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A local area network (LAN) consists of computers and peripherals that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. See complete definition.
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Campus area network News
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December 06, 2019
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Dec'19
4 SD-WAN vendors integrate with AWS Transit Gateway
Aruba, Cisco, Citrix and Silver Peak are among the first SD-WAN vendors to integrate their products with the AWS Transit Gateway.
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November 20, 2019
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Nov'19
Juniper Mist roadmap includes SD-WAN, security integrations
The Juniper Mist roadmap includes integrating the wireless LAN's cloud AI engine with Juniper's SD-WAN and malware detection service.
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November 14, 2019
14
Nov'19
Cisco earnings foreshadow slowdown in tech spending
The latest Cisco earnings report indicated a weakening in business confidence as economic uncertainties lowered tech spending by enterprises and other segments.
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November 12, 2019
12
Nov'19
Juniper taps Mist Systems for wired, wireless LAN analytics
Juniper Networks is using its Mist Systems acquisition to provide cloud-based analytics for a wired and wireless LAN built with Mist and Juniper hardware.
Campus area network Get Started
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Understanding the evolution of Ethernet
First developed by Xerox PARC in the 1970s and ratified by IEEE as a standard in 1983, the evolution of Ethernet has taken this LAN technology through dozens of specifications. Continue Reading
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Routing Information Protocol (RIP)
Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is a distance vector protocol that uses hop count as its primary metric. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between a MAC address and IP address?
A MAC address and an IP address each identify network devices, but they do the job at different levels. Explore the differences between the two and learn why both are necessary. Continue Reading
Evaluate Campus area network Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Assess the Wi-Fi 6 features available in Wave 1 and Wave 2
Catch up on the different features available with the first wave of Wi-Fi 6, including OFDMA and Target Wake Time, and find out which capabilities Wave 2 will bring. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between a wireless access point and router?
Is there a difference between a wireless access point vs. a router? Yes -- while the two wireless devices are related, they meet different needs in a Wi-Fi network. Continue Reading
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5G frequency spectrum forces new look at coverage strategies
New 5G frequency allocations will help make it an amazing technology, but it will also force a rethinking of how those signals are transmitted. Continue Reading
Manage Campus area network
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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What is the difference between a managed and unmanaged switch?
One difference between managed and unmanaged switches is complexity. A managed switch is more complex and requires more skills, but it offers better network control and configuration. Continue Reading
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The benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and how to prepare for them
In order to glean the benefits of Wi-Fi 6, enterprises first need to determine the best steps for a migration strategy. Two key steps are implementing more power and faster uplinks. Continue Reading
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Travel tech company revs up Wi-Fi performance with analytics
TravelTab needed to find a way to improve its Wi-Fi performance so it could better anticipate customer demands and bandwidth requirements. Analytics software from Aerohive helped. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Campus area network Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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10 steps to troubleshoot enterprise wireless connection problems
When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading
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IP addressing and subnetting: Calculate a subnet mask from hosts and subnets
IP addressing and subnetting are important and basic elements of networks. In this article, learn how to calculate a subnet mask based on the required number of subnets and hosts. Continue Reading
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What are the similarities and differences of TCP/IP vs. HTTP?
TCP/IP made the internet, and HTTP made the web. Understanding how protocols enable web browsing is key to understanding the differences and similarities of TCP/IP vs. HTTP. Continue Reading