The Benefits of Wireless Networking

1. The Benefits of Wireless Networking Matt O’Donovan WiFiSPARK Limited matt@wifispark.com Tel : 0845 838 5340 Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

2. WiFi SPARK Ltd • Leading Supplier of Networking Solutions • Specialists in Wireless Technology • HQ in Newton Abbot • Offices in Poland and The Netherlands • Creators of SPARK WiFi systems • Wireless Networks • Complex Networks • Server solutions • Email, data storage and groupware Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

3. Networks as we know them • A traditional Office Network consists of • Wired Desktops • Plug in Laptops • PDA’s in Cradles • Mobile Phones and synchronisation cables • All wired for power and network Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

4. Traditional Networks • Can lead to cabling problems • Or mobility problems • Consider the telephone. • Before the mobile phone we were all tied to our desks • Mobiles are now ubiquitous • Never miss a call, always in touch • It can be the same with data • Its now accessible from anywhere! Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

5. What is Wireless Networking? • Using radio links instead of network cables • Computer networking connections without network cables • High speed • Multi User • All Networking Features • File sharing • Printing • Email and web Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

6. The Market for Wireless • 90% of Laptops purchased in 2005 are WiFi capable • There are approx 4000 HotSpots in the UK • London - HotSpot Deployment will grow at 55% this year • 88% of users would recommend WiFi to colleagues • 32,500 HotSpots in Europe by 2007 • 9.2 Million UK WiFi Users by 2007 • Tens of thousands of people are adopting Wireless at home • Sources : NetResearch, Gartner, BroadGroup. IDC and GNER Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

7. So where can we use Wireless? Anywhere. Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

8. In the officeWireless Local Area Network • Wireless Broadband Access • Available to all laptop and PC users • High speed 11Mbps – 108Mbps • File Sharing • Printer Sharing • No Cabling • Cost effective • Stay mobile Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

9. Wired and Wireless Networks • Combining Wired and Wireless is Easy • A simple upgrade to your network adds wireless capability Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

10. Public ‘HotSpot’ Wireless LAN • Wireless Broadband Access for the public • Hotels, Conference Centres, Cafes, Libraries, Sports Centres, Marinas, Schools, Airports, Hospitals, Restaurants. • Pay per Use • Voucher, C Card, SMS • Generates Revenue • Improves Customer Loyalty • Internet Convenience via an open system Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

11. Anyone Can Go Wireless • Buy an Access Point • Plug it into your network • Turn it on • You have a wireless network! • Easy, simple and cost effective • But beware the pitfalls of badly implemented technology Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

12. Some Wireless Horror Stories • Open access networks • Badly implemented wireless opens your network to casual hackers • Unintentional Sharing of Customer’s Data • No security allows Windows to ‘share’ PCs on the wireless network • Virus Transfer • Connect to some networks and receive more than you bargained for! Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

13. Common sense networking • Would you leave the office front door wide open? • Would you dangle a network cable out of the office window? • Would you paint a sign on the wall of your office saying ‘Free Internet Here’ and ‘Free confidential data!’? Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

14. Unsecured Wireless Networks Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

15. Don’t rely on the basics • Most people believe that they can secure their wireless network with encryption. • WEP encryption • Wired Equivalent Privacy • Encrypts (basic) data with a 40 or 128bit key • Unfortunately… • WEP sends the key with each packet • Collect enough packets and you can calculate the key • We can break WEP encryption in minutes Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

16. Wireless Rollout • If you are implementing Wireless • Seek advice from a specialist company • It’s free in many cases! • Make sure you see a demonstration • Of the type of system you are considering • Ask for reference customers • And call them! • Use industry standard components from leading suppliers Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

17. So What are The Benefits of Wireless? Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

18. The Benefits of Wireless • Enables you to add mobility to your business • Creates a simple means of expanding your network • Links Laptops, printers, desktops, mobile phones or PDAs • Out of the office staff operate a ‘virtual office’ via their wireless connection. • Receive calls to your extension • Collect email • Share and access company files Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

19. The Benefits of Wireless • Business & Mobility Benefits • Work anywhere, not constrained by cables or location • Cost effective. • 50 users on one access point • Easy to install • Wide coverage area • Secure • MAC, WPA2, VLAN, VPN, Domain Logon, Certificate exchange Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

20. In Summary • There are thousands of places in the UK where you can ‘log on’ • Secure HotSpots extend mobility whilst minimising risk of intrusion • And they generate revenue! • Simple measures ensure wireless offers cost savings, increased efficiency or valuable revenue streams • Its easy, inexpensive and reliable Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006

21. Matt O’Donovan Any Questions? Matt O’Donovan WiFiSPARK Limited matt@wifispark.com Tel : 0845 838 5340 Company Confidential WiFiSPARK Limited 2003-2006