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802.11 wireless LAN standards, from 802.11a/b/g to 802.11n, are covered in this section of WLAN topics. Information on WiMAX and wireless security specifications, like WPA2, WPA and WEP, are also explained.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (23) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (80) , REFERENCE & LEARNING (32) , WEBCASTS (2) , DOWNLOADS (1) , DEFINITIONS (12)

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802.11 protocols
LEARNING GUIDE - 802.11 wireless protocols and deployment basics are discussed in this guide.

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 23
802.11n wireless LAN access point market: Who's really in second place?
SearchNetworking.com | 02 Jul 2009
ARTICLE - Both vendors say they're in second place in 802.11n access point sales. Who's right?
Beamforming, RF management key to 802.11n wireless LAN success
SearchNetworking.com | 11 Mar 2009
ARTICLE - Ruckus Wireless introduced beamforming to 802.11n wireless LAN, taking aim at the RF management techniques of Cisco and other rivals.
School deploys 802.11n WLAN to support student laptop program
SearchNetworking.com | 24 Feb 2009
ARTICLE - A school deploys 802.11n wireless LAN to support student PCs in a 157-year-old building.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 80
WLAN STANDARDS EXPERTS
Lisa Phifer
President, Core Competence Inc.
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Will 802.11x wireless products be compatible with 802.11n?
27 Mar 2009
EXPERT ANSWER - In 2009, we will see a new wireless standard emerge addressing 802.11x product compatibility issues. Wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer explains how current wireless devices may become outdated, in this expert response.
Can neighboring 802.11n and 802.11g networks avoid coexistence problems?
16 Jan 2009
EXPERT ANSWER - After an 802.11n migration, our wireless networking expert explains how to avoid coexistence problems with neighboring businesses that still use 802.11g.
Can 802.11n clients turn off radios to conserve battery life?
15 Jan 2009
EXPERT ANSWER - Learn about the wireless 802.11n standard's power save features that can manage your Wi-Fi clients to conserve batteries.
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  REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 32
Wireless LAN vulnerabilities
SearchNetworking.com | 08 Sep 2008
PODCAST - Learn about common wireless LAN vulnerabilities and how a few best practices can change wireless LAN issues from a problem into a helpful tool for any enterprise.
Wireless LANs -- 'CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition,' Chapter 11
Cisco Press | 29 May 2008
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Learn about wireless LAN (WLAN) technology in preparation for the CCNA exam in this excerpt from the CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition.
Introduction to wireless networks -- from 'The book of wireless'
No Starch Press | 14 Feb 2008
CHAPTER DOWNLOAD - Learn about the standards and specifications that control wireless networks and explains how data moves through the network from one computer to another.
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  WEBCASTS: 1 - 2 of 2
What the Experts Are Saying about Wireless Network Troubleshooting - Expert Webcast

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PREMIERED:   11 MAY 2005, 00:00 EDT (04:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   While wireless access to information and applications does increased productivity, wireless LANs bring a new set of management and security challenges. In this presentation, you'll get an overview of wireless LANs including: key standards; the link and physical layer wireless LAN; infrastructure, bridge, and ad-hoc modes; and wireless switch architecture.
802.11a, b, or g? Making Sense of Wireless LAN Radio Technology - Vendor Webcast

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PREMIERED:   16 MAR 2004, 14:00 EST (19:00, GMT)
SUMMARY:   Legra Systems and Terrawave Solutions will provide a practical review of 802.11 WLAN radio standards, and describe radio-specific considerations for enterprise network architects to optimize performance of WLANs.
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  DOWNLOADS: 1 - 1 of 1
Wireless LAN management strategies
Published by: SearchNetworking.com | 18 Oct 2005
AUDIOCAST - Here we outline a checklist of recommended activities for top-notch management of your WLAN and provide tips for providing a strong and reliable signal. Listen to this MP3 today!
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  DEFINITIONS: 1 - 3 of 12
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)
14 Oct 2008
WORD - What is Wi-Fi Multimedia? Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), previously known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions (WME), is a subset of the 802.11e wireless LAN (WLAN) specification that enhances quality of service (QoS) on a network by ...
Link Quality Source Routing
29 Aug 2005
WORD - Link Quality Source Routing (LQSR) is a routing protocol for wireless mesh networks. The protocol was developed by Microsoft for use with their Mesh Connectivity Layer (MCL) technology, which facilitates the interconnection ...
802.11a
18 Jul 2004
WORD - 802.11a is one of several specifications in the 802.11 family applicable to wireless local area networks (wireless LANs or WLANs). 802.11a provides specifications for wireless ATM systems and is used in access hubs.Networks ...
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SEE ALSO - Topics Related to WLAN Standards: 
WLAN Security, Troubleshooting Wireless Networks, Wireless LAN Implementation



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