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How to Configure a Cisco Wireless Network

May 02, 2013 02:05 PM
This tutorial shows how to configure a Cisco wireless network. It covers controller setup, WLAN configuration and some advanced settings. Screenshots are included.

Ubiquiti Rolls Out 802.11ac APs on the Cheap

April 12, 2013 05:24 PM
Ubiquiti offers an 11ac AP for under $300 in a bid to grab early adopters and price-conscious companies--and to entice customers from WLAN vendors such as Ruckus and Aruba Networks.

Dear Cisco, Please Don't Screw Up Meraki

November 19, 2012 01:09 PM
Cisco’s $1.2 billion acquisition of competing WLAN vendor Meraki has me worried that Meraki’s top-notch tech support and customer responsiveness will get lost inside Cisco’s big-network culture.

Wireless for Beginners Part 3: Getting the Signal

November 16, 2012 02:19 PM
WLAN radio signals can be affected by a variety of factors, including encoding algorithms, physical obstacles and interference. This post outlines common problems that can affect signal performance.

Enterasys Launches New Devices for High-Density Wi-Fi

November 05, 2012 11:21 AM
Enterasys today announced new access points and controllers designed to support large numbers of WLAN clients in hyper-dense environments.

Wireless for Beginners Part 2: Avoiding Collisions

November 02, 2012 04:34 PM
Wireless networks must avoid collisions to ensure packets reach their destination. This post reviews CSMA/CA and RTS/CTS techniques that let wireless devices share common airspace without disrupting traffic.

Xirrus Primes the 802.11ac Pump

October 11, 2012 08:00 PM
Can't wait until next year to buy 802.11ac products? Xirrus hopes to snag eager customers with a preorder program.

AirDefense Makes New Detection And Protection Methods Available to Customers

August 15, 2007 04:29 PM
AirDefense monitors Defcon 15.

AOL Offers New Services For Mobile Users

April 03, 2006 03:48 PM
AOL has launched new services that deliver the familiar look of Web pages to mobile phones.

AP Launches Online Video Network

March 01, 2006 08:44 PM
The Associated Press on Wednesday launched its online video network, which delivers news clips to AP clients via a custom-branded video player from Microsoft Corp.'s MSN portal.

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