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Why are network security vendors offering wireless LAN infrastructure?
Wireless LAN security is a big deal to most enterprises, but is that reason enough to buy your wireless LAN infrastructure and WLAN security from a traditional network security vendor? Security vendors are banking on their access point security capab... Article | 10 Mar 2010
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Looking at the new Magic Quadrant for wireless LAN infrastructure
The Magic Quadrant for Wireless LAN infrastructure has shifted its focus this year. Basic architecture for access point-to-client communication is just a baseline requirement now. Vendors must now differentiate themselves with wireless LAN management... Article | 02 Mar 2010
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Best of 2009: Computer networking advice
Are you looking for a top 10 list of networking industry issues? Then look no further. Get the best of 2009's computer networking advice from our enterprise IT expert panel, and learn answers to questions that spoke to the year's most prevalent probl... Interview | 23 Dec 2009
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Using NAC for smartphone security on wireless LAN
As unmanaged, Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones proliferate on corporate networks, network managers should use wireless network access control (NAC) to give them an idea of what's on the network and how they can secure those devices. Article | 02 Dec 2009
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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 | 18 Aug 2009
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Health center cut cost securing wireless network edge with Aerohive
In this case study, El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) discovered it could cut costs when securing its 802.11n wireless network at the edge by choosing to use Aerohive's access points (APs), which have built-in firewalls. Article | 12 Aug 2009
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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 | 05 Aug 2009
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Wireless LAN performance management and security standards beefed up
Wi-fi may be taking off in the enterprise at lighting pace, but wireless LAN security, access control and performance management still strike fear in the hearts of engineers and administrators. Interview | 23 Jul 2009
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Wireless LAN security: SonicWall joins crowded WLAN market
With very little fanfare, network security vendor SonicWall has entered a very crowded wireless LAN market with firewall controlled access points that give wireless LAN security a new twist. Article | 25 Jun 2009
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New PCI compliance rules ban WEP, tighten wireless LAN security
This year's PCI compliance update puts the focus on pesky WEP access points and tightens some unclear language about wireless LAN. Not paying close attention to the details, however, could land retailers in hot water. Article | 14 Jan 2009
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