802.11a ( Wi-Fi5) Definition

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ALSO CALLED: Wi-Fi5
DEFINITION: 802.11a is one of several specifications in the 802.11 family applicable to wireless local area networks (wireless LANs or WLANs). 802.11a provides specifications for wireless ATM systems and is used in access hubs.

Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies between 5.725 GHz and 5.850 GHz. The specification …
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Planning ahead: How wireless voice will impact wired network security sponsored by SearchNetworking.com PODCAST: Posted: 05 Mar 2008 \| Premiered: 05 Mar 2008, 09:00 EST (14:00 GMT) SUMMARY: In this podcast, you will learn how to effectively mitigate wireless-specific threats while efficiently leveraging existing network security policies and infrastructure investments. TOPICS: 802.11 \| Access Control \| Fixed-mobile Convergence \| Intrusion Prevention \| Security Threats \| VoWLAN \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

WLAN performance: Tools and best practices sponsored by SearchNetworking.com WEBCAST: Posted: 28 Feb 2008 \| When: Available On Demand SUMMARY: View this expert webcast to learn how to set realistic expectations for WLAN performance and the tools and practices to keep traffic flowing smoothly. TOPICS: 802.11 \| VoWLAN \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Internet \| Wireless Systems \| WLAN \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management

The Next Generation in Wireless 802.11 Network Architecture sponsored by Talgajarda, Inc. DATA SHEET: Posted: 05 Aug 2004 \| Published: 05 Aug 2004 SUMMARY: Talgajarda introduces its "Wavebend" Scalable Access System, which provides wireless connectivity for 802.11 network mobile hosts and static hosts. TOPICS: 802.11 \| Wireless Hardware

The Suite Spot Predictive Site Survey sponsored by Connect802 Corporation PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Posted: 09 Mar 2004 \| Published: 01 Jan 2004 SUMMARY:In the early days of 802.11 wireless networking (2001) it was typical for a company to hire a consultant to come in and perform a wireless site survey. TOPICS: 802.11 \| Data Modeling \| Data Visualization Software \| Drawing Programs \| Wireless Networks

802.11A DEFINITION (continued): … 802.11a is one of several specifications in the 802.11 family applicable to wireless local area networks (wireless LANs or WLANs). 802.11a provides specifications for wireless ATM systems and is used in access hubs.

Networks using 802.11a operate at radio frequencies between 5.725 GHz and 5.850 GHz. The specification uses a modulation scheme known as orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) that is especially well suited to use in office settings. In 802.11a, data speeds as high as 54 Mbps are possible. There is less interference with 802.11a than with 802.11b, because 802.11a provides more available channels, and because the frequency spectrum employed by 802.11b (2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz) is shared with various household appliances and medical devices.

For other 802.11 specifications, see the 802.xx Fast Reference.
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