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May 22, 2013

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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, … Definition continues below.
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Hot Tips for Securing Your Wireless Network sponsored by Sophos, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Everyone from the home user to the corporate enterprise needs to secure their Wi-Fi network. This white paper offers 11 tips for securing your Wi-Fi network, including encryption, password management, and more. Posted: 07 May 2013 \| Published: 31 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Authentication \| Encryption Standards \| Network Security \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| Passwords \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Home Networks \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Routers \| Wireless Security \| Wireless Systems

Enabling unified access for converged enterprise networks sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Discover why enabling unified access for a next-generation, application-fluent converged enterprise network will meet the needs of your mobile and remote workforce without breaking the bank or sacrificing the security you need. Posted: 13 Mar 2013 \| Published: 30 Mar 2012 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| Application Performance Management \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Converged Networks \| Gigabit Ethernet \| IP Networks \| LAN \| Mobile Workers \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Remote Users \| User Experience \| WAN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN

7 Essential Gadgets and Apps for Business Travel sponsored by Citrix Online Go To Meeting WHITE PAPER: Uncover the seven most essential gadgets and applications that will help your mobile workers boost productivity and work efficiency at any time, in any place. Discover details about each tool and why they are crucial to the mobile business lifestyle. Posted: 22 Jan 2013 \| Published: 22 Jan 2013 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| 3GL Tools \| Camera Phones \| Cameras \| Collaboration \| Desktop Management \| File Sharing Protocols \| File Transfer Protocols \| Head Mounted Displays \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Computing \| Remote Users \| Social Computing \| Social Networking \| USB \| Videoconferences \| Wi-Fi

Next Generation Access Network Architecture: Protocols Are Free sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Discover how using a distributed control approach to your network architecture can help you conquer the speed, access, and smart device challenges so many organisations today are facing, and eliminate the need for the costly, performance-degrading centralised controller model. Posted: 08 Oct 2012 \| Published: 09 May 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Capital Expenditures \| Handheld Devices \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Protocols \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

The iEverything Enterprise: Understanding and Addressing IT's Dilemma in a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) World sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn how your organisation can choose the right Wi-Fi architecture for your needs. Learn how to address the increasing use of mobile devices by providing an infrastructure that is secure and manageable. Posted: 15 May 2012 \| Published: 15 May 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Systems \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Wi-Fi

2012-2013 WLAN Buyer's Guide sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive WLAN buyers guide explores the current trends and considerations you must make before your WLAN purchase. Posted: 02 Apr 2012 \| Published: 02 Apr 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11b \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Load Balancing \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| VLAN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

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: 08 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management Software \| Wi-Fi \| Windows

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: 18 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Networking \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

The Art of Teleworking sponsored by Polycom, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This paper analyzes the teleworker's primary challenges and offers ideas for overcoming them. It highlights the advances of technology that make teleworking truly successful and of greater benefit to both teleworkers and their organizations. Posted: 05 Sep 2012 \| Published: 31 Oct 2011 TOPICS: ISP \| Mobile Workers \| Network Configuration Management \| Remote Access Security \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Telecommuting \| Teleconferences \| Video Equipment \| Videoconferences \| Videoconferencing Hardware \| Videoconferencing Software \| Videoconferencing Standards \| Videoconferencing Systems \| VPN \| Wi-Fi \| Work Environment \| Workstations

Mobile Device Management Cloud Report sponsored by Zenprise WHITE PAPER: This quarterly report on mobile device management (MDM) cloud practices explores the latest trends surrounding the device enrollment, application usage, and security of mobile devices in the enterprise. Posted: 10 Aug 2012 \| Published: 10 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| GPS \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Passwords \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN \| Wi-Fi

Mobilize to Rightsize Your Network sponsored by Aruba Networks WHITE PAPER: Uncover how rightsizing your network can help you determine where wired network capacity can be offset with more cost-effective Wi-Fi options - helping you save money, time, and space! Posted: 30 May 2012 \| Published: 14 Mar 2011 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Access Control \| Access Rights \| Converged Networks \| Energy Efficiency \| Laptop Computers \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Enabling High Performance for Apple iPads in the Enterprise sponsored by Aruba Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn how you can integrate iPads into your wireless LAN, facilitating the adoption of tablets into your workplace. Start delivering scalable performance for all mobile devices, helping you create an on-demand, always available enterprise. Posted: 30 May 2012 \| Published: 20 Sep 2011 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Authentication \| Batteries \| Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Networking \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

BYOD and the Wireless Revolution sponsored by Avaya WHITE PAPER: BYOD and the wireless revolution are changing the modern enterprise – are you ready? This resource explores how to ready your network for BYOD in order to reap the most benefits while simultaneously maintaining control over your network and corporate assets. Posted: 30 Apr 2012 \| Published: 30 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Endpoint Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Videoconferences \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Management Software \| WLAN Protocols

Understanding Mobility Trends and Mobile Usage Among Business Users sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Technology and data consumption are evolving faster than mobile networks are able to adapt; what we at iPass are calling “Mobile Darwinism.” Learn more as you explore mobility trends and mobile usage among business users. Posted: 14 Mar 2012 \| Published: 14 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Social Networking \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Security

Wi-Fi Isn't Dead! How Wi-Fi Is Empowering Today’s Mobile Workforce sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Wi-Fi is back! Or more accurately, it never went away. Years after hearing that Wi-Fi was made obsolete by 3G and more recently 4G, Wi-Fi connectivity is increasing in importance for enterprises that support mobile employees - which is most companies today. Posted: 14 Mar 2012 \| Published: 14 Mar 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Roaming \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks

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 TOPICS: 802.11 \| Authentication \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Wi-Fi \| Wi-Fi Alliance \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Ten Steps to an Enterprise Mobility Strategy sponsored by iPass Inc. WHITE PAPER: Ensure traveling employees are productive while you control costs and security, with an enterprise mobility strategy. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Smart Phones \| Spend Management \| Spend Management Software \| VPN \| Wi-Fi

NHS Trust Enhances Healthcare with Juniper Networks sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: The Belfast H&SC Trust had recognized the benefits of wireless technology, but the existing network was proving increasingly difficult to manage. A Juniper Networks Wireless LAN Portfolio pilot was deployed, proving to be a success in terms of its stability, security and manageability allowing centralized management at the touch of a button. Posted: 20 May 2011 \| Published: 20 May 2011 TOPICS: Health Care Industry \| Health Care Security \| Health Care Software \| LAN \| Network Security \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Yankee Group Report: Mobility Survey sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Although productivity can be hard to come by in both mobile and non-mobile environments, results from Yankee Group’s Anywhere Enterprise: 2010 U.S. Enterprise Mobility/Empowered Employee Survey, Wave 1-2 reveal the right mobile technologies provided to the right employee segments can produce a substantial uplift in productivity. Posted: 20 May 2011 \| Published: 20 May 2011 TOPICS: Business Performance Management \| Business Structures \| Employee Performance Management (EPM) \| Mobile Workers \| Productivity \| Surveys \| Wi-Fi \| Workforce Planning

Hospital Improves Patient Care and Clinician Productivity with WLAN sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: To facilitate high-quality patient care, Memorial Hospital deployed a wireless LAN to provide both data and voice access throughout the facility. The instantaneous communication and broad information access has significantly improved the quality of patient care, because it lets staff spend more time caring for patients and less time on paperwork. Posted: 20 May 2011 \| Published: 20 May 2011 TOPICS: Health Care Applications Software \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Security \| Security Architectures \| Voice Networking \| VoIP \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Security

ABI Research: Mobilize Enterprise Office Communications NOW with 4G sponsored by Sprint WHITE PAPER: Ready to integrate 4G into your wireless communications strategy? 4G technologies operate on licensed spectrum allowing greater control over spectrum use and access. 4G also provides capacity and speed similar to Wi-Fi to enable demanding applications. Posted: 13 Apr 2011 \| Published: 13 Apr 2011 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| Business Communications \| Mobile Device Management \| Smart Phones \| Telecommunications Industry \| Telecommunications Services \| Unified Messaging \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Messaging

The Economics of Cooperative Control Protocols are Free sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: The key takeaway here is that inter-AP protocols are free, but controllers are not. In a market where all enterprise-class APs cost roughly the same, removing the controller hardware and feature licensing from the equation results in an immediate and extremely significant CAPEX decrease. Posted: 18 Mar 2011 \| Published: 18 Mar 2011 TOPICS: Cost Benefit Analysis \| GUI \| Load Balancing \| Network Appliances \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management

Enabling High-Performance for Apple iPads in the Enterprise sponsored by Aruba Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn about the specific challenges of deploying iPads in the enterprise, how to configure an iPad for a wireless land area network (WLAN), and a specific WLAN solution that offers scalable performance in a high density network -- ideal for the mobile workplace. Posted: 05 Nov 2010 \| Published: 05 Nov 2010 TOPICS: Network Management \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Internet \| WLAN \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management

Wi-Fi Provides Rx for Healthcare Challenges sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at how healthcare providers are using wireless LANs creatively to improve patient care and to realize much-needed cost efficiencies. It also discusses the primary challenges health organizations face in their deployments and offers up solutions for successfully addressing them. Posted: 29 Oct 2010 \| Published: 28 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Health Care Industry \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| Network Management \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless WAN \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Incorporating Wireless into the Business Continuity Plan sponsored by AT&T Corp WHITE PAPER: Increasingly WAN-centric enterprises make mobile equipment and services more important for business continuity. To determine the role wireless should play in an organization’s business continuity plan, IT should consider a mix of factors including type of business, physical locations and applications. Posted: 13 Oct 2010 \| Published: 13 Oct 2010 TOPICS: Business Continuity Planning \| Network Management \| Network Management Services \| WAN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Services \| Wireless WAN

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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 …
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