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

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.
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.
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.
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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Wireless LAN (WLAN) Get Started

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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
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
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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Evaluate Wireless LAN (WLAN) Vendors & Products

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

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
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
5G frequency spectrum forces new look at coverage strategies

New 5G frequency allocations will help make it an amazing technology, but it will also force a rethinking of how those signals are transmitted. 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

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Problem Solve Wireless LAN (WLAN) Issues

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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
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
Wi-Fi 6 and IoT could threaten the network

New advances in Wi-Fi technology -- like Wi-Fi 6 -- and IoT can create bottlenecks in legacy campus LANs due to increased throughput consumption and slower uplink speeds. Continue Reading

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