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New WAN access options improve availability, performance

The old last-mile delivery problem for enterprise network access has become a WAN access first-mile opportunity, as new options improve network availability and performance. Continue Reading
IT networking career lessons in a time of change

In the high-stakes, 'us vs. them' world of modern networking, a veteran network administrator shares some fundamental IT networking career lessons. Continue Reading
Apply network analytics to more quickly solve service issues

With little tolerance for unplanned downtime, IT is under pressure. Applying network analytics can help troubleshoot problems faster and more accurately, and prevent service issues down the line. Continue Reading
The virtualized network alters data center plans

The virtualized network is outstripping hardware and fundamentally altering data center plans, though in the long run, it has the chance to revolutionize them. Continue Reading
Good networking principles prevent SD-WAN glitches

SD-WANs can create new risks and challenges, but they also offer new rewards if users follow good networking principles. Continue Reading

How to troubleshoot iPhone and iPad connection problems

As iPhone and iPad Wi-Fi clients proliferate in the enterprise, IT must troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection problems. Here's how to solve basic iPhone and iPad connection problems. Continue Reading
Hyper-converged infrastructure forcing new thinking for networks

Hyper-converged infrastructure not only drives new thinking about networks, it fundamentally changes some trusted networking techniques. 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
Using a WAN optimizer sounds great, until it doesn't work

When a new WAN optimizer feature was added to the network, it appeared it would improve performance -- but it didn't. Continue Reading
IPv6 connectivity: Ignore at your own peril

Gathering knowledge on IPv6 connectivity and implementation is critical to success in modern IP networking. 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

Merlin Project conjuring up a new network management tool

The Merlin Project, part of the Frenetic Project, hopes to help IT managers oversee complex networks with a new network management tool. 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
Common network errors and their causes

Network not behaving? Learn how to identify the most common network errors -- like discards and collisions -- and how to implement solutions to get your network humming again. 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