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Burton Group spotlights WLAN winners and losers
At the recent Catalyst Conference, a Burton analyst said this year's top wireless LAN vendors have mastered RF management, while a few well-known vendors still don't have a clue. Article | 01 Aug 2004
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Small changes can thwart WLAN hackers
Stopping wireless intruders isn't hard, but one expert says most companies neglect the simple tasks that can keep wireless LANs secure. Article | 30 Jun 2004
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Demystifying fixed wireless
A number of fixed wireless broadband services are emerging as low-cost connectivity options for businesses, and that's why many believe the market is likely to boom over the next five years. According to a report from Oyster Bay, N.Y.- based ABI Rese... Interview | 29 Jun 2004
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Enterprises prepare for fixed wireless broadband
Emerging fixed wireless services are getting faster and cheaper, providing some businesses with a new alternative to T1 lines. Experts say once WiMax-based products emerge next year, the market will grow by leaps and bounds. Article | 28 Jun 2004
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Cisco takes Wi-Fi to town
Cisco Systems has debuted new technologies that enable cities to establish their own Wi-Fi networks inexpensively. However, the networking giant is already facing plenty of competition. Article | 22 Jun 2004
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ActivCard offers two-factor security for WLANs
ActivCard's new security server allows companies to secure wireless LANs using tokens, USB keys or smart cards, offering the same stringent security available to wired networks. Article | 08 Jun 2004
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Call quality issues hamper VoWi-Fi
More companies are starting to factor voice calls into their wireless LAN plans, but it requires more than Wi-Fi phones. Most 802.11 access points can only handle up to eight calls at a time, and voice traffic is easily superseded by large data downl... Interview | 01 Jun 2004
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WLANs are much more than LANs without wires
Experts at CeBit America say that wireless LANs have the potential to do much more than simply extend the wired network, such as support converged wireless phones and enable location-based applications. Article | 25 May 2004
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Symbol CIO: Wireless isn't just a network tool
LAS VEGAS -- At Networld+Interop 2004, Symbol Technologies Inc. announced a new product line called Mobility Services Suite. John G. Bruno, Symbol's chief information officer, sat down with SearchNetworking.com to help us better understand Symbol's t... Interview | 24 May 2004
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Lessons learned: Symbol's Nuti looks to verticals
LAS VEGAS -- In January, William Nuti took over as CEO of Symbol Technologies Inc., the second largest enterprise wireless LAN infrastructure provider after Cisco Systems Inc. Nuti, who originally joined the company in July of 2002 as the COO, steppe... Interview | 19 May 2004
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