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ALSO CALLED:
Wireless Fidelity,
WiFi
DEFINITION: Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term forcertain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. The term Wi-Fi was created by an organization called the Wi-Fi Alliance, which overseestests that certify product interoperability. A product thatpasses the alliance tests is given the label "Wi-Ficertified" (a registered trademark).Originally,
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Wi-Fi White Papers
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It's All About U
sponsored by Ruckus Wireless
WHITE PAPER:
Access this whitepaper to learn how you can offer a 3G-like user experience to Wi-Fi authentication and roaming with 802.11u.
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012
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Ten Steps to an Enterprise Mobility Strategy
sponsored by iPass Inc.
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Ensure traveling employees are productive while you control costs and security, with an enterprise mobility strategy.
Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012
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The iPass Mobile Enterprise Report
sponsored by iPass Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
The enterprise mobility policy guide for IT management and CIOs
Posted: 30 Jan 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012
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Wi-Fi Provides Rx for Healthcare Challenges
sponsored by Aerohive Networks
WHITE PAPER:
Access this whitepaper to learn how wireless LANs are helping the healthcare environment, as well as the challenges faced in deployment and the solutions to address these issues.
Posted: 13 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012
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The iEverything Enterprise: Managing the Explosion of Mobile Devices
sponsored by Aerohive Networks
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Learn more about the changing enterprise computing environment – from smart devices to virtualization to cloud computing.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012
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Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion: A Complete Wi-Fi Solution for Business Mobility
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER:
Businesses that want to deploy Pocket PCs or other Windows Mobile/CE based devices on their Wi-Fi networks will benefit from a solution that incorporates the latest data security and Wi-Fi innovations, CCX certification, and a user-friendly interface in a single, complete solution without third-party supplicants.
Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011
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WLAN Channel Access: How WiFi Networks Talk and How You Can Make Them Talk More Clearly
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
Steve Jobs, the man recognized as one of the business world’s most charismatic and organized presenters, was made to look disorganized when his WiFi network stopped working. The unexpected nature of Jobs’ bobble was what made it such a spectacle. This white paper is designed to be a lesson in avoidance.
Posted: 19 Oct 2010 | Published: 19 Oct 2010
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Choosing The Right Analyzer For Your WLAN
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
WLAN analyzer are software applications that capture 802.11 frames and use them for analysis. This white paper covers how WLAN analyzers work, how WLAN analyzers may be used to gauge performance, and which WLAN analyzer product is best for common tasks.
Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009
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Eleven Myths about 802.11 Wi-Fi Networks
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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In this paper examine 11 such myths and explore ways to use correct information about wireless LANs to make your networks scalable, secure and satisfying to your users.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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WI-FI DEFINITION (continued): … Wi-Fi certification was applicable only toproducts using the 802.11b standard. Today, Wi-Fi can apply toproducts that use any 802.11 standard. The 802.11specifications are part of an evolving set of wireless networkstandards known as the 802.11 family. The particularspecification under which a Wi-Fi network operates is calledthe "flavor" of the network. Wi-Fi has gained acceptance in manybusinesses, agencies, schools, and homes as an alternative to awired LAN. Many airports, hotels, and fast-food facilitiesoffer public access to Wi-Fi networks. These locations areknown as hot spots. Many charge … Wi-Fi definition sponsored by SearchMobileComputing.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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