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Wi-Fi interference
In this research report, Craig Mathias undertook the challenge to quantify the problem of interference in wireless LANs and defined a methodology for evaluating the effects of interference on WLANs. Research Report
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Wireless network security -- Chapter 8 of 'Essential Computer Security'
Starting with a brief overview of the wireless protocols and technology, this chapter will cover what's required to secure your own home wireless network to keep unauthorized users out of your network. This chapter will also examine the security prec... Chapter Download
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The IT Guy: WAP placement
In our premiere networking cartoon, IT guy Dave searches for the best place to put wireless routers. Comic
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Mobility -- Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals
Mobility, Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, covers the characteristics of roaming, Layer 2 roaming, Layer 3 roaming and an introduction to mobile IP. Chapter Download
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Benchmarking wireless LANs: Recommended practice
Benchmarking has been used throughout the history of computers and networks to provide a rational, quantifiable basis for the comparison of two or more similar products or services. What the Farpoint Group has done is design a simple and broadly appl... Special Report
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Driving campus quality of life with in-building wireless
This case study looks at Duke University's in-building wireless deployment. Case Study
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October: Wireless access point placement
Our Day-to-Day Networking feature includes a cartoon (with Dave, the IT guy), a quick networking technical tip, and a calendar that lets you know what's happening on our site and in the networking industry. Print it out and tack it up in your cubicle... Networking checklist down
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Wireless Networks For Dummies, Chapter 1: Removing the tethers: Entering the wireless world
Removing the tethers: Entering the wireless world, Chapter 1 of Wireless Networks For Dummies by Barry Lewis and Peter Davis, explains the risks and the rewards of going wireless, helps you sort out acronyms and types of wireless networks, and offer... Chapter Download
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In-building wireless: Installation issues trump equipment costs
This article looks at the key variables that differentiate various in-building wireless systems and shows why installation costs are the most important criteria when considering different systems. Guest Commentary
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Benchmarking MIMO: Examining the performance of "Draft N" products
The Farpoint Group looks at several aspects of the performance of the latest crop of "Draft N Compliant" products and compares them for reference against an existing and established MIMO-based router and client as well as a popular 802.11g-compatible... Analyst Report
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