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Health questions can't damper WLAN enthusiasm
Experts at Comdex reaffirmed that health concerns are a non issue with wireless LANs, and that cheaper, better chipsets and advances in security standards coming in 2004 will only increase 802.11's popularity in the enterprise. Article | 19 Nov 2003
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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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Red-M WLAN monitor helps avoid Bluetooth danger
Security vendor Red-M is offering a wireless LAN airwave monitor that also watches for Bluetooth traffic. Experts like the combination because it allows Bluetooth-reluctant firms to give the emerging wireless technology the green light. Article | 02 Oct 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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ReefEdge adds FIPS security to WLAN products
ReefEdge had joined a growing number of WLAN vendors by adding FIPS140-2 certification to its products, betting that the stringent security guidelines will attract more government business. Article | 08 Sep 2003
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VoIP-enabled WLANs offer cutting-edge benefits
Many companies are treading slowly with both VoIP and wireless LAN projects, but one expert at CeBit America last week said that companies should implement them together. By doing so, companies can ensure that their employees can make and receive all... Article | 30 Jun 2003
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Improved Wi-Fi security is not for everyone yet
The Wi-Fi Alliance has abandoned WEP for WPA. The industry is applauding the move away from the broken and maligned security protocol, but implementing WPA, especially in large user environments, presents its own challenges. Article | 17 Jun 2003
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Medical school heals wireless LAN vulnerability
After two years with a wireless LAN in place, the Morehouse School of Medicine has graduated to a wireless network that provides increased security and management functions to meet its needs as well as the requirements of HIPPA. Article | 10 Feb 2003
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New wireless security product targets small office
ZyXEL Communications Inc. has announced the launch of its ZyAir family of products. Article | 30 Jan 2003
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Not many making the LEAP to PEAP
Many companies have turned to authentication for wireless network security. Cisco's LEAP protocol is a leader of this pack, but it's proprietary. A certificate approach to authentication called PEAP may yet hurdle LEAP. Article | 20 Jan 2003
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