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  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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. 

  • What is Cisco LEAP/EAP?

    Learn about Cisco's LEAP or wireless EAP, which provides authentication between a wireless client and a WLAN access point using rotating WEP keys. 

  • WEP: Wireless security's broken skeleton in the closet

    WEP for wireless security was cracked again recently. Though many will say WEP is obsolete, many companies still use it. 

  • 802.11n will require upgrades

    802.11n, the new Wi-Fi standard on the cusp of being ratified by the IEEE, offers greater throughput and better range than other standards but may require companies to upgrade their wireless network infrastructure.