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  • 802.11 protocols

    Learn about the newest wireless protocol, 802.11n, as well as how to evaluate which protocol is best for your environment. You also get a run-down of the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g specifications in this guide.  Learning Guide

  • Wireless LAN vulnerabilities

    Learn about common wireless LAN vulnerabilities and how a few best practices can change wireless LAN issues from a problem into a helpful tool for any enterprise in this 10-minute podcast with Burton Group analyst Paul DeBeasi.  Podcast

  • 802.11n wireless LAN adoption is booming in colleges and universities

    Schools that are looking to future-proof their networks and support "learning anywhere" initiatives are leading the way in 802.11n wireless LAN adoption, according to ABI Research.  Article

  • Will different wireless card link speeds cause network latency?

    Our wireless networking expert, Lisa Phifer, explains how to avoid network latency when wireless network cards with different maximum link speeds slow down your WLAN.  Ask the Expert

  • Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11

    This chapter examines the basics of WLANs to help you prepare for the CCNA exam. In particular, the first section introduces the concepts, protocols, and standards used by many of the most common WLAN installations today. The chapter then examines so...  Chapter Download

  • Vendors at Interop in a scrum over WLAN architecture

    At Interop 2008, a panel discussion on WLAN architecture alternatives turned into an argument between Aruba Networks and Extricom over radio channel use.  Article

  • Upgrading to 802.11n: Key considerations

    802.11n physical and link layer enhancements could significantly increase your WLAN's speed, capacity, reach and reliability. But realizing this potential requires proper deployment: Your 802.11n upgrade must be explicitly designed to satisfy your bu...  Checklist

  • 802.11n Wi-Fi adoption faces Power over Ethernet hurdle

    Enterprises that are looking at 802.11n Wi-Fi should make sure their chosen vendor has solved the Power over Ethernet problem.  Article

  • What can we expect in an 802.11n Wireless LAN standard implementation?

    At what stage is 802.11n implementation in, and what changes can we expect to see with it? Learn about the standard from wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer.  Ask the Expert

  • Wireless security protocols -- How WPA and WPA2 work

    WPA and WPA2 improve upon WEP's encryption methods for better 802.11 wireless security. WPA was carefully designed so that hardware upgrades would not be needed. The processing power of many early access points (APs) was quite limited. The RC4 cipher...  Tip

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