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Clients competing for bandwidth on an AP channel
Lisa explains the throughput of clients on a wireless access point. Ask the Expert
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Wireless networking (CWNA)
Do you think you know a lot about wireless networking? Are you interested in taking the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam? Test your knowledge with our 13-question quiz on wireless networking! Quiz
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IEEE 802.3at: Power over Ethernet plus
802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) has been widely adopted for powering VoIP phones, wireless access points and a number of other network-connected products. But it provides a limited amount of power. In this tip, David Jacobs investigates the latest ... Tip
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Wired, wireless access control unified with HP ProCurve module
HP ProCurve today announced a module to its 5300 switch that unifies the wired and wireless networks and makes them centrally manageable. Article
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Troubleshooting WLAN connectivity on the network
This tip looks at potentially troublesome areas an admin will want to consider when troubleshooting WLAN connectivity on the network: the access point (AP), the LAN, the authentication server and routing aspects. Tip
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Configuring and troubleshooting wireless LAN clients
An understanding of wireless LAN (WLAN) client and WLAN access point communication mechanisms is critical to anyone attempting to initially connect or troubleshoot a WLAN connection. In this tip, Robbie Harrell discusses some of the issues that can b... Tip
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Weighing the costs of wireless network management
Wireless devices may be getting less expensive, but the cost of managing those devices is rising. Before jumping into wireless network deployment, there are some things that SMBs need to know. Article
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Next steps in municipal wireless mesh networks
Strix Systems VP Nan Chen shares his take on the wireless mesh networking market and why he believes that wireless mesh networks are gaining so much momentum. TechColumn
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Keep an eye on the sky: WLAN usage monitoring
In this tip, Lisa Phifer demonstrates how to monitor 802.11 network usage for accounting, capacity planning, and compliance reporting by combining traditional network and session monitoring techniques with wireless-specific methods and tools. Tip
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Wireless IDS/IPS thwarts mall intruders
Siemens yesterday announced the addition of IDS/IPS and location services to its HiPath wireless line, which the largest shopping mall in the world will use to secure its WLAN. Article
Network Management Strategies for the CIO