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Wireless vs. Wi-Fi: What is the difference between Wi-Fi and WLAN?
Learn the differences between WLAN (Wireless LAN) and a Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) and why knowing the difference between networking protocols is so important, from our expert Tessa Parmenter. Ask the Expert
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Will 802.11x wireless products be compatible with 802.11n?
In 2009, we will see a new wireless standard emerge addressing 802.11x product compatibility issues. Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains how current wireless devices may become outdated, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Can neighboring 802.11n and 802.11g networks avoid coexistence problems?
After an 802.11n migration, our wireless networking expert explains how to avoid coexistence problems with neighboring businesses that still use 802.11g. Ask the Expert
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Can 802.11n clients turn off radios to conserve battery life?
Learn about the wireless 802.11n standard's power save features that can manage your Wi-Fi clients to conserve batteries. Ask the Expert
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Differences between WLANs, Wi-Fi and WiMax
Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains the differences between WLAN, WiMax and Wi-Fi and provides an excellent tutorial on what separates Wi-Fi from WLAN. Ask the Expert
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What power supply problems do 802.11n wireless networks pose?
The power supply requirements demanded of 802.11n wireless networks won't be affordable for enterprises until the IEEE standard and supporting network hardware are approved and have caught up. Here are some options for fixing this problem while you w... Ask the Expert
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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
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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
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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. Ask the Expert
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Can I connect WLAN and LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP?
Learn how to connect wireless and wired LAN clients using 802.1x and EAP with a workgroup instead of an Active Directory Domain in this Q&A with Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert