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Deploying 802.11 Wireless LANs
by 3Com
Published: July 1, 2003  Type: White Paper

This paper demonstrates how to deploy Wi-Fi wireless LANs (WLANs) within the company. It illustrates the business drivers and the tangible benefits that can be realized. In addition, this paper examines issues involved in deploying wireless networks to h

3Com® AirConnect® 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Solution
by 3Com
Published: June 1, 2001  Type: White Paper

A wireless LAN links network users to LAN services without the use of a cabled connection to attach them to the network infrastructure. In most companies it acts as an extension of a wired network, but in smaller businessesor hard-to-wire areas it may be

IEEE 802.11b Wireless LANs
by 3Com
Published: January 1, 2000  Type: White Paper

With the recent adoption of new standards for high-rate wireless LANs, mobile users can realize levels of performance, throughput, and availability comparable to those of traditional wired Ethernet. As a result, WLANs are on the verge of becoming a mains

Improving Security in Wireless Networks
by 3Com
Published: May 1, 2002  Type: White Paper

This whitepaper is about how to improve Security in Wireless Networks. This document will look at the security measures built-in to wireless networking, such as WEP encryption and MAC address filtering, and other methods of providing more robust security

Cresting the Wireless Wave with Security Solutions: Solutions to the WLAN Security Crisis
by 3e Technologies International
Published: October 1, 2003  Type: White Paper

The Wireless LAN industry has evolved rapidly over the past 5 years, in part to meet the needs and growing interest of the corporate marketplace, and partly in response to increasing awareness of the need for wireless security. As the world grows smaller

802.11g: New PHY on the Block
by Accela Communications, Inc.
Published:   Type: Webcast

Among emerging standards, 802.11g is much ballyhooed. In this webcast presentation, Farpoint Group's Craig Mathias explains what all the fuss is all about, where the standard fits in the 802.11 family, and what we'll be seeing in the way of infrastructur

WLAN: Friend or Foe? Why We Need To Secure the Next Technology Wave
by Accenture
Published: June 1, 2003  Type: White Paper

This report looks at the benefits of wireless LANs and the incentives for installation. It identifies the essential threats and challenges facing wireless LAN owners from hackers and other parties and focuses on the security issues highlighted during a r

Acer's Mobile Technology Version 2.4
by Acer America Corporation
Published: March 1, 2001  Type: White Paper

The purpose of this document is to provide a brief description of the latest technology features found in Acer TravelMate mobile PCs. It is intended for use by Acer's marketing and sales personnel, Acer's distributors, retailers and customers.

Multi-Architecture Wireless LANs: Ending the "Intelligent" vs. "Thin" Access Point Debate
by AirWave
Published: May 11, 2005  Type: White Paper

As organization's wireless LANs grow, most will eventually utilize both intelligent and thin access points. Rather than selecting a single "one-size-fits-all" architecture, organizations must ensure they can manage "multi-architecture" wireless LANs.

Wireless Industry Standards & WLAN Management
by AirWave
Published: February 1, 2006  Type: White Paper

This white paper outlines all of the wireless LAN standards, their current state, implications, and a summary of features for each standard.

The Dangerous Myth: Homogeneous Wireless LANs
by AirWave Wireless
Published: August 24, 2004  Type: White Paper

"The Dangerous Myth" discusses the risks and shortcomings of single-vendor, proprietary wireless LAN management solutions.

Introduction to Wireless Local Area Networks
by Anixter
Published: January 1, 2002  Type: White Paper

Wireless technology is evolving fast, enabling laptop users and mobile workers to access valuable network information with enhanced speed and flexibility anywhere within the enterprise.

Until recently wireless technology was a patchwork of incompa

The World of Wireless LAN Switching: An Overview of Wireless LAN Switching, What It Is and How It Works
by Aruba Wireless Networks
Published: April 1, 2003  Type: Brochure

The idea of mobile network computing is profoundly compelling. Giving employees the freedom and mobility that 802.11 wireless technologies (Wi-Fi) afford is not only desirable but inevitable as wireless Ethernet becomes a standard feature on all portable

Getting a Grip on Wireless LANs: An Overview of Wireless LAN Architecture and Its Affect on Security, Mobility and Deployment
by Aruba Wireless Networks
Published: January 1, 2003  Type: White Paper

Unlike nearly every other network technology, Wi-Fi (802.11) is making its way to the enterprise from the home. It's usually the other way around. But as easy and cheap as it is to purchase Wi-Fi gear from your local CompUSA and install it at home, deplo

Birdstep IP Zone
by Birdstep Technology
Published: February 1, 2001  Type: White Paper

Birdstep IP Zone Server is an enabling software technology developed forGSM and UMTS mobile network operators, ISPs and emerging IP zonenetwork operators to build and maintain location-based services fornumerous communities such as business campuses, tra

802.11: Wireless Networking
by Black Box Corporation
Published: September 1, 2002  Type: White Paper

This white paper examines the current wireless networking technology and its appropriate uses, where wireless networks are suitable and where they are not the best solution. The paper also explains the basics of how a wireless network is designed and how

Networking gets Personal
by Bluetooth Designer
Published: February 1, 2002  Type: White Paper

This document gives a perspective on Bluetooth wireless technology. The Bluetooth wireless communication standard is much more than a convenient replacement for cables. With their capacity for autonomous interaction and rich functionality, Bluetooth devi

Celestix - Introduction to Wireless Local Area Network
by Celestix Networks
Published: March 1, 2001  Type: White Paper

This white paper explains Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). A WLAN is a flexible data communications system that can use either infrared or radio frequency (RF) technology to transmit and receive information over the air, through walls, ceilings and ev

Expanding the Productivity Zone of Locally/Corporate Mobile Workers
by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Published: January 1, 2003  Type: Brochure

This paper shows how to overcome the productivity paradox by allowing employees to be away from their desks while continuing to work effectively and efficiently by extending their access to network resources. This paper describes how Cisco's Wireless LAN

Access From Anywhere: Charlie Giancarlo Demonstrates
by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Published:   Type: Webcast

Charlie Giancarlo, Senior Vice President, demonstrates how business travelers can use wireless technology to get Net access at airports.