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Beamforming, RF management key to 802.11n wireless LAN success
Ruckus Wireless introduced beamforming to 802.11n wireless LAN, taking aim at the RF management techniques of Cisco and other rivals. Article | 11 Mar 2009
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School deploys 802.11n WLAN to support student laptop program
When the Institute of Notre Dame, a Catholic girls' school in Baltimore, decided to issue every student a tablet PC, it elected to provide connectivity for the computers with an 802.11n wireless LAN. Designing the network was a challenge, however, gi... Article | 24 Feb 2009
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Free consumer Wi-Fi hot spots: Retail fad or enterprise business tool?
Free Wi-Fi in coffee shops and other retail outlets was a simple marketing tool for attracting and retaining customers. But some enterprises see broader possibilities for free customer access, such as providing localized services and better communica... Article | 16 Dec 2008
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Wireless LAN Magic Quadrant: Motorola, HP ProCurve, Enterasys ascend
In Gartner's new Magic Quadrant for wireless LAN infrastructure, Motorola has joined Cisco and Aruba as a market leader. HP ProCurve and newly merged Siemens Enterprise Communications-Enterasys also emerged from the pack. Article | 09 Dec 2008
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Cisco introduces wireless CCIE pinnacle for aspiring networking gurus
For aspiring wireless gurus, Cisco has raised the bar: The wireless CCIE is almost here for those with enough experience -- and willpower -- to take the written and lab exams. Article | 02 Dec 2008
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Wireless LAN investment chugs along during recession
A worsening economy hasn't dampened enterprise interest in wireless LAN investment. Companies will turn to the technology to save money and improve productivity during hard times. Article | 26 Nov 2008
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Voice over wireless LAN is on the rise: Prepare your networks
Research shows that voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN) is set to explode. This will put new demands on network infrastructure for which network professionals must be prepared. Article | 07 Oct 2008
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Wireless LAN acquisition by Juniper might make sense in down economy
As Juniper and other vendors such as Foundry look to expand into the enterprise wireless LAN market, a troubled economy could present ripe acquisition possibilities. Aruba stated a desire to remain independent, however, while prime suspect Meru says ... Article | 02 Oct 2008
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Wireless LAN tips from Iraq: Networking Joint Base Balad
Some wireless LAN fundamentals hold true whether you're outfitting a military base in Iraq or a branch office in Omaha. Babylon Communications, an Aruba integrator, shares some lessons learned from networking a military base in the Sunni Triangle. Article | 23 Sep 2008
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802.11n wireless LAN adoption is booming in colleges and universities
Schools that are looking to future-proof their networks and support "learning anywhere" initiatives are leading the way in 802.11n wireless LAN adoption, according to ABI Research. Article | 27 Aug 2008