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6.3 Implication to WLAN users
From this research, users in Auckland CBD are made aware of the current security level
of WLANs in their area. The literature analysis provides an overview of the WLANs in
general and the security issues concerning its implementation. The field trial produces a
result that shows the progress of WLAN security awareness among users in this area.
The recommendations to improve the WLAN security can be referenced by users to
enhanced and evaluate their current or future WLAN infrastructure.
6.4 Limitation of Research
This research was conducted using minimal equipments that may have not been very
accurate in collecting WLAN data during the field trial. The research could be improve
by applying the GPS scanning to capture the actual location of each WLANs detected
during the study.
6.5 Recommendation for Future Research
It was assumed in this research that the user awareness on wireless security in Auckland
CBD have increased based on the result obtained from the field trials. However, this
assumption was not supported by evidence data from the users’ side. A research to
evaluate actual users’ awareness and knowledge of wireless security would be
beneficial to understand how wireless security could be further secured in the future.
This will require conducting interviews or survey.
The adoption of WLAN in Auckland CBD is on the rise therefore it will also be
practical to understand the actual procedures and steps taken by the corporate users in
choosing, evaluating, implementing and securing WLAN in their organization. A
research in this area would help other businesses in adopting WLAN in their
organization.
The steps or procedure to help SME with limited IT staffs and budget conduct a risk
assessment for WLAN can also be investigated. The current WLAN risk assessment
procedures are mostly developed for enterprises and may be impractical for SMEs to
follow.
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