Mobile and wireless network technology

Enterprise reliance on mobile network technology to access the corporate network from any location emphasizes the importance of advances in cellular broadband to provide high-capacity wireless services. Get the latest news and expert advice in evolving 5G wireless technology, and find out which wireless operators are offering advanced cellular services.

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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard

Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.

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Mobile and wireless network technology News

April 10, 2019 10 Apr'19
Nokia: 5G network slicing could be a boon for security

According to Nokia's Kevin McNamee, the rise of 5G will mean more danger of IoT botnets, but also more options to secure those devices -- including using network slicing for segmentation.
April 02, 2019 02 Apr'19
Aruba ClearPass Device Insight IDs more IoT devices

Aruba ClearPass Device Insight discovers more IoT devices on the IP network than the company's previous product. The software collects better data from the network to ID hardware.
February 21, 2019 21 Feb'19
HPE, Juniper intro 5G hardware for the edge

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Juniper Networks have introduced 5G hardware for service providers' network edge.
January 04, 2019 04 Jan'19
Mobile 5G hype vs. reality in 2019

Hype will likely drown out the progress the mobile 5G industry is expected to make this year in preparing for augmented reality applications and other unique services in 2020.

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Mobile and wireless network technology Get Started

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Take steps now to ready your network for 802.11ax specification

The 802.11ax specification promises higher speeds and lower latency. Preparing now will help you make the transition easier. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
Wireless network configuration basics: 5 steps to follow

Different wireless networks have different requirements. However, some common principles exist for strategizing your wireless network configuration steps. Continue Reading
How do V2X communications help connected cars share information?

Connected car communications help safely operate autonomous vehicles. IEEE senior member Alexander Wyglinski discusses the options available. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Mobile and wireless network technology Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Should you buy 802.11ax devices before the Wi-Fi standard is ratified?

The Wi-Fi 6 standard has not been ratified yet, but enterprises are faced with a decision. Should they buy 802.11ax devices now or wait for the standard to be approved? Continue Reading
What do you know about the history of mobile networks?

Though it still has a long way to go, 5G is finally here. This quiz takes you through mobile networking's history -- from first-generation wireless to 5G expectations. Continue Reading
Skip the wireless site survey cost and invest in more wireless APs

A wireless site survey simply provides a one-time snapshot of a work environment's wireless coverage. But Wi-Fi requires ongoing management based on several changing variables. Continue Reading

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Manage Mobile and wireless network technology

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

When will enterprises adopt the new Wi-Fi 6 standard?

Networking vendors have unveiled Wi-Fi 6 devices, yet the wireless standard is not ratified. Don't expect Wi-Fi 6 to flow into the mainstream anytime soon. Continue Reading
Wireless site surveys and why you no longer need them

Wireless site surveys have always been part of a WLAN installation, but today that no longer should be the case. Capacity, not coverage, is more important. Continue Reading
With AI-based networking, UNH Wi-Fi gets smart

When the University of New Hampshire's residence halls went wireless-only, an AI-based networking tool from Aruba gave them a closer look at Wi-Fi performance. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Mobile and wireless network technology Issues

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Do you know how to troubleshoot wireless connection problems?

Wireless connection issues are common, but discovering where the problems reside can be difficult. This quiz covers 10 commonly overlooked troubleshooting best practices. Continue Reading
6 steps to troubleshoot Wi-Fi network issues

In a business setting, as you troubleshoot Wi-Fi network issues, these six steps provide a foundation to get you started and keep you grounded when wireless problems hit. Continue Reading
How to perform packet loss tests and how they work

Network engineers have two standard systems utilities that help them check for packet loss. Learn how this is done and, should a problem prove persistent, the best next steps for troubleshooting packet loss. Continue Reading

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