The Importance of In-Line Network TAPs

 

Your security tools are as good as the data that is put into them.

The effectiveness of any system, including your cloud environment, analytics tools, IPS (Intrusion Prevention System), and IDS (Intrusion Detection System), depends on the information provided to it. It has never been more crucial to know where you are getting your data from and if you are seeing the whole data stream.

5 Things To Do With Your NetAlly Aircheck and General WiFi checks

While working on site, a client was impressed with all the ‘quick’ things I did with my various tools. He then commented that I should write some of your tips and tricks up. At first, I thought I already do that, but then realized that I haven’t done it for all of my tools.

So here you go, some tips and tricks for using the Netally Aircheck G2.

Practical Wireless Site Survey Tips and Tools for Effective Wi-Fi Analysis

I have received a lot of emails expressing interest in Wi-Fi site surveys. Everything from outdoor point to point, factories, and of course, office environments. 

This video provides a practical overview of conducting wireless site surveys, focusing on straightforward, adaptable methods rather than rigid rules. The presenter highlights essential planning steps, tool selection, measurement techniques, and data interpretation to ensure reliable Wi-Fi performance assessment both indoors and outdoors.

Wireshark 4.0.0 Simple Layout Fix

For those of you who do not use Wireshark regularly and just upgraded to version 4 , will notice the default layout has been changed from the ‘stacked’ view to the 1x2 display.

I figured I would show you how to put it back if you prefer the old format.

WiFi Ghosts

I like a catchy title and I figured since Halloween is around the corner, why not? 😉


It drives me crazy when I see people randomly rebooting everything when things go wrong. When possible, I prefer to do a bit of homework to at least try and identify the device causing, or having the issue. Without this vital piece of information, you will never get to the bottom of chronic network issues.