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June 11, 2021 11 Jun'21
Cisco DNA Center update tackles customer headaches

The latest DNA Center upgrade simplifies deploying the campus network controller and scaling the platform to handle more endpoints. Cisco plans to release it in mid-June.
May 20, 2021 20 May'21
Demand for Cisco products rises during pandemic recovery

Cisco reported higher product demand and sales as massive COVID-19 vaccination efforts in the U.S. led companies to prepare for an economic recovery.
February 24, 2021 24 Feb'21
Juniper adds Mist AIOps to its 128 Technology-based SD-WAN

Juniper has brought Mist's cloud-based analytics to the 128 Technology SD-WAN that the company acquired late last year. Juniper also launched Mist integration with the SRX gateway.
February 10, 2021 10 Feb'21
Cisco expects revenue to grow as people return to offices

Cisco forecasts revenue growth between 3.5% and 5.5% this quarter, driven by increased sales of wireless networking products and video conferencing hardware and software.

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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
6 trends in corporate campus networks

Networks are evolving, and that evolution includes enterprise campus networks. Trends like network automation, 5G and machine learning are modernizing campus networks. Continue Reading
Enterprises mull 5G vs. Wi-Fi security with private networks

While Wi-Fi security can be implemented just as securely as 5G, mechanisms built into 5G offer some compelling benefits to enterprises considering private 5G networks. Continue Reading

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Enterprise RF spectrum management best practices

Effective spectrum management requires coordination from company departments to follow certain policies before introducing wireless devices to the enterprise. Continue Reading
Network capacity planning best practices for return to office

As workers grow comfortable enough to return to the office, network teams will need to plan in advance to make sure the network is ready and ensure proper performance. Continue Reading
Modern network infrastructure design taps security, flexibility

As workers return to office settings, organizations may have to update their on-premises network infrastructure design to improve scalability and connectivity. Continue Reading

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What is the difference between WLAN and Wi-Fi?

Although the terms WLAN and Wi-Fi are used interchangeably, the two wireless technologies are quite different. Fundamentally, Wi-Fi is just a type of WLAN. Continue Reading
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Find out what error messages 'the specified port is already open' or 'the specified port is already in use' mean, and learn how to troubleshoot and fix them. Continue Reading
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When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading