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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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Wireless Clients in the Crosshairs: Wireless intrusion prevention counters growing threat
sponsored by AirMagnet
WHITE PAPER:
Enterprises are expanding their wireless networks with increased confidence. Attackers are zeroing in on millions of corporate client devices and exploiting them to gain entry to corporate networks and sensitive information. Read this paper to learn how wireless intrusion prevention systems can protect your organization from these security threats.
Posted: 30 Jun 2010 | Published: 30 Jun 2010
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Networking Transports II: Networking and Connectivity on BlackBerry
sponsored by BlackBerry
VIDEO:
Watch this presentation, as a member of the BlackBerry Developers Team from Research in Motion walks through networking and connectivity for BlackBerry. This video aims to show how to leverage networking capabilities within a BlackBerry application.
Posted: 14 Jun 2010 | Premiered: 14 Jun 2010
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Network Transports: Introduction to Networking and Connectivity on BlackBerry
sponsored by BlackBerry
VIDEO:
This video gives an introduction to networking and connectivity on BlackBerry and shows how to use networking capabilities within applications. Topics covered include: different types of transports on a device, how to use transports with sample codes, How to use transports with sample codes, networking diagnostic tool, and more.
Posted: 14 Jun 2010 | Premiered: 14 Jun 2010
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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 | Published: 08 Jun 2010
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Establishing Helpdesk Models In Today's Mobile Environment
sponsored by LogMeIn, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
LogMeIn Rescue® provides the most comprehensive set of on-demand support tools in today’s market. Read this whitepaper to learn how Rescue reduces the complexity and difficulty of these challenges, letting technicians and managers fulfill their requirements with ease and efficiency.
Posted: 01 Jun 2010 | Published: 01 Jun 2010
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Presentation Transcript: Strategic Steps for Moving to LTE
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
The growing success of mobile data services and of end user devices, such as the iPhone, are causing performance bottlenecks into our next generation mobile networks. This presentation transcript takes a look at how LTE, the next generation of wireless network, is dealing with these challenges while taking the user experience to the next level.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009
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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
WHITE PAPER:
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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WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
This paper will explore the authentication methods available with WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) and identify several important best practices to consider when deploying a wireless network at home or in the enterprise.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Blackberry Enterprise Solution: Security Technical Overview
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER:
This document describes the security features of the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution and provides an overview of the BlackBerry security architecture.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Published: 09 Dec 2008
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Policy Reference Guide: Blackberry Enterprise Server
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER:
Devices that are running the BlackBerry Application Suite can use all the IT policy rules that are associated with the supported features of the BlackBerry Application Suite.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Published: 09 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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