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Wireless LAN (WLAN)

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
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
Wireless-first networks verge on wireless-only, but concerns remain

A wireless-first strategy could spread among enterprises and proceed toward wireless-only. IT staff, however, should heed concerns around capacity, management and cost. Continue Reading
Benefits of wireless networks extend to disaster recovery plans

In a business continuity and disaster recovery plan, IT resilience is key. Find out how the benefits of wireless networks can help keep businesses running. Continue Reading

When is it best to deploy a mesh Wi-Fi network?

Recent advances in mesh Wi-Fi network technologies mean mesh Wi-Fi can better compete with wired WLAN implementations for some use cases, including outdoor environments. Continue Reading
A security requirements checklist for everything mobile

This mobile security requirements checklist outlines the vital steps for information security professionals to follow to improve mobile security in their companies. Continue Reading
Need help making Wi-Fi secure? Consider some 'classic' approaches

Keeping your Wi-Fi secure is a challenge, to say the least. Security hasn't kept up with Wi-Fi advances, but there are steps you can take to keep your Wi-Fi network protected. Continue Reading
Prevent IP address conflicts on your wireless network with DHCP scopes

Many wireless APs are set by default to act as DHCP servers, which can create IP address conflicts in your wireless network. Learn how to use DHCP scopes to manage your wireless environment. Continue Reading
Looking at the future of wireless technology at CES 2016

The CES 2016 consumer electronics show offers insight into the future of enterprise wireless technology. Here's what IT should expect. Continue Reading
Understanding your wireless LAN controllers

WLAN is often described with three planes: data, control and management. The role of the control plane, and the wireless LAN controllers, is the most difficult of these to understand. Continue Reading

WLAN 2016 technology trends

As we look ahead in the new year, wireless LAN 2016 technology trends include 802.11ac Wave 2, analytics, 2.5/5/10 Gbps, LTE conflicts and the Internet of Things. Continue Reading
Has the time for wireless enterprise networks arrived?

Is it time for Wi-Fi to become the primary access method for enterprise users? Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Aware and its impact on the enterprise

Wi-Fi Aware offers application-driven, personalized, proximity-based services that detect local capabilities. What does the new face of Wi-Fi innovation look like? Continue Reading
Using quality of experience to boost mobile user experience

Quality of experience is a handy way to measure mobile users' experience with application performance. But understanding all of the components that comprise QoE is another task entirely. Continue Reading