Wireless LAN Implementation

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    Read this E-Zine to learn what options there are for companies having a unified architecture for their wireless networks, and what the advantages are.  E-Zine

  • Apple Bonjour

    Apple Bonjour is a group of networking technologies designed to help devices and applications discover each other on the same network.  Definition

  • pervasive computing (ubiquitous computing)

    Pervasive computing (also called ubiquitous computing) is the growing trend towards embedding processors in everyday objects so they can communicate information.  Definition

  • patch antenna

    A patch antenna is a wafer-like directional antenna suitable for covering single-floor small offices, small stores and other indoor locations where access points cannot be placed centrally.  Definition

  • software-defined radio (SDR)

    Software-defined radio (SDR), sometimes shortened to software radio (SR), refers to wireless communication in which the transmitter modulation is generated or defined by a computer, and the receiver uses a computer to recover the signal intelligence....  Definition

  • wireless mesh network (WMN)

    A wireless mesh network (WMN) is a mesh network created through the connection of wireless access points installed at each network user's locale.  Definition

  • beamforming

    Beamforming is a type of RF (radio frequency) management in which an access point uses multiple antennas to send out the same signal.  Definition

  • cognitive radio (CR)

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  • radio frequency (RF, rf, orr.f.)

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  • direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) or direct sequence code division multiple access (DS-CDMA)

    Direct sequence spread spectrum, also known as direct sequence code division multiple access (DS-CDMA), is one of two approaches to spread spectrum modulation for digital signal transmission over the airwaves.  Definition

  • phase-locked loop (PLL)

    A phase-locked loop (PLL) is an electronic circuit with a voltage- or current-driven oscillator that is constantly adjusted to match in phase (and thus lock on) the frequency of an input signal.  Definition

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  • All-wireless enterprise networks

    Learn about all-wireless enterprise networks, including how they look and common obstacles, in this video.  Video

  • How to approach wireless LAN architectures

    A poorly planned wireless LAN architecture can spell disaster for a wireless network. In this video, expert Lisa Phifer gives tips and advice on WLAN architectures, including a controller-centric approach and a decentralized/controller-less/smart AP ...  Video

  • TV white space spectrum and the enterprise network

    With newly available TV white space spectrum in play, what does this mean for enterprise networks? In this video, learn about how the white space frequencies will affect wireless access, and how the opening of this white space spectrum should affect ...  Video

  • Deploying high performance enterprise wireless LANs, screencast video

    Learn how to deploy and build a high performance enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) with emerging technology improvements like 802.11n in order to boost network performance speeds.  Video

  • 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

  • Wireless LAN management strategies

    Implementing a WLAN is straightforward, but making sure it runs optimally can be challenging. Luckily, networking professionals can control and maintain their wireless networks by using well-known methodologies based on the OSI model. Here we outline...  Audiocast

About Wireless LAN Implementation

Learn how to set up a wireless local area network (WLAN) and what equipment is needed, in the implementation section of our WLAN topics. Wireless LAN products and devices -- such as wireless access points (WAPs), routers, switches, antennas and controllers -- are evaluated for specific network environments. Explanations of Wi-Fi installation, configuration and design planning can help networking pros obtain the best signal coverage and reduce RF interference for their business WLANs.

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