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  • Wireless security -- How WEP encryption works

    Inadequate wireless security can jeopardize critical company information. Encryption is an important part of wireless security -- but how does it work? In this tip, first in a two-part series on 802.11 wireless security protocols, learn how WEP or Wi... 

  • Wi-Fi cellular convergence can boost mobile worker productivity

    Dual-mode phones with both Wi-Fi and cellular coverage will help enterprises realize the mobility benefits that unified communications promises, while possibly cutting some costs. 

  • Introduction to wireless networks -- from 'The book of wireless'

    When you're designing and building a new wireless network, or when you want to improve the performance of an existing network, it's important to understand what's going on inside the box (or in this case, inside each of the boxes that make up the net... 

  • Understanding 802.11n wireless antennas

    Learn how 802.11n wireless antennas have been improved to increase network footprint, available bandwidth and resilience to problems that crippled older 802.11a/b/g access points, and how improved speed and capacity is made possible using techniques ... 

  • The 802.11n wireless standard is ready. Are you?

    802.11n, the new wireless standard that promises faster speeds and greater range, is already starting to trickle into some network environments, even though it will not be ratified until at least next year. The new standard, by many accounts, is dest... 

  • 802.11n wireless network keeps college unwired

    Morrisville State College is deploying 802.11n to replace its aging wireless network. In a "calculated risk," the college has implemented 10 802.11n access points so far and plans to replace the rest of its a/b/g network by the end of the month. 

  • Wireless protocols learning guide

    Wireless protocols; technologies including 802.11, WLAN, WPA, WEP, Wi-Fi and wireless broadband; and deployment issues such as access points, security and troubleshooting are discussed in this guide designed to provide a basic introduction to wireles... 

  • Wireless access points

    The basics of wireless access point (AP) as well as configuration and placement are covered in this guide. 

  • Will 802.11n WAPs we purchase today be compatible with NAC?

    Find out how to tell whether the new 802.11n WAPs that you purchase today will be compatible with NAC, from our wireless expert, Lisa Phifer. 

  • Cisco goes next generation with 802.11n

    Cisco today released 802.11n WLAN gear, as wireless experts predict the technology will soon kill the need for wired Ethernet LAN access.