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Get the latest on 802.11 wireless LANs, wireless WANs, mesh networks, wireless security and wireless management.
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Free consumer Wi-Fi hot spots: Retail fad or enterprise business tool?
Free Wi-Fi in coffee shops and other retail outlets was a simple marketing tool for attracting and retaining customers. But some enterprises see broader possibilities for free customer access, such as providing localized services and better communications between consumers and businesses.
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Wireless LAN Magic Quadrant: Motorola, HP ProCurve, Enterasys ascend
In Gartner's new Magic Quadrant for wireless LAN infrastructure, Motorola has joined Cisco and Aruba as a market leader. HP ProCurve and newly merged Siemens Enterprise Communications-Enterasys also emerged from the pack.
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Why do Linksys WMP300N wireless cards have three antenna connectors?
Before you make a larger antenna for your wireless network card, know how the Linksys WMP300N connects to its antenna, and understand why it has three connectors.
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How to boost the wireless ranges of laptops
Learn how to boost the wireless range of a laptop computer so that you can reach the access point of a service provider in this how-to by wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer.
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Wireless LAN investment chugs along during recession
A worsening economy hasn't dampened enterprise interest in wireless LAN investment. Companies will turn to the technology to save money and improve productivity during hard times.
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Differences between WLANs, Wi-Fi and WiMax
Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains the differences between WLAN, WiMax and Wi-Fi and provides an excellent tutorial on what separates Wi-Fi from WLAN.
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Which wireless client vendor will keep my network from disconnecting?
Learn which vendors provide universal wireless clients for Windows laptops that may address network and Internet disconnects as well as missing profile problems, in Ask the Expert response from Lisa Phifer.
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Which wireless network transmits business-sensitive data reliably?
Our wireless networking expert explains whether WLANs, WWANs or WiMax setups are more reliable and secure for transmitting business critical data to keep enterprise information from being lost.
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What power supply problems do 802.11n wireless networks pose?
The power supply requirements demanded of 802.11n wireless networks won't be affordable for enterprises until the IEEE standard and supporting network hardware are approved and have caught up. Here are some options for fixing this problem while you wait for next-generation Ethernet switches and other equipment to appear.
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LANs vs. WLANs: Which network designs are used for each company size?
Which network design is easier to implement, LANs or wireless LANs? Our network administration expert explains this and which designs best fit particular functions and areas of your organization.
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