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ALSO CALLED:
Dual-mode Wireless LAN,
Wireless Local Area Networks,
Wireless LAN
DEFINITION: A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The IEEE 802.11 group of standards specify the technologies for wireless LANs. 802.11 standards use the Ethernet protocol and CSMA/CA (carrier sense multiple access with
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Cisco Prime Network Control System 1.1
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
This free 60-day trial software of Cisco Prime Network Control System provides complete lifecycle management of wireless LANs and converged user, access, and identity management to achieve full visibility into endpoint connectivity of your mobile employees.
Posted: 02 Jul 2012 | Premiered: 22 Jun 2012
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AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer
sponsored by AirMagnet
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer is the industry "de-facto" tool for mobile auditing and troubleshooting enterprise 802.11a/b/g/n networks. AirMagnet WiFi Analyzer solves end user WLAN issues while automatically detecting security threats and other wireless network vulnerabilities.
Posted: 08 Jun 2010 | Premiered: 15 Aug 2011
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WLAN DEFINITION (continued):
collision avoidance) for path sharing and include an encryption method, the Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm.High-bandwidth allocation for wireless will make possible a relatively low-cost wiring of classrooms in the United States. A similar frequency allocation has been made in Europe. Hospitals and businesses are also expected to install wireless LAN systems where existing LANs are not already in place. Using technology from the Symbionics Networks, Ltd., a wireless LAN adapter can be made to fit on a Personal Computer Memory Card Industry Association (PCMCIA) card for a laptop or notebook
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