Wireless LAN (WLAN)

A wireless LAN is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection.. See complete definition.

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Preparing for SD-WAN deployment requires substantial research to determine what your organization needs from your WAN. And the growing number of options on the market can make the decision-making process overwhelming. To help, dive into FAQs about SD-WAN deployment, and the important features to consider, such as security, cloud connectivity, pricing and more.

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) News

March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20
U-turn in network market forecast amid coronavirus pandemic

IDC predicts the global market for switches and wireless LAN products will fall in 2020, with revenues from switches below last year and wireless LAN sales rising less than 1%.
March 06, 2020 06 Mar'20
COVID-19 depresses 5G smartphone shipments

Omdia is the latest analyst firm to lower its projections for 5G smartphone shipments because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The firm expects 20% fewer phones in 2020.
February 14, 2020 14 Feb'20
Arista's Big Switch buy adds customers, engineers, network software

The Arista-Big Switch deal adds significant software-defined networking technology to Arista's EOS operating system. Also, Arista will acquire 300 customers and dozens of engineers.
February 12, 2020 12 Feb'20
Network software subscription models befuddle tech buyers

Tech buyers are frustrated and confused over network vendors' software subscription models. Some buyers say they're unconvinced the pricing models favor them.

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How businesses can gear up for Wi-Fi 6 hardware

The latest wireless standard, Wi-Fi 6, is coming to an enterprise near you. As a result, businesses will need to plan accordingly as they evaluate Wi-Fi 6 devices. Continue Reading
Is Wi-Fi 6 backward-compatible? Yes and no

With the advent of a new wireless standard, some users may wonder: Is Wi-Fi 6 backward-compatible? The answer is yes. But do you want full backward compatibility? Continue Reading
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

Evaluate Wireless LAN (WLAN) Vendors & Products

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

What do the 6 GHz band and Wi-Fi 6E mean for wireless networking?

The FCC is expected to approve the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi, which should improve speed and capacity for wireless networks. But make sure your devices can use the 6 GHz band. Continue Reading
Can WPA2 be upgraded to WPA3?

A migration from WPA2 to WPA3 is not simple. Organizations may need to update their hardware extensively to accommodate the newer Wi-Fi encryption standard. Continue Reading
How SD-WAN 5G could optimize networks for specific applications

In this roundup of networking blogs, industry experts explore SD-WAN 5G integrations, Citizens Broadband Radio Service and multi-cloud networking issues. 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
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
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

Problem Solve Wireless LAN (WLAN) Issues

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How to handle vendor code bugs in enterprise Wi-Fi networking

Too many features in Wi-Fi devices can breed some serious code bugs. One coping mechanism is to seek help from fellow customers and network integrators. Continue Reading
5G indoor coverage poses problems for office buildings and operators

The millimeter waves of 5G have trouble penetrating walls and other structures, which presents significant challenges for carriers as they plan 5G indoor coverage. Continue Reading
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