Mobile and wireless network technology
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Mobile and wireless network technology News
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August 28, 2019
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Aug'19
New Qualcomm Wi-Fi 6 platforms bring speed to large networks
Wi-Fi 6-enabled Qualcomm Networking Pro Series platforms come in four configurations, but all are intended for use in dense, congested networks like offices and malls.
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July 30, 2019
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Jul'19
VMware acquisition of Uhana bolsters 5G offering to carriers
The VMware acquisition of Uhana adds AI-driven network automation to VMware's virtualization platform for carriers. VMware competes against IBM's Red Hat.
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July 03, 2019
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U.S. tech buyers expected to shun Huawei CloudEngine refresh
The latest refresh of the Huawei CloudEngine switches highlights the preference of U.S. and Chinese enterprises to buy homegrown gear.
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June 25, 2019
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Jun'19
Mist Wi-Fi no longer just cloud
The Mist Wi-Fi is no longer cloud only. The company's new Mist Edge appliance splits some management components between the cloud and on premises.
Mobile and wireless network technology Get Started
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What is Citizens Broadband Radio Service?
Citizens Broadband Radio Service gives enterprises another tool to manage the performance of their Wi-Fi and 5G networks. How does CBRS work? Continue Reading
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What is 5G massive MIMO and how can it boost bandwidth?
With a large array of small antennas and time division duplex communication, 5G massive MIMO is expected to support more bandwidth and users with lower latency. Continue Reading
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The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases
To understand 5G, go beyond the hype and into various elements that encompass the new technology. This glossary of 5G keywords explains what 5G is and how its new features work. Continue Reading
Evaluate Mobile and wireless network technology Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How does 802.11ax security benefit from WPA3?
Security methods like WPA3 and Opportunistic Wireless Encryption will give a boost to 802.11ax security, but securing the new wireless standard is still pretty complicated. Continue Reading
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5G vs. LTE: Comparing speed, spectrum and latency
The debate between 5G and LTE largely comes down to speed and spectrum. But latency and wired network implications are also important differentiators. Continue Reading
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Gartner report provides reality check on the 5G hype
The next generation of cellular technology, 5G, is nearing peak hype status, according to a Gartner report. But real, widespread adoption is still several years away. Continue Reading
Manage Mobile and wireless network technology
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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How to tackle wireless network planning in 9 steps
Wireless network planning may appear daunting. But IT teams can tackle this task in nine key phases, which include capacity, network integration and redundancy. Continue Reading
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Will 5G networks require new network engineer skills?
The 5G network will likely affect network engineer skills in areas such as security, physical appliances and software. But enterprise teams won't see too much change, for now. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Mobile and wireless network technology 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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School adopts Wi-Fi 6 in early Wi-Fi upgrade case study
High-capacity wireless can help close the gap between urban and rural schools. Here's how an aggressive Wi-Fi upgrade strategy helped one district meet its community's needs. Continue Reading
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How is dynamic spectrum access used by connected cars?
With spectrum scarcity, connected cars can't communicate -- which can be disastrous. IEEE senior member Alexander Wyglinski explains how dynamic spectrum access solves the problem. Continue Reading