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  • Troubleshooting wireless networks: A systematic approach

    Troubleshooting wireless networks can take up a lot of time for network operations staff with a wireless LAN (WLAN) environment. Wireless guru Lisa Phifer discusses the tools and processes involved and breaks down how to approach and resolve wireless...  Tip

  • Wireless LAN usage reporting: Tools for capacity planning

    Usage reporting on wireless local area networks (WLANs) is becoming increasingly important as organizations rely more and more on wireless communication for mission-critical and real-time applications. In this tip, Robbie Harrell discusses WLAN usage...  Tip

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • WLAN security tools: Buyers' guide for SMBs

    Wireless LAN security is critical for small and midsized businesses, which are often the target of unauthorized access attempts and denial-of-service attacks.  Tip

  • Check IT List: Network appliances for small offices

    As the supply and demand for network and security tools increases for small and midsized businesses, so do the options for SMB network appliances. Ed Tittel offers advice for your network setup.  Tip

  • Wireless LAN management: Managing security compliance

    Find out the security threats that need to be addressed to make your network compliant with security regulations.  Tip

  • 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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