R -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Canopy 900 mhz gear F/S
Rick, I suppose those are all gone by now. Ron Wallace Hahnron, Inc. 220 S. Jackson Dt. Addison, MI 49220 Phone: (517)547-8410 Mobile: (517)605-4542 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] >-Original Message- >From: Rick Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 11:51 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], ''WISPA General List'' >Subject: [WISPA] Canopy 900 mhz gear F/S > >Hey guys / gals, in my attempt to offload some >of my spare equipment, I've got a few Canopy 900 >Advantage CPEs and APs laying around that are >barely used. > >I'll let the APs go for $1,250 each, and the SMs >for $250 each. We'll add shipping later, and >they're all connectorized with standard Mot P/S. > >I can get 'em out this week. > >R > > >-- >WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > >Subscribe/Unsubscribe: >http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > >Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
RE: [WISPA] Lead - Glenwood, WA k-12 School Needs Internet
Please contact me off list as this area borders our Wireless Network. Forbes Mercy Washington Broadband, Inc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Kim Wireless Internet Advisor Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:16 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Lead - Glenwood, WA k-12 School Needs Internet team, im talking with the the superintendent glenwood school. he wants to know if anybody can set up a wisp service for the locality. contact shane c 509 364 3438 x203 zip 98619 bob kim http://evdo-coverage.com http://iptv-coverage.com http://wimax-coverage.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.19/556 - Release Date: 11/28/2006 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs
Why don't you order service installed at your house from them? Then you'd know exactly what they are doing. Marlon K. Schafer wrote: Make DAMN sure you know what they are doing and with what frequencies first though. Nothing worse than making that kind of false accusation. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Lead - Glenwood, WA k-12 School Needs Internet
team, im talking with the the superintendent glenwood school. he wants to know if anybody can set up a wisp service for the locality. contact shane c 509 364 3438 x203 zip 98619 bob kim http://evdo-coverage.com http://iptv-coverage.com http://wimax-coverage.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass?
WhitePaper brings up a popular misunderstanding... They are talking about wireless LAN, NOT Wireless WAN. Most people don't understand the difference, and how that is relivent in their decissions. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Frank Muto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 10:42 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? Here is a white paper that may have some useful info. http://www.igov.com/informationtech/pdfdirectory/cranite/HIPAA-Compliance-and-Wireless-Networks.pdf Frank Muto President/CEO FSM Marketing Group, Inc - Original Message - From: "Carl A Jeptha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:42 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? John, Ask them to supply you with the HIPPA compliance list point-by-point. Then you show how you can comply when it is your responsibility and also point out where they are responsible for security. Then summarise this and they will see that they are more responsible for this "HIPPA" thing than you or any other carrier is. Because as has been pointed out before, if the data is encrypted when it leaves the terminal, the rest doesn't really matter. Point out also that this way they are free to change their providers anytime they want to, because they are in control of their security not an outsider. You have a Good Day now, Carl A Jeptha -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs
Jon, Good insight, I did not catch what you meant at first. I agree that the ultimate goal is to find a way not to interfer, and I'd rather them be illegal and be off my spectrum. Unlicensed 5.8G belongs to me, right :-) Also Stategically, the fact that they are illegal, and you aren't, and you know about it, can work to the legal party's advantage at a later time in negotiating co-existence. The card doesn't have to be played, while/if everyone is working togeather amicably to attempt maximum co-existence. Trango kicks Canopy's butt right?! :-) I love my Trango, but thats a battle I'll avoid like the plaque. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Jon Langeler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 12:49 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs That's what I'm saying. They would likely end up moving to another frequency of which may pose more harm to Travis's current network. Not that he should be scared because Trango kicks Canopy's butt right?! :-) Jon Langeler Michwave Tech. Tom DeReggi wrote: Of course they aren't going to vounteer to shut down. But the FCC will inforce the rules, and shut them down, if they are illegally operating, and causing harm. They just have better things to do than go on wild goose chases, so you have to deliver proof. I don;t know about you, but if the FCC enforcement burough called me and I was illegal, I'd get legal quick. NOt that I'm a tattle tail, or try and be the police. But ifthey are effecting the quality of my network because they are illegal, they need to be set straight. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Jon Langeler" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs IMO it comes down to if/how they are affecting you and what you want them to do about it? You could persuade or force them to move everything to another freq. which may/may not end up being in your favor. If your trying to get them to give-up and shut the doors...I can't forsee that pursuit being successfull or leading to anything 'good'. Jon Langeler Michwave Tech. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass?
Here is a white paper that may have some useful info. http://www.igov.com/informationtech/pdfdirectory/cranite/HIPAA-Compliance-and-Wireless-Networks.pdf Frank Muto President/CEO FSM Marketing Group, Inc - Original Message - From: "Carl A Jeptha" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 7:42 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? John, Ask them to supply you with the HIPPA compliance list point-by-point. Then you show how you can comply when it is your responsibility and also point out where they are responsible for security. Then summarise this and they will see that they are more responsible for this "HIPPA" thing than you or any other carrier is. Because as has been pointed out before, if the data is encrypted when it leaves the terminal, the rest doesn't really matter. Point out also that this way they are free to change their providers anytime they want to, because they are in control of their security not an outsider. You have a Good Day now, Carl A Jeptha -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass?
Also note: the "Wireless in not secure" perception is not just about Hippa, but also Homeland security, or any government job, or any industry that deals with end user information such as finance industry. One of the best example I saw where a compnay beat the perception is Allconet (Connx), where their design boasted top security and reliabilty using Alvarion as their transport medium. But the reliabilty of their network was not jsut about wireless, it was the whole solution, the quality of their data cewnter, cell tower cabins, Use of license where appropriate, and Layer2 VCs linked to VLANs. Maybe this was easier for them as it was a network built for the government initially. I guess what I'm saying is that "Wireless in not secure" is not only a perception of wireless, but a perception of the "wireless provider". People are surprised when they hear WISPs doing carrier class offerings. I think announcements like ATT is doing Wireless, will actually help us more than harm us (via competition), just because it starts to validate the industry by companies that ahve tons of highly qualified respected engineers. And we can say they are copying us :-) Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Peter R." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? Back to your problem: Wireless = Unsecure. You have a Marketing problem. The onus is on you to get him to tell you why your network is unsecure. Objections are made to be hurdled, after all. Explaining that cable and DSL are LAN based topologies is not going to help you. You need describe how your Alvarian Fixed Wireless network is capable of providing fiber like capabilities in the private transport arena. (Maybe get some help from your Alvarian Support Engineer). I need to think about it some more before I can give you a better answer. Regards, Peter RAD-INFO, Inc. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] AT&T launches WiMAX at NV Brothels
Brothels... Watch out for those hidden web cams :-) > ATT WIMax I guess that means that giving up 2.XGhz spectrum as a condition of the ATT/SBC merger aint happened. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: "Rick Kunze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] AT&T launches WiMAX at NV Brothels I drove through Pahrump the day before yesterday on my way from Lake Havasu to Death Valley for the last night of my vacation. Don't worry, we're safe. LOL ;) At 07:27 PM 11/20/2006, you wrote: http://andyabramson.blogs.com/voipwatch/2006/11/att_hooking_wim.html http://telephonyonline.com/home/news/att_mobile_wimax_111606/ Regards, Peter Radizeski RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist We Help ISPs Connect & Communicate 813.963.5884 http://www.marketingIDEAguy.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass?
John, Ask them to supply you with the HIPPA compliance list point-by-point. Then you show how you can comply when it is your responsibility and also point out where they are responsible for security. Then summarise this and they will see that they are more responsible for this "HIPPA" thing than you or any other carrier is. Because as has been pointed out before, if the data is encrypted when it leaves the terminal, the rest doesn't really matter. Point out also that this way they are free to change their providers anytime they want to, because they are in control of their security not an outsider. You have a Good Day now, Carl A Jeptha http://www.airnet.ca Office Phone: 905 349-2084 Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm skype cajeptha John Scrivner wrote: It does not matter if the responsibility is the network admin or not when it comes down to purchase time. It comes down to perception. Right now perception of the hospital corporate officers is that wireless = not secure. I have been told by people who order circuits that they are not allowed to buy from me or any wireless operator due to security issues. I believe it will require some type of HIPAA "seal of approval" from some source or another before we can start selling to these guys. This could be bad for us. ALL of the hospitals are going to buying new circuits soon and right now I am out of the running. Scriv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John To the best of my knowledge there are no HIPPA compliant solutions that are actually approved We have installed a ton of links for hospitals and other medical facilities an this issur comes up from time to time. We pretty much tell the customer that we are just a carrier and we encrypt oir data just like verizon does on a T1. And we all know how good that is. HIPPA compliance should beUp to the network administrator. Not the carrier IMHO. Ask someone how your network is not compliant. Its like Y2K all over again Good luck Bob Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Message- From: John Scrivner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 16:16:51 To:wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? Wireless broadband security issues have now officially led to my business being put into a bad light due to perceived lack of security. I am a member of a regional broadband planning group that is working with health care and other industry sectors to help deliver broadband options to all areas that need it. Rural Health centers and hospitals are all over the region and most need access to broadband which is highly secure. I need to know what others have done to bring HIPAA compliance assurance to network administrators and hospital personnel so that your solutions are chosen and used for health care connectivity. Currently my services are not being considered do to the perception of a lack of HIPAA security compliance. I need to get on top of this right now and welcome your thoughts and ideas. I would prefer to hear from those of you who have some actual knowledge of delivering HIPAA compliant connections or those who provide equipment which has been documented to meet HIPAA compliance. Thank you, John Scrivner No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.14.17/553 - Release Date: 11/27/2006 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass?
One of my clients is a maker of prosthetic limbs... and he has two offices. He is covered by HIPAA considerations, so we spent considerable time trying to figure this out, using the information supplied to him, concerning HIPAA, from the feds and by trade organizations. We eventually came to the conclusion that he must encrypt any data leaving his network, or going over wireless, and that he must password his computers. At first, they were going to build a VPN between his two facilities, now they're re-thinking it and probably going to use an application service provider to meet thier data sharing needs (mostly scheduling, and some patient data) since they didn't want to pay someone to, or build thier own in-house client-server system for cooperative scheduling. They have 3 machines in the local office, which are 2 wired and 1 wireless, and his wireless is encrypted, the machines are behind locked doors, and require passwords to start up. Again, as the provider of data transport, that data MUST be encrypted before it reaches you, in order to be compliant, period. Unless you're getting involved in helping them with thier internal network, or IT system, HIPAA considerations have no impact on your network, how its run, or how "secure" or "insecure" you are, because it must be encrypted before it reaches ANY point accessible by non-approved personell. This means their internal network must be secure, machine physical security to prevent unauthorized access, etc. We came to this conclusion while doing a read through his info, and he understood it perfectly. Emailed patient data must be encrypted using something like a passworded zip file, or using an industry standard encrypt / decrypt method using keys. Client-server applications must use an SSL tunnel or session to be compliant ( like https when using web based ) even on an intranet, much less internet based. Any data leaving any physically secure location (like access from a nurses station to patient records database, where the database server is in a locked room and the nurses station is not) must be encrypted, and must require login user/password, and users must log out when not in physical control of the workstation, for instance. If the ethernet network can be plugged into in ANY phsycially insecure location, then all data on that network must be encrypted either by encrypting the data stream, or by the applications that move the data. There are no specific technological requirements for HIPAA compliance... Instead, there's a set of specific standards that start with keeping the machines physically safe from non-approved personell, and it goes from there. It's not "bank" or "pentagon" type security, but it does require thinking through the whole system end-to-end to be compliant. Again, none of this has any impact on you, as a transport provider, since everyting MUST be encrypted long before it reaches your network or it's out of compliance anyway. +++ neofast.net - fast internet for North East Oregon and South East Washington email me at mark at neofast dot net 541-969-8200 Direct commercial inquiries to purchasing at neofast dot net - Original Message - From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: [WISPA] Wireless Security biting you in the ass? > Wireless broadband security issues have now officially led to my > business being put into a bad light due to perceived lack of security. I > am a member of a regional broadband planning group that is working with > health care and other industry sectors to help deliver broadband options > to all areas that need it. Rural Health centers and hospitals are all > over the region and most need access to broadband which is highly > secure. I need to know what others have done to bring HIPAA compliance > assurance to network administrators and hospital personnel so that your > solutions are chosen and used for health care connectivity. Currently my > services are not being considered do to the perception of a lack of > HIPAA security compliance. I need to get on top of this right now and > welcome your thoughts and ideas. I would prefer to hear from those of > you who have some actual knowledge of delivering HIPAA compliant > connections or those who provide equipment which has been documented to > meet HIPAA compliance. > Thank you, > John Scrivner > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Fingerprint Wi-Fi Security Continues to Grow for Broadband Wireless Networks
Fingerprint Wi-Fi Security Continues to Grow for Broadband Wireless Networks 11/28/06 - silex technology america, Inc. announced a partnership with Bountiful WiFi to provide the most reliable fingerprint-based access control system for WiFi local area networks (WLANs) on the market by bundling silex's SX-650 NetGuard WiFi network access control device and the S1 biometric fingerprint reader with the Bountiful Router. Reliability is a concern when working with biometrics. If a user has unusually wet or dry hands it can affect the sensors ability to get an accurate reading. Other factors such as electrostatic discharge, cuts or narrow fingerprint ridges and valleys can cause inaccuracies in many biometric fingerprint readers. The S1 uses radio frequency (RF) technology to scan the inner layer of the skin allowing the sensor to more accurately capture minutiae data points and providing the reliability desired when protecting confidential information over a wireless network connection. "In today's workforce, mobility is a tremendous asset that allows workers the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere at any time," said Gary Bradt, silex vice president, biometrics division. "However, even with the constant invention and upgrade of WiFi network security, overall public and corporate paranoia about security threats continues to build. By bundling the SX-650 NetGuard with the S1 fingerprint reader and the Bountiful Router silex and Bountiful WiFi provide IT executives with the most reliable WiFi security solution on the market today." While there is no doubt that dependence upon WiFi and mobile devices will continue to grow, the continued security threats and actual breaches can give cause to worry whether a laptop or PDA is really secure from hackers in a home WiFi network, corporate or public hotspot. Security problems commonly associated with WiFi networks are the ability of unauthorized users to see data as it is being sent or received to and from a wireless network and unauthorized users being able to connect to a network and use it for unauthorized or illegal activities. The Bountiful Router was developed in response to businesses' demand for a constant, abundant and reliable wireless signal. It offers the unprecedented differentiation in a wireless network by expanding the footprint or coverage area by two to four times those of other solutions in the industry. "The Bountiful Router is the most powerful wireless Internet router allowed under FCC regulations," said David Egbert, President and CEO of Bountiful WiFi. "By combining a reliable wireless signal with a reliable security solution like the SX-650 NetGuard users can now have peace of mind that they can enjoy a constant and abundant wireless signal over a secure network." By combining the latest WiFi security and biometric identity verification technologies, SX-650 NetGuard provides a finishing layer to any WiFi network's security strategy. A fully-contained authentication device, SX-650 NetGuard conforms to the latest WiFi security standards of WPA/WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access), RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service) and PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol) and works with the latest off-the-shelf access points and network adapter cards. SX-650 NetGuard The SX-650 NetGuard provides effective access control for WiFi LANs. By combining the latest WiFi security and biometric identity verification technologies, the SX-650 NetGuard provides a fully contained network authentication device that works with any WPA-compliant access point. 802.11a/b/g and 802.11i compliant Works with the latest off-the-shelf access points and network adapter cards Conforms to WiFi security standards, WPA/WPA 2.0, RADIUS and PEAP Fully contained authentication device DSP-based S1 Fingerprint Reader The S1 is a USB-interface fingerprint reader that uses radio frequency technology to read below the surface layer of skin to the corium or the inner layer of the fingerprint so that surface abnormalities don't affect the scan. A key feature of the S1 is its ability to track the rate at which a finger crosses the sensor which further enhances the fingerprint reader's ability to provide a much more accurate reading. Resolution of 508dpi High speed 2.0 USB device Compact, simple, portable and comes with a replaceable mini USB cable. Supports Win XP/2K. Full feature SX-Biometrics Suite software High performance minutiae matching algorithm. Bountiful Router The Bountiful Router reduces contention in the network, lessens packet loss and has huge "ears" that allow it to easily hear the clients. The router extends existing networks at a fraction of wired network costs, providing an economical, FCC Certified solution to businesses of all sizes. Simultaneously supports 802.11b+g Rich advanced WLAN security options Broadband gateway functions Rich network security mechanisms T
Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs
LOL! Good for the cops. I just signed up a customer last week, a "convert" from a different system. He had a 24 db grid, using a 1 watt "powered over coax" amp connected at the antenna, and a linksys WET-11 attached to that through about 30 feet of LMR-400. Said it was "unstable" that way, which is why he switched... That calculates to a theoretical 250 WATTS EIRP. He was about 3-4 miles from the access point, with a single tree in his backyard blocking the path. I have customers at his distance using a VAGI and 16 dbm radio Which is like... 8 - 9 miles.. He had asked if I'd hook him up using his equipment... Seemed quite disappointed I switched him out and made him buy mine... I was recently asked by a couple of "wireless consultants" about a poorly working setup they had. It seems they have an omni on a tall downtown rooftop. It's a 9 or 11 db omni with a .5 W amp attached. Just .7 miles away, in direct line of sight, is one of their homes, which has a 24 db grid pointed right at the omni, and the connection, they said, was "up and down". They wanted to know if an amp would improve the throughput, which was apparently quite... erratic. After a lot of discussion, they finally told me that a competitor has another omni IN LINE between them and the home and that they thought it was a 15 db omni with a 1 watt amp. I think I finally convinced them that they were signal overloaded, and that changing out the client end for...say.. 9 to 12 db gain antenna would probably help solve the issue... They still seemed taken aback at the notion that they needed less signal, they had assumed that a bi-directional amp was the key... I wondered why everytime I tell someone in that town I provide wireless broadband, they ask how soon I'm moving in... +++ neofast.net - fast internet for North East Oregon and South East Washington email me at mark at neofast dot net 541-969-8200 Direct commercial inquiries to purchasing at neofast dot net - Original Message - From: "Forbes Mercy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 10:13 PM Subject: RE: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs > Only one warning in that advice. If the FCC takes any interest which they ususally don't (think CB) the first one they will require testing on is you. We had a person running 40 watts and a quick call around found that the FCC likes to make sure the complaintant is also above board. We've been beseiged with competitors who take the philosophy that causing us interference is their business model. I don't like them as much as any of you but we just had a person in Spokane, WA who praised the police, whom they called, for catching a burglar who was in their house. This was said as they were being hauled off to jail for a pot growing operation in the house that was being burglarized. They called Police then they went to jail. Just remember the law is looking for all abusers not just the one you want them to take out. > > Forbes > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Marlon K. Schafer > Sent: Mon 11/27/2006 9:23 PM > To: WISPA General List > Cc: > Subject: Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs > > > > Me? I'd make a few calls about it. > > First to them. It's amazing how often management doesn't know the rules. > > If that won't fix it, I'd call Motorola. > > If that doesn't work, I'd call the FCC. > > The last thing this industry needs is people screwing with the one thing > that the FCC has been a stickler on. EIRP is a sacred stone. Mess with it > and someone at the commission will be getting pissed. > > Make DAMN sure you know what they are doing and with what frequencies first > though. Nothing worse than making that kind of false accusation. > > And sometimes having someone else call the company and ask around is a good > idea. If you can get me a name and number I'd be happy to make a call for > you. As would, I'm sure, anyone on the wispa board. > > Good luck. > marlon > > - Original Message - > From: "Jack Unger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" > Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 4:48 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] illegal CPE installs > > > > Travis, > > > > What's the illegality? > > > > Are they using 5150 - 5250 (indoor use only)? > > > > Are they exceeding + 30 dBm EIRP on either the AP or the SM? > > > > jack > > > > > > Travis Johnson wrote: > > > >> Hi, > >> > >> Curious to everyone's thoughts about a regional WISP installing illegal > >> CPE units? They are using Last Mile Gear 120degree Canopy 120 degree > >> sectors (5.2GHz) and then putting the Canopy 5.2GHz SM in dishes at > >> customer locations. I am talking about thousands of CPE installed this > >> way and doing more every day. This company covers several western states > >> (Idaho, Utah, Nevada, etc.) and also does Dish Network satellite TV > >> installs. > >> > >> Is this OK? What are everyone's thoughts? > >> > >> Travis > >> Mic
[WISPA] Wireless provider lands Navy contract
Wireless provider lands Navy contract Tampa Bay Business Journal - 10:59 AM EST Monday Fortress Technologies has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics NASSCO to implement secure wireless communications for the U.S. Navy. The work will be on the next generation replenishment ships under the Navy's Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship program. This contract serves as one of the first major wireless awards since the Navy lifted its ban on wireless networking, a release said. No financial details of the contract were disclosed. General Dynamics NASSCO, a unit of Falls Church, Va.-based General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), currently is under contract to the Naval Sea Systems Command to build eight T-AKE class ships. Each T-AKE ship is 689 feet long and has a capacity for about 6,700 metric tons of dry cargo weight and nearly 2,400 metric tons of fuel. The ships are designed to provide ammunition, food, fuel, repair parts and other necessities to ships at sea and to contribute to the Navy's ability to maintain a forward presence. Fortress is providing a product that enables a secure wireless link between the Navy's warehouse management system and the end users. Securing more than 12,000 wireless government networks, Tampa-based Fortress specializes in deployable networking, mobile edge applications, fixed wireless and office wireless LANs, it said in the release. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/