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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.
Network Infrastructure News
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December 13, 2018
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Dec'18
Cumulus Linux, NetQ available for Lenovo RackSwitch
The combination of Lenovo RackSwitch models with Cumulus Linux and NetQ monitoring software is aimed at companies that prefer open networking in the data center.
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December 04, 2018
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Dec'18
ONAP Casablanca release targets cross-carrier deployment, 5G
ONAP's latest release, Casablanca, focuses on enhancing existing features within its architecture to better support cross-carrier site connectivity, deployment and 5G.
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November 16, 2018
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Nov'18
Aruba 802.11ax APs, switches address niche market
Aruba has launched access points and switches aimed at early adopters of the next-generation Wi-Fi standard. The Aruba 802.11ax gear is aimed at colleges, retailers and hotels.
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November 16, 2018
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Nov'18
LiveAction updates LiveNX network management service
In networking news, LiveAction launches LiveNX 8 and LiveWire; Kaloom and Red Hat collaborate for a virtualized central office; and Siemens and Aruba bridge the IT-OT gap.
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Getting started with 5G network planning
This feature explores the basics of 5G technology, concerns from industry insiders, where it currently stands and predictions for its future. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between circuit switching and packet switching?
In this Ask the Expert, John Burke explains the difference between packet switching and circuit switching and compares the two models. Continue Reading
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Network protocol
A network protocol is a set of established rules that dictates how to format, transmit and receive data so computer network devices -- from servers and routers to endpoints -- can communicate regardless of the differences in their underlying ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Network Infrastructure Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Providers widen telecom cloud services for the enterprise
Some traditional service providers are reinventing telecom cloud services enabled by new networking partnerships and technologies to offer enterprise customers a number of benefits. Continue Reading
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Colorado believes autonomous vehicles technology can save lives
Edge computing, take the wheel. The Colorado Department of Transportation is deploying roadside network devices to support connected and autonomous vehicles technology. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between TCP/IP model and OSI model?
Our expert discusses the differences between the OSI model and the TCP/IP model, and he maps out how they relate to each other in network communications. Continue Reading
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How can organizations improve their network change management?
Organizations can optimize their network change management processes with dedicated change management services for improved planning, monitoring and communication capabilities. Continue Reading
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10 critical multi-cloud and edge computing storage questions
Combining edge-to-cloud computing with data storage is riddled with complexities. Luckily, there are steps to take that can help avoid a storage management disaster. Continue Reading
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4 switch ASIC interfaces to drive SDN and machine learning growth
Learn how four interfaces that are designed to control switch ASICs and packet forwarding can help accelerate developments in SDN and machine learning. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network Infrastructure 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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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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SR-IOV specification poses promise and pitfalls in virtualized networks
The SR-IOV specification gives network administrators another tool for workload optimization. While SR-IOV could offer many benefits, it does have its drawbacks. Continue Reading
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Assessing performance bottlenecks in virtualized networking
Virtual or soft switches can add measurable overhead to network-intensive workloads, but implementing PCI devices offers one option to reduce excess overhead. Continue Reading