Troubleshooting Wireless Networks

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  • WLAN troubleshooting with spectrum analyzers

    When users complain that the WLAN is slow, it's time to break out the Wi-Fi toolbox. Wireless protocol analyzers can diagnose some issues but spectrum analyzers go deeper.  Tip

  • Upcoming wireless standards promise managed WLANs

    Widespread deployment of wireless networks has created problems in office buildings, apartments and shopping areas, where multiple wireless networks share the air. It is anticipated that the problem of network overlap will get worse as more and more ...  Tip

  • Wireless Internet access -- 3G vs. Wi-Fi

    Most road warriors have just two truly viable alternatives for wireless Internet access: 3G and Wi-Fi. In this tip, Lisa Phifer covers the pros and cons of 3G and Wi-Fi for coverage, convenience, capacity, control and cost.  Tip

  • WLAN test tools, expertise, turn theoretical network into reality

    Specialized WLAN testing tools are needed to deploy and maintain an IEEE 802.11 wireless network.  Tip

  • IEEE 802.11n: Research carefully before deploying

    Before deploying the IEEE 802.11n wireless standard, consider how the new Wi-Fi technology will affect your entire network.  Tip

  • IEEE 802.11n: Looking ahead to the next wireless standard

    The upcoming IEEE 802.11n wireless standard will enable high-bandwidth applications such as streaming video to coexist with wireless VoIP. This tip is the first of two that describe the 802.11n wireless standard and issues you must consider before de...  Tip

  • Implementing 802.11g: Stop dropped connections

    What happens when you try implementing wireless 802.11g in a place with no open spaces? You probably get unreliable service. Lisa Phifer takes the mystery out of dropped connections in this tip.  Tip

  • Set up an ad hoc WiFi network

    What if you wanted to do pretty much everything you can do on a network, but didn't have a router? You can set up an ad hoc network, in which you can connect on a peer-to-peer basis with other computers and PDAs. You don't need any extra software; th...  Tip

  • Cellular data convergence: An introduction to wireless and 3G

    The world of wireless data capabilities on the carrier networks is seeing a tremendous amount of growth as it relates to standards and service offerings. In this tip, Robbie Harrell sorts out the alphabet soup of data capabilities being offered by th...  Tip

  • Three ways to improve wireless network access for your users

    Here are three things an administrator can do to improve your company's wireless strategy on the client side.  Tip

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