Wireless LANs

The 802.11ad standard is fast, but do we need that much throughput?

Meru: 802.11ac specification support on single-channel architecture

Meru Networks announced its new access point supporting the 802.11ac specification -- Meru AP 832 -- based on the Meru single-channel architecture.News | 17 Jul 2013

Could Hotspot 2.0 present monetary opportunities for the enterprise?

Hotspot 2.0 could allow enterprises to turn a profit from leftover wireless LAN capacity by wholesaling their available Wi-Fi to carriers.News | 27 Jun 2013

Hot Spot 2.0 (HS 2.0)

Hot Spot 2.0 (HS 2.0), also called Wi-Fi Certified Passpoint, is a new standard for public-access Wi-Fi that enables seamless roaming between WiFi and cellular networks. HS 2.0 is based on a set of protocols called 802.11u, which facilitates cellular-like roaming, increased bandwidth, and service on demand for wireless-equipped devices in general.Definition

Aruba WLAN technology: Building an intelligent 802.11ac Wi-Fi network

Aruba's new WLAN technology offers access point line, Lync visibility and ClientMatch software for a more intelligent, 802.11ac-enabled Wi-Fi network.News | 29 May 2013

Enterprise wireless standards: The basics

Glen Kemp discusses the standards and protocols that support enterprise-class wireless deployments and how they differ from consumer configurations.Tip

Motorola exhibits new Wi-Fi for 802.11ac access point series

Motorola has announced a new 802.11ac access point series and real-time content caching.News | 06 May 2013

Cisco ships plug-in module to convert 3600 into 802.11ac access point

Cisco has begun shipping its plug-in Wave 1 module to convert the Aironet 3600 into an 802.11ac access point.Fast packet | 30 Apr 2013

Blog roundup: Approaching BYO Wi-Fi hotspot trend, packet capture tips

In this week's blog roundup, read about the risks and benefits of the BYO access point trend and get advice for timing packet capture.Fast Packet | 24 Apr 2013

WLAN vendor Meru introduces context-aware networking

Meru expands network segregation capabilities onto its new MobileFlex architecture for context-aware networking, prioritizing apps across the wireless LAN.News | 10 Apr 2013

Networking blogs: PRISM and cloud data security; Dell debuts VRTX

In this blog roundup, read about the effects the PRISM scandal has on cloud data security and get a demo on troubleshooting managed switches.News | 13 Jun 2013

Networking blogs: Troubleshoot with ClearSight Analyzer; DevOps demand

Bloggers explain how to use the ClearSight Analyzer to monitor packets and assuage network engineers' concerns about the growing demand in DevOps.Fast Packet | 07 Jun 2013

Q&A: Why WLAN test tools should evolve quickly -- but likely won't

Network consultant Peter Welcher talked to SearchNetworking about the evolution of WLAN test tools as more businesses look to wireless networks.Q&A | 16 May 2013

Networking blogs: Owning data center monitoring, push for OpenStack

In this blog roundup, see why IT needs a better approach to monitoring data centers, and how vendors differentiate by using a common infrastructure.Fast Packet | 02 May 2013

Networking blogs: Network visibility, installing Grizzly with DevStack

In this week's roundup, bloggers explain how to install Grizzly with DevStack and explore the question of visibility in the virtualized network.Fast Packet | 19 Apr 2013

Networking blogs: Tips for network strategies, handling tech support

Bloggers in this week's roundup advise ditching tech-specific plans for more general corporate strategies, and approaching tech support with caution.Fast packet | 04 Apr 2013

Unified wired and wireless: Aerohive switches and revamped HiveManager

Aerohive campus Ethernet switches and a revamped HiveManager unify networks and improve application visibility and control.News | 06 Mar 2013

BYOD networking guide: WLAN management and access policies

It'll take new WLAN management strategies and BYOD policies to tackle the challenges that arise when personal devices connect to the network en masse.Guide

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The importance of WLAN testing: From planning to documentation

This chapter on WLAN testing covers WLAN test planning and documentation and crucial testing methods for performance, security and signal coverage.Book Chapter

WLAN vendor Ruckus offers device-agnostic BYOD management

Enterprises need device and operating-system-agnostic BYOD management. Ruckus offers device-agnostic networking software for enterprise WLANs.News | 14 Jun 2013

Ambiguous bring your own device policy can thwart mobile productivity

Mobile workers are more productive than their peers, but still are frustrated by confusing BYOD policies and lack of ubiquitous Wi-Fi.News | 12 Jun 2013

Forgot your password? FIDO Alliance works on authentication alternatives

Password-based authentication is becoming more taxing for users, especially on mobile devices. The FIDO Alliance is developing alternatives.News | 10 May 2013

Networking blogs: Better BYOD policies, Aerohive updates HiveManager

In this networking blog roundup, learn why better BYOD policies are user-oriented, and find out what the HiveManager update means for WLAN security.Fast packet | 20 Mar 2013

BYOD networking guide: WLAN management and access policies

It'll take new WLAN management strategies and BYOD policies to tackle the challenges that arise when personal devices connect to the network en masse.Guide

Gigabit Wi-Fi security: Is the new 802.11ac standard worth an upgrade?

Will Gigabit Wi-Fi significantly alter network security, or will it mean business as usual? Expert Brad Casey discusses the new 802.11ac standard.Tip

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The importance of WLAN testing: From planning to documentation

This chapter on WLAN testing covers WLAN test planning and documentation and crucial testing methods for performance, security and signal coverage.Book Chapter

Provisioning wireless LAN access for BYOD requires integrated tools

IT shops lacking resources to manually configure hundreds of personal devices can automate wireless LAN access provisioning for BYOD with the right tools.Expert Tip

How UPenn tackled wireless LAN access for 46,000 BYOD clients

To handle 46,000 clients and 20,000 concurrent connections, UPenn had to automate wireless LAN access provisioning, but that was only a first step.Expert tip

Meru: 802.11ac specification support on single-channel architecture

Meru Networks announced its new access point supporting the 802.11ac specification -- Meru AP 832 -- based on the Meru single-channel architecture.News | 17 Jul 2013

Aruba WLAN technology: Building an intelligent 802.11ac Wi-Fi network

Aruba's new WLAN technology offers access point line, Lync visibility and ClientMatch software for a more intelligent, 802.11ac-enabled Wi-Fi network.News | 29 May 2013

Wi-Fi Alliance certification program offers more enterprise solutions

The Wi-Fi Alliance certification program continue to expand as more devices, applications and users rely on Wi-Fi for connectivity.News | 15 May 2013

Enterprise wireless standards: The basics

Glen Kemp discusses the standards and protocols that support enterprise-class wireless deployments and how they differ from consumer configurations.Tip

Wireless voice over IP: What 802.11ac will do for VoIP

Learn what promises IEEE 802.11ac Gigabit Wi-Fi standard will have on wireless VoIP in the enterprise.Tip

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Gain expert insight into how to build your network infrastructure to enable the changing face of IT. Tackle your everyday networking challenges with expert advice to keep your network up and running.Feature

The importance of WLAN testing: From planning to documentation

This chapter on WLAN testing covers WLAN test planning and documentation and crucial testing methods for performance, security and signal coverage.Book Chapter

Provisioning wireless LAN access for BYOD requires integrated tools

IT shops lacking resources to manually configure hundreds of personal devices can automate wireless LAN access provisioning for BYOD with the right tools.Expert Tip

How UPenn tackled wireless LAN access for 46,000 BYOD clients

To handle 46,000 clients and 20,000 concurrent connections, UPenn had to automate wireless LAN access provisioning, but that was only a first step.Expert tip

Need seamless Wi-Fi roaming? Research orgs find an answer with eduroam

With eduroam, universities enable Wi-Fi roaming between disparate campus networks without requiring manual login. Why can't enterprises do the same?News | 29 Jan 2013