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WLAN CEOs look to the future
A group of WLAN executives told a group at N+I that 802.11 networks will soon be ubiquitous and taken for granted, but today's public hot spot business models may be in jeopardy. Article | 17 May 2004
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Experts: Don't underestimate Wi-Fi complexity
Just because a network lacks wires doesn't mean it lacks complexity. Experts at N+I say that enterprises must consider security, applications and user demands, or else a wireless LAN implementation may not succeed. Article | 12 May 2004
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Gateway expands into networking realm
Gateway is introducing its first wireless access points and enterprise switching products, hoping a combo of built-in features and low price points will appeal to the low-end enterprise market. Article | 02 Apr 2004
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Turning up the volume on wireless VoIP
Alcatel SA and Nortel Networks Ltd. both announced recently that they will launch wireless voice over IP products. And at the CTIA Wireless 2004 conference, voice over Wi-Fi received quite a bit of attention.
To learn more about this increasingly... Interview | 30 Mar 2004
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With WLAN updates, Extreme looks to go mainstream
Extreme Networks is upgrading its wireless LAN products, trying to play catch-up as a late arrival to the market. An analyst says the company's products offer broad functionality, but that may not work in its favor. Article | 16 Mar 2004
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Symbol switch simplifies remote Wi-Fi networks
Symbol Technologies is trying to ease remote WLAN management with its latest product, an all-in-one switch, router and firewall. But now the wireless vendor faces tough competition from the likes of Cisco. Article | 16 Feb 2004
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Hardware-upgrade fears stall wireless LAN plans
The IEEE is poised to approve the 802.11i WLAN security standard this year, but much of companies' existing hardware will be incompatible, forcing upgrades. This scenario has forced one group to put off its WLAN implementation indefinitely. Article | 05 Feb 2004
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Mesh networks weave their way into WLAN realm
Experts say that mesh networking technology has the potential to change the face of the WLAN industry. But the technology, which would expand the reach of wireless networks while keeping costs down, may be slow in coming because of a lack of vendor s... Article | 20 Jan 2004
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Face-off: Enterprise wireless LANs
Do enterprise WLANs make sense? Site Editor Sue Fogarty says that the security risks are too big, but Assistant Site Editor Krissi Danielsson says WLANs are natural and inevitable. Article | 06 Jan 2004
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Cisco's 2004 outlook: Network intel, WLANs, VoIP to rule
Cisco's 2004 goals include increasing network intelligence and pushing its wireless LAN, VoIP and security products. Though the company is in a strong position for the year ahead, experts say certain parts of its strategy could backfire. Article | 31 Dec 2003
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