Manage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
Wireless LAN WLAN
Upcoming wireless standards promise managed WLANs
Widespread deployment of wireless networks has created problems in office buildings, apartments and shopping areas, where multiple wireless networks share the air. It is anticipated that the problem of network overlap will get worse as more and more... Continue Reading
WLAN test tools, expertise, turn theoretical network into reality
Specialized WLAN testing tools are needed to deploy and maintain an IEEE 802.11 wireless network. Continue Reading
Wireless network security best practices
Don't let your wireless LAN (WLAN) jeopardize your corporate networks, servers and data. In this guide, you'll discover how to mitigate the risks WLAN pose and learn how to perform vulnerability assessments to manage potential risks. Continue Reading
-
Cisco WLAN design best practices
Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology has built-in security features, but a one-size-fits-all approach won't ensure adequate security for your organization. This tip provides best practices for designing your security architecture, including user community... Continue Reading
WLAN management
This special report from SearchNetworking.com offers managing and monitoring techniques that can help you gain control over your company's wireless devices and users. Continue Reading
Access on the road: Putting hotspot security to the test
Lisa Phifer and Craig Mathias outline a number of steps that your traveling employees can take to protect themselves while working in public-access networks.Continue Reading
Network policy: 'No wireless' restriction enforced at Blue Cross
Blue Cross of Idaho had a "no wireless" policy on paper but never really enforced it -- until a team of auditors said the company had better do something.Continue Reading
Weighing the costs of wireless network management
Wireless devices may be getting less expensive, but the cost of managing those devices is rising. Before jumping into wireless network deployment, there are some things that SMBs need to know.Continue Reading
Getting from here to there: WPA2 migration
WEP has been cracked, WPA is a band-aid, and your CSO recommends upgrading to WPA2. Great, but that's just not going to happen overnight. How do you migrate your installed base of legacy equipment? This tip recommends a workable strategy for ...Continue Reading
Wireless LAN management: Managing security compliance
Find out the security threats that need to be addressed to make your network compliant with security regulations.Continue Reading
-
Networking Nuggets: Wireless LAN scans, cheap VPNs, patch management and more
Here SearchNetworking.com rounds up some of the latest releases from various vendors.Continue Reading
802.11 Learning Guide
802.11 is perhaps the fastest-changing network protocol around. We've gathered a wealth of information to get you up-to-speed quickly on the various specifications. Learn about all the 802.11 wireless LAN (WLAN) specifications in this learning guide.Continue Reading
Wireless LAN management
Everyone is either deploying WLAN technology or considering the deployment of the technology. But the need for security and regulatory compliance is driving the need for better WLAN management. Robbie Harrell discusses strategies and tools for WLAN ...Continue Reading
Wireless LAN management strategies
Implementing a WLAN is straightforward, but making sure it runs optimally can be challenging. Luckily, networking professionals can control and maintain their wireless networks by using well-known methodologies based on the OSI model. Here we ...Continue Reading
Bluetooth overview
Bluetooth overview -- discover how it's used and where it fits into the world of wireless.Continue Reading