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How to reach maximum 802.11n speed and throughput
Vendors promise 802.11n WLAN speed of 600 Mbps, but users find they can realistically reach about 300 Mbps. In order to maximize 802.11n speed and throughput, users find they must have just the right AP configuration and use of antennas. Tip
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Wireless in hospitals: One organization's 802.11n wireless LAN
Wireless in hospitals can revolutionize patient care. An 802.11n wireless LAN can also improve patients' experience by granting them a guest network for checking their email and surfing the Web. A New York hospital chain deployed a controller-less 80... Article
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Wireless or Ethernet LAN? An apples-to-apples cost comparison
Now that 802.11n has made wireless LAN faster and more reliable, network administrators are wondering: Wireless or Ethernet LAN? Until now Ethernet replacement hasn't been feasible, but 802.11n WLAN benefits are much more tangible now. Tip
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Wireless LAN in 2010: cheaper, more robust and reliable
SearchNetworking.com asked Burton Group senior analyst Paul DeBeasi to predict what 2010 has in store for wireless LAN. He says 802.11n will get cheaper, more robust and reliable, and the MIMO menu will expand dramatically. Article
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Integrating wired and wireless LANs: Making the business case
With improved 802.11n performance, wireless LAN ports are overtaking Ethernet in the enterprise, and networking teams are pressed to find solutions for integrated wired and wireless network management. Tip
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How can I increase throughput on my wireless mesh network?
We have installed a wireless mesh network that connects two access points (APs) to mesh nodes that are mounted at 25 meters high on 23 light poles. Poles are distributed around a container yard that measures 650 meters by 1,000 meters. There are six ... Ask the Expert
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University runs video over wireless LAN, converts multicast to unicast
Liberty University delivers IPTV to its students via its wireless network. With the growth of 802.11n networks and some custom engineering, such as converting multicast to unicast, video over wireless LAN is now possible. Article
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University tackles large-scale 802.11n wireless network management
Network administrators overseeing large-scale wireless local area networks (LANs) have the dizzying task of keeping thousands of wireless LAN access points (APs) performing as quickly and reliably as their wired networks. Wireless network management ... Article
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Why is my network adapter not working after a Vista Business upgrade?
Learn why operating system upgrades affect older peripherals and what you can do to avoid these problems, from our wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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How many wireless base stations can connect to 802.11g access points?
Our wireless networking expert, Lisa Phifer, talks about the information you need in order to support additional clients on 802.11g access points (APs), in this advice. Ask the Expert