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Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
spectrum analyzer
A spectrum analyzer is a device that displays signal amplitude (strength) as it varies by signal frequency. Continue Reading
Wi-Fi heat map: Secret weapon for wireless network admins
Using heat map technology to pinpoint network activity saves time instead of sending a senior admin to do a site test survey across the entire campus. Continue Reading
Why you might not need an expensive wireless site survey kit
In this Q&A, one wireless engineer shares how she built a wireless site survey rig for less than $40 using supplies from a hardware store. Continue Reading
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Mapping your wireless local area network: How to make your WLAN shine
In this essential guide, get acquainted with wireless local area network basics and uncover steps you can take to improve your WLAN infrastructure. Continue Reading
Hotspot 2.0 primer: Another step toward Wi-Fi/cellular integration
Hotspot 2.0 and the IEEE 802.11u protocol could allow mobile device users to securely roam between Wi-Fi and cellular networks without stopping to authenticate. Continue Reading
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Definitions to Get Started
View All Definitions PrepLogic CWNA training video: Radio frequency basics for the WLAN
In this PrepLogic CWNA training video, learn the basics of radio frequency for the WLAN, including wavelength characteristics and RF behaviors that affect network performance.Continue Reading
Wireless troubleshooting
Wireless network troubleshooting basics are discussed in this guide.Continue Reading
Wireless network deployment and management
Wireless network deployment and management are discussed in this guide.Continue Reading
iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network)
iDEN (Integrated Digital Enhanced Network) is a wireless technology from Motorola combining the capabilities of a digital cellular telephone, two-way radio, alphanumeric pager and data/fax modem in a single network.Continue Reading
home agent
In Mobile Internet Protocol (Mobile IP), a home agent is a router on a mobile node's home network that maintains information about the device's current location, as identified in its care-of address.Continue Reading
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Wireless network security testing
The abundance of wireless devices is making wireless networks -- both authorized and unauthorized -- more common. Attack your own wireless networks to find vulnerabilities before malicious hackers do. Security testing expert Kevin Beaver covers the ...Continue Reading
Wireless network troubleshooting
Network operators often have the difficult task of troubleshooting wireless issues that arise not only on the wireless LAN but also with users and devices seeking access to it. Having knowledge of common hardware problems and configuration issues is...Continue Reading
Cellular data convergence: An introduction to wireless and 3G
The world of wireless data capabilities on the carrier networks is seeing a tremendous amount of growth as it relates to standards and service offerings. In this tip, Robbie Harrell sorts out the alphabet soup of data capabilities being offered by ...Continue Reading
Wireless networking (CWNA)
Do you think you know a lot about wireless networking? Are you interested in taking the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam? Test your knowledge with our 13-question quiz on wireless networking!Continue Reading
802.11a
802.11a is one of several specifications in the 802.11 family applicable to wireless local area networks (wireless LANs or WLANs).Continue Reading