Campus area network
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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January 22, 2020
22
Jan'20
VMware acquisition of Nyansa combines LAN, WAN analytics
The VMware acquisition of Nyansa is expected to provide network traffic analytics that cover the SD-WAN and the wired and wireless LAN.
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January 17, 2020
17
Jan'20
5G vs. Wi-Fi: Verizon says cellular will win
In the not-too-distant future, businesses could find themselves weighing 5G vs. Wi-Fi in the campus and office. Verizon has already named 5G the winner.
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January 10, 2020
10
Jan'20
Cradlepoint NetCloud update avoids unnecessary data usage
Cradlepoint Netcloud has new analytics that help companies avoid the cost of exceeding the limits of their data plans for wireless links on the vendor's SD-WAN.
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January 09, 2020
09
Jan'20
Aruba SD-Branch gets intrusion detection, prevention software
The latest update of the Aruba SD-Branch includes intrusion detection and prevention software built into the product's gateway appliance.
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A deep dive into the differences between Wi-Fi 6 vs. Wi-Fi 5
While Wi-Fi 5 is still sufficient for organizations, Wi-Fi 6 is worth learning about. Here are the major differences between the standards and what they mean for your organization. Continue Reading
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A glossary of 12 terms and phrases for Wi-Fi 6 technology
This Wi-Fi 6 glossary delves into various features and capabilities the new generation of Wi-Fi technology offers, as well as what organizations can expect from Wi-Fi 6 devices. Continue Reading
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edge router
An edge router is a specialized router located at a network boundary that enables an internal network to connect to external networks. 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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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
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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
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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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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