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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 … Wireless Access Points definition sponsored by SearchMobileComputing.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
Wireless Access Points Reports

Tackling Top Wireless Challenges and Debunking Common Myths: Expert Roadmap sponsored by ADTRAN, Inc. EGUIDE: This E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com explores the myths associated with cloud-managed WLANs and aims to help you understand what you can truly expect from these service offerings. Posted: 17 Sep 2012 \| Published: 17 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Bandwidth Management \| Cloud Computing \| Network Capacity \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Software as a Service \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

Wireless LAN ITDC - Checklist #3 sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EGUIDE: This is the third piece in SearchNetworking.com's three-part guide on wireless products. This expert asset takes a deep dive into the requirements that should seal the deal in terms of final considerations when purchasing a wireless solution. Posted: 23 Oct 2012 \| Published: 23 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| LAN \| Mobile Workers \| ROI \| Software as a Service \| TCO \| Telecommuting \| VPN \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

WLAN Access Control and Wi-Fi Network Needs sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EGUIDE: This white paper discusses the nature of high-density WLAN environments, their relationship to enterprise Wi-Fi, and the benefits of 802.1X authentication. Read on to learn more. Posted: 10 May 2013 \| Published: 01 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Rights \| Identification Systems \| Identity Management \| Wireless Computing \| Wireless Security \| Wireless WAN \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management

Networking Requirements for Bringing iPads in the Classroom sponsored by SearchSecurity.com EGUIDE: Discover the benefits a BYOD or iPad-in-the-classroom program has to offer, and learn why a stable wireless LAN is vital to their success. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Mobile Device Management \| Network Management \| Smart Phones \| Tablet PC \| VLAN \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management

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

Presentation Transcript: Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructures-- Planning Tips to Improve Network Performance and Reduce Costs sponsored by Belden PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript, taken from the webcast of the same name, will help inform network designers, planners and installers of important considerations in planning to help them optimize combined network performance and reduce project costs. It will provide recommendations and tips for installing or upgrading a structured cabling plant. Posted: 24 Apr 2009 \| Published: 24 Apr 2009 TOPICS: LAN Hardware \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Performance \| Network Processing \| Networking Hardware \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management

Getting Your Wireless Together to Save Time, Improve Reception sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: When you “cluster” standalone wireless access points, you can improve reception and roaming, strengthen security, and save many hours of technical labor—all without the expense of a wireless controller. Continue reading to learn more about clustering improvement. Posted: 21 Jan 2011 \| Published: 21 Jan 2011 TOPICS: 802.11n \| Cluster Management \| Clustering \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points

Bring Your Own Design: Simplifying BYOD with Ruckus Wireless sponsored by Ruckus Wireless PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Uncover how to use the right Wi-Fi access points (APs) in your organization to embrace the bring your own device (BYOD) movement without sacrificing the security or manageability of your wireless network. Posted: 04 Oct 2012 \| Published: 04 Oct 2012 TOPICS: Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Networking Hardware \| Wi-Fi \| Wireless Networks \| Wireless Security \| Wireless WAN \| Wireless WAN Hardware \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

The Case for Next-Generation Wireless LANs: Faster Connections and More Applications and Users sponsored by Brocade WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to discover how the next generation of WLANs is creating faster connections, more applications, and a better experience for end-users. Posted: 21 Nov 2011 \| Published: 21 Nov 2011 TOPICS: 10 Gigabit Ethernet \| 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Security \| Wireless Networks \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Protocols

The Network Impact of 802.11n sponsored by Aerohive Networks WHITE PAPER: With the adoption of 802.11n, concerns over the capabilities of wireless LAN technology have become concerns that affect the whole network, not just the first hop across the radio. Read this paper to find out so much more. Posted: 20 Sep 2010 \| Published: 20 Sep 2010 TOPICS: 802.11 \| 802.11n \| Power over Ethernet \| WLAN \| WLAN Access Points \| WLAN Hardware \| WLAN Management \| WLAN Management Software \| WLAN Protocols

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