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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
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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
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Interop wireless: Jury's out on TV white space, all-wireless enterprise
At Interop New York, vendors will be touting new wireless LAN architecture and the introduction of TV white space spectrum to enable the all-wireless enterprise. But Interop wireless conference track experts don't agree on whether the all-wireless en... Slideshow
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Interop enterprise mobility: You are your mobile user's keeper
During the Interop New York enterprise mobility conference track, users will be seeking enterprise mobility security and management strategies to handle the plethora of personal mobile devices on their enterprise networks. Slideshow
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Interop New York: Enterprise mobility and WLAN architecture grow up
Wireless LAN architecture changes and enterprise mobility will be hot topics at Interop New York. Users will learn how to handle the security and management issues surrounding personal mobile devices in the enterprise, as well as how to prepare for n... Q&A
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How will wireless LAN equipment vendors use freed up TV white spaces?
The TV white spaces spectrum released by the FCC will lead to a new wave of wireless LAN equipment innovation with wireless LAN access points capable of operating in traditional Wi-FI frequencies as well as the new low-frequency white space spectrum,... Article
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Designing WiFi access for a hotel
Wireless expert Lisa Phifer tackles the basics of providing wireless access in a hotel. Ask the Expert
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Wireless network troubleshooting: Connectivity problems
When you have trouble connecting a wireless client (a desktop, laptop, PDA, or phone) to an office network, these step-by-step debugging tips can help. Article
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One city goes mesh wireless on a private fiber optic ring network
Replacing its WAN with a private fiber optic ring network, the city of Alexandria, La, laid the foundation for a Wi-Fi-based wireless mesh network and improved its security and compliance posture. Article
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Access point problems running on PoE
Powering a wireless access point using Power over Ethernet is usually a straightforward process, but troubleshooting an issue can be tricky. Wireless expert Lisa Phifer steps through some possible solutions and where to look for additional help in d... Ask the Expert
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