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802.1X: Port-Based Authentication Standard for Network Access Control (NAC) by Juniper Networks, Inc.
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...
Developing an Effective Corporate Mobile Policy by BlackBerry
44; government and small and medium business. It provides the infrastructure, security and features to empower lines of business with wireless access to a range of critical business information -- email, organizer data and voice, as well as business analytics, Customer Relationship...
Blackberry Solution Increases Customer Service for Corporate Real Estate Company by BlackBerry
39;s sales people needed instant access to corporate property information to better serve clients and speed up sales cycles. They also needed wireless access to CRM data This case study explains how J.J. Barnicke is using BlackBerry and the sales force solution to access CRM information about clients. J...
Long Term Evolution (LTE) - An Overview by Motorola, Inc.
elements, simpler functionality, improved redundancy but most importantly allowing for connections and hand-over to other fixed line and wireless access technologies, giving the service providers the ability to deliver a seamless mobility experience.

LTE has been set aggressive performance...
Cisco EnergyWise: Energy Management Architecture by Cisco Systems, Inc.
on reducing power utilization on all devices connected to a Cisco network ranging from Power over Ethernet (PoE) devices such as IP phones and wireless access points to IP-enabled building and lighting controllers. It uses an intelligent network-based approach, allowing IT and building...
Wired and Wireless Security Best Practices by Belden
paper outlines the different networking components and technologies available for enforcing robust security policies on both wired and wireless networks, and drills down to provide today's best practice recommendations for deploying wireless LANs with stringent security. Most...
Welcome to Your Internet Future - Mobile Broadband Brought to You by WiMAX by Intel Corporation
WiMAX is a new way of subscribing to mobile Internet access through a wireless connection, direct to your service provider, it gives you reliable, convenient broadband access on the go, for real...
Motorola's Wireless Broadband Indoor/Outdoor Solution by Motorola, Inc.
content management systems, to name but a few. As a result, the ability to provide Wi-Fi access and associated applications via indoor and outdoor wireless networks is becoming increasingly important.

With growing worker mobility requirements, carriers and enterprises must identify and...

A Manager's Guide to Wireless Hotspots - How to Take Advantage of Them While Protecting the Security of Your Corporate Network by Motorola, Inc.
This paper discusses the security risks inherent in public Wi-Fi Internet access and the best ways to mitigate these risks. It also discusses the benefits of hosting a corporate hotspot of your own. Wi-Fi hotspots are...
The CIO's Guide to Mobile Applications by BlackBerry
This paper provides a framework for understanding how to build a business case for an enterprise wireless solution that goes beyond email, learn about the potential benefits and costs that are associated with these wireless solution strategies...
Best Approach to Combating Line-of-Sight (LOS) issues by Motorola, Inc.
This technical brief provides a brief discussion of wireless essentials and issues impacting radio performance. It also delves into unique features of the Motorola Wireless Broadband Fixed Point-to...
Making Sense of the Wireless World - BlackBerry for Wireless LAN by BlackBerry
of circuits and packets and also compares WLAN and WWAN networks in terms of advantages, challenges, and issues to consider when considering a wireless solution. The wireless solution is the paradigm that is changing today's technology. Users will demand greater capabilities that allow them to...
County Law Enforcement Agencies Use PocketCop on Blackberry Smartphones to Access Police Information by BlackBerry
This case study explains how Franklin County Sheriff's Office deployed PocketCop on BlackBerry® smartphones, a wireless application that allows secure, over-the-air access to law enforcement and motor vehicle databases. The Franklin County Sheriff's...
Wired + Wireless Network Infrastructures by Belden
When installing or upgrading a structured cabling plant, IT departments can achieve significant time and money savings by determining their wireless LAN (WLAN) requirements and folding them into the project right from the start. This interview will reveal recommendations and tips for...
Presentation Transcript: Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructures-- Planning Tips to Improve Network Performance and Reduce Costs by Belden
When installing or upgrading a structured cabling plant, IT departments can achieve significant time and money savings by determining their wireless LAN (WLAN) requirements and folding them into the project right from the start. This presentation will provide recommendations and tips for...
WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises by Global Knowledge
methods available with WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) and identify several important best practices to consider when deploying a wireless network at home or in the enterprise. While the TJX story was an extreme case of faulty wireless encryption, questionable data protection...
Cisco Virtual Office Deployment Guide by Cisco Systems, Inc.
organizations looking to provide teleworkers, small offices, and mobile users with office-like experience combining voice, video, wireless, and real-time data applications in a secure environment. This deployment guide provides full details. Cisco Virtual Office is a highly...
Get the Facts: Comparing BlackBerry to Alternative Wireless Solutions by BlackBerry
Attend this on-demand webcast now for the latest information on wireless technology that will assist you in making the best wireless decision for your organization. Are you responsible for wireless solutions at...
Going Mobile: Developing an Application Mobilization Plan for Your Business by BlackBerry
that knowledge workers must be able to do their jobs from more than one location. Going mobile--which encompasses much more than just mobile email access--can improve productivity, reduce costs and boost your bottom line.

A successful mobility environment is planned in advance and does not simply...

Alcatel-Lucent Ultimate Wireless Broadband Solution by Alcatel-Lucent
Read about Alcatel-Lucent's Ultimate Wireless Broadband End-to-End LTE solution. This industry leading solution enables you to successfully evolve your business model and realize the...
Wireless Broadband: Meeting demand, choosing technology by Motorola, Inc.
com goes into detail about why so many telecom operators go with LTE (Long-Term Evolution) over WiMAX when it comes time to upgrade their wireless broadband technologies from 3G to 4G. This expert lesson is dedicated to topics surrounding wireless broadband. More specifically, we're...
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Charlotte to go wireless
BellSouth is launching 100 hot spots to provide wireless Internet access throughout the city of Charlotte, N.C... More...
Mar 4, 2004
Wireless data increases distributor's sales, not expenses
A beverage distributor discovered significant ROI advantages after deploying wireless data access for its field sales reps... More...
Oct 2, 2003
Net2Phone to embrace wireless VoIP
Expecting a growth in public Wi-Fi access, Net2Pone, a provider of Internet telephony services, plans to launch wireless VoIP services... More...
Apr 26, 2004
Bush: Wireless key in broadband innovation
President Bush says wireless broadband could spur "a new generation of American innovation," with wireless services and tax-free broadband access as... More...
Apr 27, 2004
U.K. plans roadside wireless network
The U.K. government is planning to upgrade its roadside telematics system with a wireless network designed to blanket the country with low-cost wireless Internet access... More...
Apr 7, 2004
Related Definitions
single stream 802.11n
Single-stream 802.11n is a slimmed-down version of the unratified 802.11n wireless local area network (WLAN) specification. The goal of single-stream 802.11n is to improve the quality of service on mobile devices by taking advantage of 802.11n's wider radio... More...
Apr 6, 2009
distributed antenna system (DAS)
A distributed antenna system (DAS) is a way to efficiently distribute wireless connections inside a large building or urban area where steel columns and layers of concrete can interfere with wireless signals. A DAS gets rid of "dead zones" by routing radio... More...
Mar 17, 2009
Open System Authentication (OSA)
and receive files that are not encrypted.

For OSA to work, the service set identifier (SSID) of the computer should match the SSID of the wireless access point. The SSID is a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network (WLAN). The process occurs in three steps. First, the computer sends a request for... More...

Sep 30, 2008