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Articles that help you develop and deploy wireless networks

How to: Migrate to 802.11n in the Enterprise

802.11n is a stable standard with client radios and access points widely available, so now is the time to consider migrating your wireless LAN to 802.11n. Learn valuable tips on designing and deploying 802.11n networks. >>more>>

How to: Conduct a Wireless Site Survey

A wireless site survey is crucial for ensuring that users have adequate signal coverage for supporting performance requirements. Learn the steps and tips necessary for completing a successful site survey. >>more>>

How to: Minimize 802.11 Interference Issues

Don’t let RF interference degrade performance of your wireless LAN--learn valuable tips on how to identify and avoid interfering signals. >>more>>

How to: Define Minimum SNR Values for Signal Coverage

The performance of a RF site survey requires more than just ensuring that users are able to connect to an access point. Learn what signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to use for defining effective range boundaries.  >>more>>

How Wi-Fi Roaming Really Works

Wireless LANs are meant to provide roaming, and most of us expect it to be seamless. Learn what roaming really does to wireless applications. >>more>>

How to: Assign 802.11b/g Access Point Channels 

Get the most from your wireless network by properly setting the RF channels in access points. >>more>>

How to: Troubleshoot 802.1x Port-Based Authentication Systems

The implementation of 802.1x port-based authentication over wireless networks can be a daunting task. Make life easier by learning how to most effectively troubleshoot 802.1x problems that will likely arise. >>more>>  

How to: Improve Wireless Security and Performance with Shielding

The application of shielding in the form of specialized wall paint substantially attenuates RF signals, which improves wireless security and performance. Learn tips on how to shield a room or building in this manner. >>more>

How to: Define Wireless Network Requirements

Before implementing a wireless network, you must define requirements to ensure what you’re deploying is based on the right things. Understand what constitutes valid requirements and learn about requirements that you might have overlooked. >>more>>

 

Reports

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Wireless Network Industry Report

This free 57-page report describes current technologies, trends, and future outlooks of wireless PAN, LAN, MAN, and WAN technologies. >>more>>

 

Sample Book Chapters

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Deploying Voice over Wireless LANs

Chapter 1, VoWLAN Applications and Benefits

Chapter 2, VoWLAN System Components

Implementing 802.1x Security Solutions

Chapter 2, Port-Based Authentication Concepts

Wireless Networks First Step

Chapter 1, Wireless System Architecture: How Wireless Works