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Feb 11, 2012

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Wireless Access Points
DEFINITION: In a wireless local area network (WLAN), an access point is a station that transmits and receives data (sometimes referred to as a transceiver). An access point connects users to other users within the network and also can serve as the point of interconnection between the WLAN and a fixed wire network. Each access point can serve multiple users within a defined network area; as people move beyond … Definition continues below.
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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

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

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

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

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

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

Debunking 10 Gigabit Ethernet Myths sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel EGUIDE: 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) has been around for years, but is still new to many network engineers. Access this E-Guide to read about some of the most common myths surrounding the technology. Also learn the truth about price, requirements, what’s in store for the future, and more. Posted: 20 Dec 2011 \| Published: 20 Dec 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| 802.11n \| Ethernet Adapters \| Ethernet Cable \| Ethernet Networks \| Ethernet Switches \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware

Data Center Networking IT Decision Center sponsored by SearchNetworking.com VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT: The advent of new technologies, especially virtualization, is drastically changing the way the data center can and should be designed. This IT Decision Center provides purchasing guidance from our site experts along with answers from leading vendors in the market to the 5 most important questions you should ask any data center networking vendor. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Premiered: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Management \| Switch Fabric \| Switches

Small Cells and U! sponsored by Ruckus Wireless PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript explores the possibility of making the process of connecting to Wi-Fi services as easy, seamless and secure as today's 3G cellular networks Posted: 21 Dec 2011 \| Published: 21 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Network Best Practices \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Hotspot Services \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Internet \| Wireless Networks

Wireless Solutions in Healthcare sponsored by HP and Intel WHITE PAPER: Healthcare is a key vertical market for wireless networking because it can make organizations more efficient by giving practitioners and business users access to critical data anywhere, anytime. This document provides insight into how to make wireless technology a cornerstone of the efficient delivery of IT services in the healthcare industry. Posted: 27 Oct 2011 \| Published: 27 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| LAN \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Networking

Wireless Networking 101 sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Why would a person or organization be interested in deploying wireless communication in their home or business? This being said, there are some things to think about before jumping into the wireless world. As is usually the case in the wonderful world of networking, whenever one thing becomes simpler, it almost always complicates something else. Posted: 11 Feb 2010 \| Published: 11 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Network Configuration Management \| Network Design \| Networking \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Hardware \| Wireless Home Networks \| Wireless Infrastructure

BYOD and Secure Corporate Document Repository Access sponsored by Copiun WHITE PAPER: Discover the key requirements to take into account to ensure a secure solution that allows IT to embrace BYOD devices. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Published: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security \| SharePoint \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VPN

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 TOPICS: Radio Frequency Data Communications \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Security \| Wireless Systems \| 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

Access Control Lists (ACLs) sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels"). Posted: 27 Aug 2009 \| Published: 27 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| IP Address Management \| IP Networks \| IP Routers \| Network Address Translation \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Routers

Key Differences Between Remote Desktop Access vs. Mobile Access sponsored by LogMeIn, Inc. EGUIDE: In this essential e-guide, expert Brian Madden discusses some of the key differences between remote desktop access and mobile access. Find out how these solutions use different technologies for various use cases, and discover tools that enable the right remote desktop accessibility to fit your user’s needs. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Access Rights \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Mobile Device Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

CA Technology Brief: CA Point of View: Content Aware Identity & Access Management sponsored by CA Technologies. WHITE PAPER: Discover a new model of identity systems that help you handle the growing complexities within your IT infrastructure. Learn how CA Content-Aware IAM goes beyond traditional IAM techniques, improving your compliance posture and protecting your critical information assets. Posted: 08 Jun 2011 \| Published: 08 Jun 2011 TOPICS: Access Control \| Compliance Best Practices \| Identity Management \| Information Security \| IT Management \| Security Management

Upgrading Wireless Networks in the Hospital sponsored by SearchHealthIT.com EBOOK: In the next few years, hospitals will be rolling out all kinds of technology to improve patient care. Each of these devices and systems must be able to send and receive information instantly. Posted: 15 Nov 2011 \| Published: 15 Nov 2011 TOPICS: HIPAA \| HIPAA Compliance \| Medical Devices \| Mobile Device Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| PACS \| Privacy Rights \| Security \| Smart Phones \| VoIP \| Wireless Networks

Meraki White Paper: Integrating the Apple iPad® Into Enterprise Wireless Networks sponsored by Meraki WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to discover steps you should take before integrating iPads, tablets, and other wireless devices into your network to maintain manageability and security and offer a good user experience. Posted: 20 Jan 2012 \| Published: 20 Jan 2012 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Application Security \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| VLAN \| VPN \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Security

The Scoop on the New CCNA and CCNP Specializations sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: There has been a lot of interest among students lately on the details surrounding the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) specializations and their relationship with the corresponding CCNP specializations. The purpose of this white paper is to put all the information about these into one concise reference document. Posted: 22 Sep 2009 \| Published: 22 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Certification Programs \| Configuration Management \| Routing \| Routing Protocols \| Training \| Training and Educational Services \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Mobile Wireless (Cellular) Standards sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: When it comes to understanding mobile wireless (cellular) standards, things can get confusing. There are two significant global cellular standards that are in use today. Mobile handsets, including smartphones, usually are designed to support one or the other. This white paper will help you better understand cellular standards. Posted: 25 Jan 2010 \| Published: 25 Jan 2010 TOPICS: CDMA \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| PDA \| PDA Operating Systems \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Networks

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

Six Desktop Virtualization Pain-points and How XenDesktop 5 Helps Overcome Them sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Many IT departments see the benefits of desktop virtualization and are in the early planning stages of developing various solutions; however, there are still a range of management issues for IT. Review key pain-points that administrators deal with in regards to virtualizing desktops, and learn about ways to alleviate them. Posted: 01 Oct 2011 \| Published: 01 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Operating Systems \| Smart Phones \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Wireless Computing

Three Easy Ways to Achieve and Understand WAN Acceleration with TCP Applications sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Software developers write code to power applications that drive today's businesses. Whether you are looking at ubiquitous applications such as Microsoft Word or your own in-house software, chances are that they are not very WAN-friendly. The focus of this paper is to highlight the TCP protocol's shortcomings for WAN transmission purposes. Posted: 12 Feb 2010 \| Published: 12 Feb 2010 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Workers \| Remote Office Connectivity \| Scripting \| TCP \| TCP/IP \| WAN \| WAN Hardware \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security

Beyond the Checkbox: A Sustainable Approach to Access Certification sponsored by Aveksa WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows you how to create a sustainable approach to access certifications and discusses how it enables your company to establish full visibility of user entitlements and roles and automate access certifications and compliance reporting. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Authorization \| Identity Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

Desktop virtualization overview: Flexible anywhere access, centralized infrastructure, simplified management sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about Microsoft Desktop Virtualization, a comprehensive suite of solutions that offers flexibility to employees while empowering IT. Posted: 14 Dec 2011 \| Published: 14 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| IT Infrastructure \| Mobile Device Management \| Windows 7

Access Governance Overview sponsored by Aveksa WHITE PAPER: View this resource to discover Access Governance: the concept, business drivers and associated challenges. In addition explore a 4-phase approach to effectively achieving Access Governance and the capabilities required for each phase. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Management \| Security Policies

WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS DEFINITION (continued): … In a wireless local area network (WLAN), an access point is a station that transmits and receives data (sometimes referred to as a transceiver). An access point connects users to other users within the network and also can serve as the point of interconnection between the WLAN and a fixed wire network. Each access point can serve multiple users within a defined network area; as people move beyond the range of one access point, they are automatically handed over to the next one. A small WLAN may only require a single access point; the number required increases as a function of the number of network users and the physical size of the network.
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