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Vendors strive to automate wireless LAN troubleshooting and management
As wireless LANs evolve from being a convenience to a primary means of network access for enterprises, IT managers have learned that anything can go wrong and that troubleshooting has become a resource-sucking guessing game. Vendors are well aware of... Article
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Fluke gets WLAN design, management, security cred with AirMagnet
Wireless LAN design, management and security are more critical than ever. As enterprises build out networks that include both wired and wireless infrastructure, network management needs a platform that can manage a network regardless of the medium on... Article
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Wi-Fi RTLS for WLAN management, location-based security, asset tracking
Real-time location systems (RTLS) for wireless LANs -- Wi-Fi RTLS -- enable enterprises to improve everything from WLAN management and security to asset tracking. To get the most out of Wi-Fi RTLS, enterprises must design their WLANs carefully. Article
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How radio frequency (RF) of microwaves alter wireless signal strength
Microwaves are a part of the radio frequency (RF) spectrum. Our wireless networking expert explains the difference and how RF affects wireless signal strength in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Distributed antenna systems and WLAN: A network management burden
As smartphone usage increases, cellular networks are becoming just as critical to support as wireless LAN networks for network managers in some industries. For the near future at least, many will find themselves supporting more than one wireless infr... Article
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Wireless LAN management platforms key differentiator for WLAN vendors
Wireless LAN management software will be the key differentiator for WLAN vendors in the future. Network monitoring for WLANs is a good start. Troubleshooting and configuration management capabilities are even better. Article
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How is wireless access point (AP) coverage affected by frequency?
Wireless access point (AP) coverage can be affected by channel frequency, distance, environment and data rate. Our site wireless networking expert explains. Ask the Expert
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From Cisco to Meru to Aruba, school finally finds right WLAN
Proper testing and a cool detachment can help you avoid costly, time-consuming misadventures while deploying a wireless LAN. One elementary school had to rip and replace a WLAN deployment four times before finally getting it right. Article
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How to find an SSID and identify neighboring WLANs
Wireless network expert Lisa Phifer explains what an SSID is and how to identify and differentiate between neighboring WLAN identifiers in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How to stop channel interference on 802.11x wireless access points
Networking expert Lisa Phifer explains how to identify interference on the WLAN, how to stop 802.11x networks from overlapping and gives advice against other forms of interference. Ask the Expert