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IEEE 802.11w protects wireless LAN management frames
The IEEE 802.11w wireless encryption standard builds on the 802.11i framework to protect against subtle attacks on wireless LAN (WLAN) management frames. It will increase the confidence of network ...23 Oct 2008
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Dynamic network access control secures electronics manufacturer
Pioneer Electronics is using dynamic network access control (NAC) technology from ConSentry to secure its networks.22 Oct 2008
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NagVis -- 'Nagios: System and Network Monitoring, Second Edition,' Chapter 18
Open source network monitoring tool, Nagios, catches problems to help you spend less time troubleshooting. To read about the Nagios add-on, NagVis1, see this chapter download of the book "Nagios: S...22 Oct 2008
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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...22 Oct 2008
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What is the role of a network administrator?
Learn the differences and job duties of network and system administrators in this expert response.21 Oct 2008
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Monitoring your enterprise network with Solarwinds' ipMonitor
In this short screencast and tip, David Davis demonstrates how Solarwinds' ipMonitor can help you monitor your enterprise network.20 Oct 2008
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Simulators for practicing Cisco's CCNP routing and switching exam
To practice for the CCNP routing and switching exam our Cisco expert, David Minutella, recommends this simulator.20 Oct 2008
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How can I resolve this remote worker's VPN connection problem?
Our network administration expert explains why this remote worker cannot connect to their company's virtual private network (VPN) through their Linksys router, in this expert response.17 Oct 2008
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How can I be sure no one is hijacking or hacking my WAP?
Learn how to protect yourself from hackers and wireless access point (WAP) hijackers in this advice from our networking expert.16 Oct 2008
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Retrospective network analysis might have found Google's lost billions
When Google's stock price mysteriously dropped hundreds of points within minutes, network professionals probably called on retrospective network analysis technology to solve the problem.16 Oct 2008
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Will mixing 802.11g and n APs in the same network cause conflicts?
Learn how combining both 802.11g and 802.11n access points (APs) affects network behavior, in this expert response.15 Oct 2008
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Building a network from scratch in Baghdad
Former Raytheon contractor Dana Beausoleil helped build the first network in postwar Iraq. He explains how he used WhatsUp Gold from IPswitch to help get a network of Cisco switches and Dell server...15 Oct 2008
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How do I set up multiple VLANs on a single switch?
Learn how set up VLANs on one switch and replicate them throughout the network in this response.15 Oct 2008
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How can I use VLANs and NAT to get around the need for a static IP address?
Learn how to use a VLAN and NAT to get around static IP address designation problems.15 Oct 2008
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Can you connect multiple computers to one printer without a router?
Find out how to connect multiple computers to one print station in this expert response.15 Oct 2008
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Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by...14 Oct 2008
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How can I get reliable voice data (VoIP QoS) through ISDN circuits?
Though QoS policies don't work in regards to ISDN, learn how to get reliable VoIP voice data, in this advice from network administration expert Lindi Horton.14 Oct 2008
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What correlation does ping latency have with high server activity?
Our network administration expert explains which metrics provide visibility into what's going on at peak activity levels in order to optimize network performance in this expert response.14 Oct 2008
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How each wireless technology differs: Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs
This expert response explains the difference between wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs.13 Oct 2008
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What is the main advantage of having a Layer 3 switch over a router?
In this Q&A, our router expert, Sudhanshu Gupta, talks about the advantages of having an L3 switch over a router.10 Oct 2008
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