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Wi-Fi client variation obstructs wireless LAN performance management
Wireless LAN performance management requires better visibility into Wi-Fi clients because variation in client design affects how devices perform on the network. Mobile device management is a start, but wireless LAN testing tools can help, too. Article
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WLAN performance, management key to all-wireless enterprise
If an enterprise wants to unwire its network and become an all-wireless enterprise, it will need WLAN management tools which can ensure that WLAN performance and reliability is equal to wired. Article
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Aruba acquires industrial wireless outdoor mesh specialist
Industrial wireless outdoor mesh will increase in importance as enterprises look for ways to wirelessly connect carpeted offices to far-flung industrial locations. The Aruba-Azalea Networks acquisition could help companies that have struggled with bu... Article
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The future of wireless LAN architecture: A comeback for fat access points?
Wireless LAN controllers ushered in a new era of thin access points, but wireless LAN architecture is evolving again. Fat access points are making a comeback, but wireless LAN controllers may be here to stay nevertheless. Article
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Scalable wireless LAN management tools simplify work, enable growth
For Oklahoma's second-largest school district, flexible and scalable wireless LAN management remains a critical part of its budding Wi-Fi network, which spans 96 buildings and is supported by just four networking pros. Article
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The aesthetics of wireless access point design and placement
The physical appearance of wireless LAN access points is becoming more important for enterprises. Meru Networks has launched a new family of subtle and compact access points with internal antennas, which will allow at least one hotel to adopt voice o... Article
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Looking at the new Magic Quadrant for wireless LAN infrastructure
The Magic Quadrant for Wireless LAN infrastructure has shifted its focus this year. Basic architecture for access point-to-client communication is just a baseline requirement now. Vendors must now differentiate themselves with wireless LAN management... Article
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Integrated wireless network management systems work across infrastructures
Enterprises must implement integrated wireless network management systems that are user-aware and offer end-to-end visibility but also provide the drill-down capabilities of wired network management systems. Tip
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Preparing your wired network for wireless network integration
Wireless LAN integration means upgrading wired networks with new equipment and traffic prioritization to avoid bottlenecks between the networks and provide QoS for wireless multimedia applications, including WLAN voice and video. Tip
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2010 predictions: What wireless networking trends apply to business?
What wireless networking trends apply to businesses and should enterprises take seriously? This 2010 prediction is brought to you in this podcast by Wi-Fi expert, Lisa Phifer. Slideshow