Wireless LANs

and enterprises should do to prepare for the next wave of wireless LANs. 802.11n is the new standard in wireless Local Area Networks. In 2008, the IEEE will formally ratify 802.11n. Enterprises will use ratification as their cue to adopt 802.11n and deploy it in volume. Did you know that the higher bit rates delivered by 802.11n will markedly increase the demand on the copper cabling plant?

The twisted-pair copper that connects legacy 802.11a/b/g wireless access points into a network today...

have access to speeds well in excess of 100 Mbps, wireless LANs can no longer be treated as an afterthought. Overlay approaches of years past that treated wireless access as subordinate to the wired LAN are no longer feasible given the speed parity and the expectation of users that 802.11 is the default method of connecting to a network. With the adoption of 802.11n, concerns over the capabilities of wireless LAN technology have become concerns that affect the whole network, not just...

increases, many organizations are looking to high-density wireless LANs (WLANs) to meet the demand. While building the network may be more straightforward, many network engineers are not ready for the after-implementation issues that are likely to arise.

In this E-Guide from SearchNetworking.com, wireless expert Lisa A. Phifer takes a look at the top challenges in the WLAN environment and answers our readers’ top after-implementation WLAN questions, touching on topics from Wi-Fi vs. cellular to...

Wireless networks are a powerful tool for boosting productivity and encouraging information sharing in a small company. With access to network resources, employees can roam where they need to and have constant access to the tools required to do their jobs Wireless networks are a powerful tool for boosting productivity and encouraging information sharing in a small company. With untethered access to documents, emails...

an in-depth look at the primary concerns and drivers behind wireless network connectivity in health care. Inside, uncover an overview of 3 primary wireless technologies to gain a better understanding of how to provide wireless access to hospital staff.

The proliferation of mobile devices, coupled with the continual need for information makes health care organizations prime candidates for wireless networks. But sifting through the myriad of available technologies and...

on a single, highly reliable network, while extending LANs across multiple infrastructures. A typical ring design consists of Nodes, Ports and Fiber. A Node provides connectivity to the ring at customer premises locations and Central Office (CO)/Point of Presence (POP) locations. The Nodeat the CO/POP performs network monitoring, and is where ingress and egress from the private ring takes place. Ports provide a service interface to the node (i.e. “on ramp”), and are configured to the speed...

Merchants who process payment cards need dedicated wireless monitoring systems that offer full traffic analysis and comprehensive security solutions to identify wireless security loopholes, provide solutions, and document compliance for audits. Read this white paper to learn more about ensuring PCI compliance in your wireless network.

Personal information is under attack by hackers, and credit card information is among the most valuable. While enterprises have had...

Healthcare facilities are prime candidates for wireless networks. But sorting through the technologies available, understanding their pros and cons and determining a strategy can be confusing. This e-book provides an overview of 3 wireless technologies to help healthcare IT leaders better understand how to provide wireless access to their users.

Healthcare organizations are prime candidates for wireless networks. Advances in mobile technology and the continual need...

and benefits of a special purpose WLAN controller for wireless access, but at a much lower cost and with greater flexibility. This paper describes the key sell... Have you been tasked with deploying a wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure at your company? Are employees and co-workers clamoring for wireless access but unable to get manager approval "because it is not secure and our data is too valuable?" You've probably done some research and might be looking at products from...

Myths about wireless security can be both dangerous and costly, this paper will revisit and debunk top ten wireless security myths. Understanding of wireless security is unfortunately marred by many myths. Some are even propagated as wireless LAN best practices. Plug-and-play wireless users tend to blindly follow these diktats without confirming their veracity. In turn, they only end up contributing to wireless malpractices...

organizations are clear on the advantages and benefits of wireless data solutions in the enterprise. However, It is no longer enough to rely on ad hoc policies regarding wireless computing.

By now, most organizations are clear on the advantages and benefits of wireless data solutions in the enterprise: namely, increased productivity, improved efficiency and improved response times resulting in decreased costs and increased revenue opportunities. But with these advantages come...

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.

In business, employees working in unison usually produce better results. The adage is even truer for the access points serving a wireless local area network (WLAN).

A small business typically needs...

advice to help you build an effective and HIPAA-compliant wireless network. Learn more about implementing UC in a hospital setting, managing medical and mobile devices and preparing your wireless network for EHR, PACS and telemedicine. ...

This resource will help you learn more about wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS) and how they can help your organization stay ahead of wireless attacks. Find out how these systems work, what they can do for your security posture, and what to look for in a WIPS solution. ...

which organizations can ensure preparedness by deploying wireless software solutions based on the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution and BlackBerry applications from Wallace Wireless.

Without an effective plan in place, disruptions to business operations or government services can cause substantial financial loss, unnecessary personal or property damage, and serious impacts to communities. Business continuity planning (BCP) and organizational procedures for continuity of...

On one hand, demanding patients and increasing numbers of wireless medical devices are requiring they open up their wireless networks. On the other, tighter rules for HIPAA compliance are forcing them to lock networks down. Find out how your peers are coping with this challenge.

Health care CIOs are caught between a rock and a hard place. On the one hand, demanding patients and increasing numbers of wireless medical devices are requiring they open up their wireless networks. On the other...

search methods for locating rogue access points to improve wireless network security. An unauthorized, rogue access point can compromise the security of a wireless network by exposing the company's network to the outside world. A draft 802.11n home wireless router is an example of a rogue device that a network manager encounters. To remove this security vulnerability, the network manager must first detect the presence of a rogue AP on his network and then locate it.

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Making wireless solutions a priority for your business will greatly benefit the performance of your network and the critical data living on it. Read this white paper to learn more. This paper explains why senior hedge fund executives unanimously agree that wireless data access should be a priority for 2007. However, tools for risk management, operational efficiency, speed and security have taken precedence and have prevented most...

white paper will help you discover how to implement secure wireless LAN access (WLAN) across the enterprise network. Discover how to implement secure wireless LAN access (WLAN) across the enterprise network!

In record numbers, organizations are embracing mobility and wireless access (WLAN). They demand hassle-free, anytime, anywhere access that enables employees to be connected and productive 24/7. While mobility and wireless network access are highly desirable, maintaining...

Motorola’s industry leading wireless broadband expertise helps to substantially reduce the effects of interference for point-to-multipoint wireless access and distribution networks in both licensed and unlicensed frequencies. This solution paper gives the details. What exactly is interference and why is it such a problem? In the unlicensed wireless environment, interference can be defined as unwanted, competing radio signals in the same frequency...

This document describes how administrators can enable wireless enterprise activation for users on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, and how users can initiate wireless enterprise activation from their handhelds. This document describes how administrators can enable wireless enterprise activation for users on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, and how users can initiate wireless enterprise activation from their handhelds. This document pays particular...

worker mobility and how to create an effective enterprise wireless security strategy with some suggestions for an enterprise wireless security policy.

Companies that are interested in securing their mobile workers and preventing unauthorized access to important company resources need to implement an enterprise wireless security strategy. Learn about the challenges associated with increased worker mobility and how to create an effective enterprise wireless security...