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Take steps now to ready your network for 802.11ax specification
The 802.11ax specification promises higher speeds and lower latency. Preparing now will help you make the transition easier. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Wireless network configuration basics: 5 steps to follow
Different wireless networks have different requirements. However, some common principles exist for strategizing your wireless network configuration steps. Continue Reading
wavelength
A wavelength is a measure of distance between two identical peaks or crests -- high points -- or between two identical troughs -- low points -- in a wave. Continue Reading
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How to address automated networking strategically
Automation holds great promise for smoothing the management of complex modern networks, but to reap its full benefits, you'll need to approach it strategically. Continue Reading
telematics
Telematics uses GPS and mobile devices to send and receive information that helps control remote objects, primarily in the automotive industry. Continue Reading
How to make a WLAN controller effective and efficient
Our expert explores the best ways to put WLAN controllers to work for you and your organization.Continue Reading
How do you anchor mobile network optimization?
A successful mobility strategy hinges on how well users can get their jobs done across a variety of devices, operating systems and locations, according to an expert.Continue Reading
802.11ac speed gains may drive WLAN architecture changes in Wave 2
How much your network needs to adapt to the jump in 802.11ac speed from Wave 1 -- or even from 802.11n -- to the standard's next phase, Wave 2, depends on where you are in the upgrade cycle.Continue Reading
How indoor mesh wireless solved an outdoors problem
Using an approach engineered for indoor deployments helped this system administrator solve a network connection problem in the great outdoors.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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Enterprise wireless networking: The Wi-Fi takeover
Irwin Lazar discusses how Wi-Fi is replacing the need for a wired Ethernet and what this means for the enterprise.Continue Reading
CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points)
CAPWAP (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points) is a standardized protocol that enables wireless LAN (WLAN) controllers to centrally manage a group of wireless access points (APs).Continue Reading
Wi-Fi fills gap in indoor location tracking market
Wi-Fi networks fill in the gap left by GPS networks unable to probe indoors. Businesses are finding some new ways to exploit that capability.Continue Reading
Wireless performance paced by new protocols, designs
In part three of his series about the evolution of wireless technology, Craig Mathias covers the techniques that will anchor next-generation systems.Continue Reading
The simple facts behind antenna basics
No matter how expensive your wireless system may be, its performance depends on the strength of its antennas.Continue Reading