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WLAN Standards

• Here comes Wave 2: 802.11ac reaches new heights

  There are two things every network engineer can expect to perpetually increase: the need for more bandwidth and the number of mobile devices on a wireless network.

  The first generation of wireless access points (APs) based on the  Continue Reading

• Understanding the basics of a hybrid VPN

  In part two of a three-part series, an expert looks at how hybrid VPNs are impacted by the shift from private services to the public Internet. Continue Reading

• How close is the new 802.11ac standard to a cellular wireless experience?

  Mike Jude explains the pros and cons of the new 802.11ac standard and how it will ultimately affect your business. Continue Reading

• 802.11ac 2013 standard ratified: What WLAN planners need to know

  Now that the IEEE has ratified the new 802.11 ac high-speed Wi-Fi standard, WLAN administrators need to plan their next steps. Continue Reading

• New wireless network capabilities promise higher user capacity

  Lisa Phifer discusses how new wireless network capabilities meet the demands of increased wireless devices and bandwidth-thirsty applications. Continue Reading

• New standards help administrators increase enterprise WLAN capacity

  Combined, the 802.11ac and 802.11ad standards will allow admins to increase enterprise WLAN capacity, for better user density and higher data rates.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• 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.Continue Reading

• Evaluating business and technology needs for a robust enterprise WLAN

  It is crucial to assess business and technology issues driving the need for a robust and capable enterprise WLAN to support a new mobile workforce.Continue Reading

• Is WEP cracking still a worrisome WLAN security issue?

  Wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer explains to what extent WEP cracking remains a worrisome issue. It all depends on your company's WLAN security policy.Continue Reading

• Determining WLAN management: Factors to consider

  Determining best WLAN management requires additional considerations, including the technology curve extent and deciding between on premises or cloud.Continue Reading

• Evaluating wireless LAN requirements: What to consider before buying

  When considering a WLAN solution for your enterprise, you'll have to start by assessing the wireless LAN requirements necessary.Continue Reading

• Ten questions to ask WLAN vendors when evaluating WLAN solutions

  Once IT professionals have developed a mobility plan, it is crucial to address particular questions with WLAN vendors when assessing WLAN solutions.Continue Reading

• WLAN architecture considerations to support a mobile workforce

  To deploy WLAN architecture for a mobile workforce, it's important to evaluate a range of WLAN access control technologies and edge designs.Continue Reading