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Feb 9, 2012

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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 … Definition continues below.
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Step Up to Cisco Premier sponsored by Comstor WHITE PAPER: Access this one-page resource to learn about Step Up to Cisco Premier, a unique training that can help your associates receive the Cisco Premier certification so you can identify your company as a qualified, trained, and experienced Cisco resource. Posted: 08 Feb 2012 \| Published: 08 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Routing \| Security \| Switching \| Testing \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| WLAN

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

SYSTIMAX® Solutions: Suitability of Category 7A/Class FA As A “Future Proofing” Media For 40 Gbps Applications sponsored by CommScope WHITE PAPER: This resource explores several topics related to future 40 Gbps twisted-pair options such as, an overview of some recent developments in cabling industry standards, capacity considerations with lessons learned from 10GBASE-T, cabling system considerations, and much more. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: LAN \| LAN Switches \| Network Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| WLAN

Network technology trends for 2012: Wireless LAN and BYOD sponsored by Enterasys EGUIDE: Access this expert E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com to uncover predictions for the upcoming year from a leading industry analyst. Posted: 30 Jan 2012 \| Published: 30 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| PC Operating Systems \| Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Videoconferences \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS) sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WEBCAST: Gain an understanding of the Cisco Prime Network Control System (NCS), a platform that combines wired, wireless, and security management into one solution. Posted: 26 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 26 Jan 2012 TOPICS: LAN \| Mobile Workers \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Virtual Appliance \| VM \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Wireless Resource Management For Maximum Reliability and Scalability sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a scalable, high performance, easily managed WLAN solution that intelligently and effectively manages all network resources to deliver optimized performance and scalability. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware

Upgrading to 802.11n sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. EGUIDE: This E-Guide identifies key questions that enterprise customers should ask prospective WLAN vendors and also provides a list of vendors that will suit the needs specific to your business. Posted: 18 Jan 2012 \| Published: 18 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Networking \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Internet \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Retailers Gain Simple, Budget-Friendly WLAN Options sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper explores new WLAN architectures and deployment models that have emerged which offer more options to help retailers get what they need while sticking to their budgets. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Network Security \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard \| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance \| Retail Trade Industry \| Security \| Smart Phones \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

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 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Health Care Compliance \| Health Care Networking \| Health Care Security \| Health Care Software \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Management Software \| WLAN Protocols

E-Guide: Bring-your-own-device programs: What's in store for 2012 sponsored by Aerohive Networks EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide highlights key benefits of BYOD and how vendors are responding. Discover the importance of a stable wireless LAN, what’s crucial for BYOD policies, and how to tackle common challenges. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN

E-Guide: Best Practices for the wireless branch office network sponsored by Aerohive Networks EGUIDE: Access this expert E-Guide to learn what networking vendors are doing to address the challenges of adding Wi-Fi in branch office networks, as well as what you should look for in wireless branch office networks to ensure success. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Network Management \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Remote Offices \| Remote Users \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| WLAN

The iEverything Enterprise: Managing the Explosion of Mobile Devices sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Learn more about the changing enterprise computing environment – from smart devices to virtualization to cloud computing. Posted: 04 Jan 2012 \| Published: 04 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11b \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Cloud Computing \| iPod \| Mobile Device Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Optimizing Enterprise WLAN Performance sponsored by HP and Intel WHITE PAPER: Enterprise networking is increasingly dependent on wireless technologies. Read this white paper to discover the business and technology trends powering this relationship. Also detailed is how a WLAN architecture is paramount to attaining cost-effective and scalable wireless network deployments. Posted: 03 Jan 2012 \| Published: 03 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Management Software \| WLAN Protocols

Setting the Industry Benchmark in WLAN Performance sponsored by HP and Intel WHITE PAPER: 802.11n wireless local area networks (WLANs) have several distinct advantages over similar technologies. This white paper discusses them and also reveals how to get the highest data rates for the lowest cost. Posted: 27 Dec 2011 \| Published: 27 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Management Software

Future Proofing Mobile Device Management sponsored by BlackBerry EGUIDE: This expert E-Guide discusses best practices for future proofing your mobile device management. Posted: 23 Dec 2011 \| Published: 23 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| WLAN

Webcast: Small Cells and U! sponsored by Ruckus Wireless WEBCAST: Discover why video is affecting networks and learn how Wi-Fi is becoming a more versatile tool for wireless operators. Posted: 20 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 20 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 3G Wireless \| 802.11 \| IEEE \| Network Capacity \| Network Management \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN

The New Branch Office - Simply Connected sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. WEBCAST: Access this webcast to understand the emerging landscape of the new branch network, the security threats, and the corrective options to best address these challenges. Posted: 13 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 13 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Advanced IT Workshop: Ensuring Network Security in a World of Cloud and Mobility sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc. VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: Cloud computing has been on IT’s radar for half a decade, but it’s been slow to take off despite the wild hype surrounding its arrival, until now. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Security \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Data Centers \| Network Security \| Smart Phones \| Virtualization Security \| WLAN

The Ultralight Branch sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn more about enterprise connections and how ultralight branches can help keep users connected from multiple, small locations. Posted: 08 Dec 2011 \| Published: 08 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11b \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Cloud Computing \| Enterprise \| Enterprise Computing \| LAN \| Mobile Workers \| Network Architectures \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| VoIP \| VPN \| WAN \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| Wireless WAN \| WLAN

Optimizing User Experience Requires an Enterprisewide Network Fabric sponsored by Enterasys WHITE PAPER: To create a network that can support a real-time, virtualized, mobile enterprise that is manageable and secure, CIOs and IT leaders need to focus on building an enterprise-wide network fabric. Posted: 07 Dec 2011 \| Published: 07 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Design \| Data Center Networking \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| WLAN

Network Evolution E-Zine: Taking Stock: Is the vision of the new network gaining ground? sponsored by SearchNetworking.com EZINE: The Network Evolution predicted 2011 would be a breakout year for networking. See how far users have come in implementing innovative technology or in making traditional methods work well for them. Posted: 06 Dec 2011 \| Published: 06 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| Data Centers \| Ethernet Networks \| Fibre Channel \| LAN \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Operating Systems \| Network Performance \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VM \| Wi-Fi \| WLAN \| WLAN Management

Ten Factors To Consider For Business Grade WLANS sponsored by Avaya WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper for a list of 10 key factors to consider when creating a business grade WLAN. Posted: 05 Dec 2011 \| Published: 05 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Miercom Report Avaya WLAN Controller 8180 sponsored by Avaya TEST RESULTS: This is a lab testing summary report comparing the scalability and QoS for voice and video of Avaya’s WLAN 8100 versus 3 competitor’s products. Posted: 02 Dec 2011 \| Published: 02 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11a \| 802.11g \| 802.11n \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| SLA \| Voice Networking \| WLAN \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Simplifying Network Management with Enterasys: Reducing the complexity and cost of network management with OneFabric™ sponsored by Enterasys WHITE PAPER: Traditional network architectures often cannot effectively support the business because they fail to meet the requirements needed. Review traditional architectures used in businesses today and see a new unified architecture that can bring existing IT fabrics into a single end-to-end network fabric. Posted: 23 Nov 2011 \| Published: 23 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Networking \| LAN \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| VDI \| VLAN \| WLAN

Mitigating Risk and Securing Devices for the Mobile Employee sponsored by Fiberlink PODCAST: As more mobile devices are adopted at work, mobile application and data security is becoming more important than ever for IT leaders. Posted: 23 Nov 2011 \| Premiered: 23 Nov 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Smart Phones \| WLAN

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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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