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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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Integrated wireless and wired LAN: Brocade-Motorola deal ups the ante
The Brocade-Motorola partnership aims for integrated wireless and wired LAN architecture that will place controllers and wireless intrusion detection directly into Brocade's wired switches, and will enable managed WLANs and mobile applications. Article | 15 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
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802.11n upgrade: College ditches legacy network for new vendor
The University of Rhode Island sought to deploy a wireless LAN with its wired network vendor. But increased bandwidth demand meant a change in networking strategy to consider other wireless vendors. Article | 01 Oct 2009
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802.11n ratification will drive down wireless LAN prices
With 802.11n ratification and a higher volume of sales, wireless LAN prices are about to drop. Aruba Networks is first to market with its new low-cost AP-105 access point, but others are sure to follow. Article | 23 Sep 2009
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Wireless LAN supply chain shortages: Vendors struggle to deliver
The coming 802.11n ratification and shifts in the global economy have led to WLAN chipset shortages. With chips and other components in short supply, some enterprises will have to wait for their new access points. Article | 09 Sep 2009
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Network budgets to grow in 2010, but VARs must deliver solutions
In a recent purchasing intentions survey, SearchNetworking.com's readers said overwhelmingly that they will increase their spending on networking products in 2010. If channel partners want to get a share of this spending, they must position themselve... Article | 19 Aug 2009
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Wi-Fi RTLS for WLAN management, location-based security, asset tracking
Real-time location systems (RTLS) for wireless LANs -- Wi-Fi RTLS -- enable enterprises to improve everything from WLAN management and security to asset tracking. To get the most out of Wi-Fi RTLS, enterprises must design their WLANs carefully. Article | 05 Aug 2009