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WPA3: what are the main changes to the wireless security standard

WPA3: what are the main changes to the wireless security standard

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On Monday, 8th of January, Wi-Fi Alliance, the non-profit organisation that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products, introduced “enhancement and new features for Wi-Fi Protected Access” .

After the KRACK attack and the discovery of WPA2 security problem that was putting at hijack risk all WPA2-compatible device like routers, computers and smartphones, Wi-Fi Alliance has announced a new security protocol: WPA3. WPA3 is a substitute for WPA2 (the wireless security standard since 2004) and should be landed later in 2018.

Four new capabilities will be launched in 2018 as part of the Wi-Fi certified WPA3. These features, available for personal and Wi-Fi networks enterprises, consist in delivering more robust protection regarding user’s password to access a Wi-Fi network and simplifying the security configuration for devices with a limited, or no display interface.

For example, a WPA3 key improvement aims to block “dictionary attacks”, or when a hacker tries to gain unauthorised access to a computer system by using a large set of words to generate potential passwords.
The new security protocol should prevent hackers from guessing a list of potential passwords to access a Wi-Fi network. Moreover, the hacker will be blocked after too many failed password thanks to its new handshake system ( WPA2 currently uses a four-way handshake).

Another interesting change touches on the open Wi-Fi networks. Open Wi-Fi networks are all networks in public spaces like café, airport, parks… that are not encrypted and so risky for the user whose data could be intercepted by a hacker.
WPA3 will use individualized data encryption that muddles the connection between each device on a network and the router. By doing so, WPA3 prevents hackers from stealing data or modifying websites. 


Obviously, building a new wireless security standard takes time, and WPA3 won’t substitute WPA2 before few months, but Wi-Fi Alliance underlined the necessity of updating Wi-Fi security in a modern society where the Wi-Fi demand is increasing.

Related article:

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Yahsat and Tanaza partnered to increase the number of public Wi-Fi hotspots globally

Yahsat and Tanaza partnered to increase the number of public Wi-Fi hotspots globally

Tanaza and Yahsat

Yahsat will benefit from Tanaza’s simple and efficient Wi-Fi management platform to help users access its satellite broadband services through free and paid Wi-Fi hotspots.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 January 2018 – Yahsat, the UAE based satellite operator, announced today the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tanaza, the Italian Wi-Fi cloud management software provider. Under the terms of the MoU, Tanaza will provide Yahsat with a web platform to manage multiple users accessing Wi-Fi and social hotspots across the operator’s coverage footprint.

Since forming in 2010, Tanaza has built a client base of over 800 partners with millions of Wi-Fi users in more than 130 countries. Yahsat will take advantage of the Tanaza’s cloud-based software to allow Wi-Fi connections across geographies, with easy management and effortless user access. Commenting on the MoU, Farhad Khan, Yahsat’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “We have been looking for a partner that could tap into the elasticity of the cloud to help to make accessing our network leaner. Tanaza will provide us with the technology needed to further enhance our offering and fully align with the needs and preferences of our end-users across the Middle East, Africa, Central and South West Asia.

“We look forward to working with Yahsat and their partners” declares Sebastiano Bertani, Tanaza CEO. “We envision a world where any person can connect anytime, from anywhere, wirelessly. This partnership with Yahsat is an important step towards the realization of this vision. We are confident the MoU with Yahsat will unlock a full range of new possibilities for the benefit of businesses and individuals, as well.”

 

About Yahsat

 

Yahsat provides multipurpose satellite solutions (government and commercial) for broadband, broadcast, government, and communications use across the Middle East, Africa, and Europe in addition to Central and South West Asia. Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and wholly owned by Mubadala Investment Company, the investment vehicle of the Government of Abu Dhabi, Yahsat is the first company in the Middle East and Africa to offer multi-purpose Ka-band satellite services including:

  • YahClick – offers broadband satellite solutions for home and business
  • YahService – offers managed solutions and government capacity
  • YahLink – offers IP trunking solutions, corporate networking and backhauling capacity
  • Yahlive – a joint venture between Yahsat and SES, offers premium services to broadcasters and a select choice of TV channels

Yahsat’s first satellite Al Yah 1 was successfully launched in April 2011, and the company’s second satellite Al Yah 2 was successfully launched in April 2012. Yahsat announced its third satellite, Al Yah 3, planned for launch in January 2018, extending their commercial Ka-band coverage to an additional 20 markets reaching 60% of Africa’s population and over 95% of Brazil’s population, marking the company’s first entry into Brazil.

For more information visit www.yahsat.ae

 

About Tanaza

 

Tanaza is the unique owner of a cloud-based solution designed to manage Wi-Fi networks of multi-vendor access points. Tanaza Cloud platform is a cost-effective and time-saving solution for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

The key features of Tanaza software are:

  • Simplicity: zero-touch deployment, easy configuration and remote monitoring of Wi-Fi access points from a single web interface
  • Scalability: no limits in the number of simultaneous connected clients, login pages, vouchers emitted
  • Freedom: supports a wide range of brands and models of devices, both indoor and outdoor, including TP-Link, D-Link, Netgear, Mikrotik, and Ubiquiti

With Tanaza comes also the hotspot management software, which includes:

  • Captive portal
  • Branded, fully customizable splash pages for users’ login
  • Social login (Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and others) and social-actions-based authentication (Facebook Like and Facebook Check-in)
  • Dashboard for advanced analytics and detailed user information
  • Multi-role voucher-based authentication system for paid Wi-Fi deployments

Thousands of Tanaza Powered access points are already providing internet access to small and medium businesses, schools, colleges, hotels, hospitals, public venues, offices, shopping malls, shops and many other locations worldwide. The Tanaza partner program is open to ISPs and MSPs and helps them generate recurring revenue streams, save costs and reduce on-site maintenance.

For more information visit https://www.classichotspot.com.

Classic Hotspot is compatible with Ubiquiti UniFi APs

Classic Hotspot is compatible with Ubiquiti UniFi APs

Tanaza Firmware now available for Ubiquiti Networks' UniFi AP AC PRO, AC LITE, AC in-wall (IW), AC Mesh, AC Mesh PRO, AC LR long range

With its latest release (firmware 2.17) in December 2017, Tanaza continues its firmware releases for the Ubiquiti Unifi AC access points, starting with the widely used UniFi AC Mesh Pro, UniFi LR (long range) and UniFi AC PRO.

UBNT’s UAP AC APs are widely used by managed solution providers and hotspot providers globally.

Just after a few months from the release of UBNT’s UAP AC APs Tanaza started developing the firmware for these products. In this way, Tanaza allows enterprise-level cloud-management of the whole UBNT’s Unifi 802.11ac series.

Among all Ubiquiti Unifi AC access points, the devices that are already compatible with Tanaza’s software are: Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC PRO, UniFi AC Lite, UniFi AC In-WALL (AC-IW), UniFi AC Mesh, UniFi AC Mesh PRO, and UniFi AC LR (AC Long Range).

Being a cloud-based software, Tanza allows network administrators to manage their multi-vendor devices from the cloud. Also, network admins can manage Ubiquiti Nanostations from the same dashboard they use for their UniFi devices.

Thanks to Tanaza’s software, it is possible to manage the access points from the cloud and create public hotspots with social login as authentication method. Tanaza replaces the stock firmware and adds enterprise configuration capabilities to multi-vendor devices, including TP-Link, Ubiquiti, D-Link, Netgear, Engenius, Ligowave, and others.

In early 2017, Tanaza implemented a new graphic interface and added many features to its software. Among them, it developed a captive portal that is 4.5X faster in comparison to the previous versions and up to 3x faster than other commonly used captive portals. Furthermore, Tanaza has promptly released a patch for the KRACK vulnerability for all Ubiquiti devices, so as to increase the security levels of all access points that run Tanaza’s firmware.

Tanaza allows scalable multi-site, multi-clients wireless network management and monitoring, and eliminates the need for hardware controllers thanks to its smart alerting system, zero-touch deployment, and centralized dashboard. Other valuable features of Tanaza’s software include a responsive and customizable captive portal with social login and social-actions-based login (Facebook Like and Check-in), a multi-role voucher-based login system, APIs, and integrations with Google Analytics and Mailchimp for wifi marketing campaigns.

Tanaza’s firmware can be installed and uninstalled on Ubiquiti Access Points easily, and the software is available for a 15-days free trial with unlimited clients and connected access points.

What you liked the most in 2017: WiFi articles and hottest topics!

What you liked the most in 2017: WiFi articles and hottest topics!

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2017 is almost over, and we are ready to start 2018 with enthusiasm and motivation!
2017 has been an increasingly year for Tanaza as you have been more and more people to read our articles and to interact with us on our Success platform.

The Wi-Fi industry is growing and evolving in many sectors: Tanaza Partners work for schools, catering trade, hospitality, enterprise environment, smart city development, marketing agency and much more.

Below, we made the list of the ten articles that you liked the most and the hottest topics on our Success Platform in 2017.

The 10 best articles about Wi-Fi in 2017

 

WiFi disconnects on sleep mode, iPhone 6s / iOS devices? Problem solved!
>> Yes we found the solution for your iPhone 6s and its Wi-Fi problem! This article has been shared and read more than 78K times!

 

8 popular tools for DNS content filtering
>> This article is a list of the 8 best tools for DNS content filtering.
You have been more than 13.5K people to read it!

 

How to calculate your Wi-Fi bandwidth need
>> There is no good Wi-Fi network without a careful upstream preparation.
This article has been useful to more than 13K people.

 

The benefits of public Wi-Fi access on our society
>> As we said in the introduction, Wi-Fi is everywhere! In this article, we explain its benefits within our society. 12K people read it!

 

Wi-Fi stumblers complete list | Windows Mac Linux Android
>> Like the 8 DNS tools, we made a list of Wi-Fi stumblers for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android… useful for 10K persons.

 

The Pros and Cons of cloud-based software vs on-premise software
>> Cloud-based software is a revolution… more than 9K were convinced by this article.


The positive impact of WiFi on schools
>> Wi-Fi at school became a fundamental tool to boost the education sector. 8K persons agree with us!

 

Wi-Fi hotspots: pros and cons of every business model
>> Wi-Fi business models are many; you just need to find the one that fits for your project. This article helped more than 8K persons.

 

5 best network monitoring software in 2017
>> We like to make list in Tanaza, here find the one about the best monitoring software in 2017… already shared by 6K people.

 

Setting price for WiFi projects: value-based pricing and room-based pricing
>> A good pricing is one of the keys for success. 3K people read this article.

The hottest topics on Success.com in 2017

 

Solidarity and mutual aid are great! We are really happy when we see that our readers interact one with another and help us to improve Tanaza software. If you have any doubts, new ideas and just want to help another Wi-Fi professional, feel free to write on our Community page. Find below the list of the five hottest topics you talked about in 2017 on our Success Platform.

 

 

 

 

 

Top 10 best affordable Wi-Fi 5 access points in 2017

Top 10 best affordable Wi-Fi 5 access points in 2017

top 10 best 208.11ac access points in 2017

Let’s see in this article the Wi-Fi 5 wireless access points supported by Tanaza that stood out in 2017 in terms of performance and budget. 2017 is almost over and we want to provide the list of the 10 best WiFi 5 Wi-Fi routers supported by Tanaza during the year. The selected access points are the right balance in terms of quality and price, as they provide high performance and are, at the same time, budget friendly.

10.  EnGenius EAP1200H

This dual-band AC access point has been designed for indoor deployments and can be easily installed on walls and ceilings. Thanks to its internal 5 dBi antenna, interferences are reduced and its reliability is high.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 2.4GHz – 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall; Ceiling

Power supply: PowerPlug

EnGenius EAP1200H

9. Open-Mesh OM5P-AC

This dual-band device with PoE support is suitable for dense environments with a large number of access points and concurrent users that need high speed connection, such as restaurants, shopping malls, hotels and offices.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 18 dBm / 63 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Desktop; Wall

Power supply: DC; PoE

Open Mesh OM5P AC

8. TP-Link AC1200 (Archer C5)

The TP-Link AC1200 high-speed Wi-Fi router is very reliable and the guest network access it features allows secure wireless access for guests that use your same network.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 2.4GHz – 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Desktop

Power supply: DC

TP Link AC1200 Archer C5

7. TP-Link AC1750 (Archer C7)

The Tp-Link AC1750 device is easy to set up and features an intuitive configuration. By operating over both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, it ensures a great Wi-Fi performance and its 3 external dual-band antennas deliver high coverage with high speed.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 2.4GHz – 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Desktop

Power supply: DC

TP Link AC1750 Archer C7

6. TP-Link TL-RE450

This device is easy to install ad thanks to its small dimensions can be positioned anywhere easily. It works with the WiFi 5 standard, ensuring high speed of dual band WiFi up to 1750 Mbps: in this way, high bandwidth-consuming tasks can be performed, i.e. video calls, video streaming (Netflix, Youtube) and file downloads.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 20 dBm / 100 mW @ 2.4GHz – 24 dBm / 251 mW @ 5GH

z Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall

Power supply: DC

TP Link TL RE450

5. Ubiquiti UniFI AC In-Wall

This small and easily deployable device comes with a sleek design and is ideal for hotel roomsWe suggest installing the access point right above the room’s desks, so that it can provide wireless connectivity with a good coverage and be used for wired connectivity as well. Indeed, the UniFi AC IW features an ethernet port, thanks to which users can connect their laptop through a cable.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 22 dBm / 158 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall

Power supply: PoE

Ubiquiti UniFI AC IW

4. Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LITE

Suitable for indoor deployments and ceiling installation, this AC device has a minimal and elegant design, and only internal antennas, allowing you to install them in hotels, bars, restaurants, museums and many other locations.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 20 dBm / 100 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall; Ceiling

Power supply: PoE

Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LITE

3. Ubiquiti UniFi AC Mesh

This WiFi 5 access point comes with a weather-resistant enclosure that makes it particularly suitable for outdoor deployments. It is can be mounted on walls and poles, and its omni antennas allow to expand the signal coverage and path for an improved network connection.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 20 dBm / 100 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall; Pole

Power supply: PoE

Ubiquiti UniFi AC Mesh

2. LigoWave NFT 2ac

This LigoWave device of the Infinity series is very small, nice to see and is suitable for deployments with 100-150 users. It is ideal in any indoor deployment, particularly when in need for ceiling- and wall-mountable, PoE devices, with a minimal eye impact.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 27 dBm / 501 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall; Ceiling

Power supply: PoE

LigoWave NFT 2ac

1. Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LR

The Ubiquiti UniFi AP AC LR uses the latest WiFi 5 Wi-Fi standard, perfect for high-speed browsing like streaming videos even with many concurrent users. Also, being provided with internal antennas, you can install it in many venues with a minimum aesthetic impact.

Specifications Radio: 2.4 – 5

Max power: 24 dBm / 251 mW @ 2.4GHz – 30 dBm / 1000 mW @ 5GHz

Radiation shape: Omni

Installation: Wall; Ceiling

Power supply: PoE

Ubiquiti-UniFi-AP-AC-LR

See list of supported devices

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