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802.11a and g bring more sweet spots for wireless access
An often-overlooked factor in placing wireless access points, the difference between the 802.11a, b and g specifications can mean substantial differences in both data rates and available channels. In this tip, Tom Lancaster explores why you might wan... Tip
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Wireless access points: Placement checklist
When planning to deploy wireless or tweak your existing deployment, the conventional wisdom is that you need a "site survey." If you're trying to locate the best places to put your wireless access points (WAPs) manually, the trick is to keep three ke... Tip
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New WLAN survey, analyzer tools kill dead spots
AirMagnet this week announced a pair of tools it says can ease wireless site surveys and also find more than a dozen different devices that could be running interference, virtually eliminating dead zones. Article
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Wireless Hacks, 2nd Edition: Hack 51 -- Track wireless users
Hack 51 from Wireless Hacks, Second Edition, shows you how you can automatically keep a database of MAC-to-IP address mappings. Chapter Download
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Wireless Hacks, 2nd Edition: Hack 71 -- Wall off your wireless
Hack 71 from Wireless Hacks, Second Edition teaches you how to build a tiny wireless firewall using a wide range of PC hardware and a BSD firewall. Chapter Download
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Property management company beefs up network security
Enterprises could learn a lesson from Managed Services Inc., which rolled out wired and wireless network access to dozens of its properties nationwide, but in doing so found security could suffer. Article
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Ten myths of Wi-Fi interference
Get an overview of WLAN interference concerns Tech Article
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Why is our WLAN experiencing throughput dropping even where signal strength is excellent?
Why is our WLAN experiencing throughput dropping even where signal strength is excellent? Ask the Expert
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What is the future of thin access points relative to wireless network security?
What is the future of thin access points relative to wireless network security? Ask the Expert
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Steps to make WLAN security configuration easier
How can you secure a wireless network connection but also make it easy for authorized users to have access? Ask the Expert