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Wireless experts call for an IP overhaul
Experts at CTIA say that wireless carriers' voice and data networks are bound to merge, but Internet Protocol isn't robust enough to handle tomorrow's wireless backbone. Article | 25 Mar 2004
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Face-off: Debating RFID
Editor Susan Fogarty says RFID "ignorance" could delay its many advantages, but Executive Editor Jim Connolly says the technology may be one big, expensive mess. Who's right? You decide! Article | 18 Mar 2004
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With WLAN updates, Extreme looks to go mainstream
Extreme Networks is upgrading its wireless LAN products, trying to play catch-up as a late arrival to the market. An analyst says the company's products offer broad functionality, but that may not work in its favor. Article | 16 Mar 2004
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Symbol switch simplifies remote Wi-Fi networks
Symbol Technologies is trying to ease remote WLAN management with its latest product, an all-in-one switch, router and firewall. But now the wireless vendor faces tough competition from the likes of Cisco. Article | 16 Feb 2004
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Vernier update keeps Wi-Fi users under control
Vernier's updated Wi-Fi management platform allows admins to deny network access to problem users and limit bandwidth so that unruly downloaders can't clog the airwaves. Article | 09 Feb 2004
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Mesh networks weave their way into WLAN realm
Experts say that mesh networking technology has the potential to change the face of the WLAN industry. But the technology, which would expand the reach of wireless networks while keeping costs down, may be slow in coming because of a lack of vendor s... Article | 20 Jan 2004
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Face-off: Enterprise wireless LANs
Do enterprise WLANs make sense? Site Editor Sue Fogarty says that the security risks are too big, but Assistant Site Editor Krissi Danielsson says WLANs are natural and inevitable. Article | 06 Jan 2004
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Cisco updates WLAN management engine
Updates to Cisco's Wireless LAN Solutions Engine are intended to help create coverage maps, detect rogue access points and, eventually, enable wireless LANs to be managed as extensions of wired networks. Article | 13 Nov 2003
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Vernier helps school face Nachi's aftermath
Cleaning up after a worm hits isn't fun, but one vendor helped UC Berkeley quickly repair damage from the recent Nachi worm by isolating its infected PCs and putting them on the road to recovery. Article | 03 Nov 2003
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Security fears still dominate WLAN space
According to experts at the TechXNY conference, wireless LAN security fears are still hindering the rate of corporate deployments, even though the industry has made significant security strides as of late. Article | 16 Sep 2003
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