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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 | 15 Apr 2010
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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 | 07 Apr 2010
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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 | 16 Mar 2010
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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 | 02 Mar 2010
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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 | 18 Jan 2010
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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 | 21 Dec 2009
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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 | 10 Dec 2009
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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 | 10 Nov 2009
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802.11n wireless APs bring IP video to sprawling Illinois high school
Teachers at Lyons Township High School, a school of nearly 4,000 students, are bringing Wi-Fi and IP video to the classroom with wireless tablets and an 802.11n wireless solution. Article | 27 Oct 2009
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No data cable? Wireless mesh networking the answer for Wi-Fi backhaul
Mesh technology earned its chops as the backbone of metro-area wireless networks, but wireless mesh networking has found footing as a Wi-Fi backhaul option in the enterprise space as well. Article | 15 Oct 2009