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ALSO CALLED: Dual-mode Wireless LAN, Wireless Local Area Networks, and Wireless LAN
DEFINITION: A wireless LAN (or WLAN, for wireless local area network, sometimes referred to as LAWN, for local area wireless network) is one in which a mobile user can connect to a local area network (LAN) through a wireless (radio) connection. The IEEE 802.11  … 
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Is Your WLAN Helping You Comply with Security Guidelines of the PCI Standard?
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how HP ProCurve can help you deploy a secure and managed Wi-Fi infrastructure that can defend itself against wireless threats and help you comply with PCI guidelines.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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802.11n Drives an Architectural Evolution
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines both centralized WLAN switch architecture and the optimized WLAN architecture, so that the wireless network choice an organization makes will protect its investment and allow it to experience the benefits of 802.11n for years.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Why Your Firewall, VPN, and IEE 802.11i Aren't Enough to Protect Your Network
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Like any network technology, wireless local area networks (WLANs) need to be protected from security threats. Read this paper to learn more about WLAN security.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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802.1X: Port-Based Authentication Standard for Network Access Control (NAC)
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you discover how to implement secure wireless LAN access (WLAN) across the enterprise network.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2007
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CCNA Wireless Certification
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This paper will describe the growing need for CCNA Wireless certification, what the CCNA Wireless certification is, its benefits, and what pre-requisites, exams, and training is required to get certified.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Cisco Unified Communications: Unifying Communications Infrastructure
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Cisco's unified communications vision combines individual systems with different communications capabilities into a cohesive, powerful communications ecosystem that allows a business to revolutionize itself overnight.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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TOPICS:  IP Telephony | PSTN | QOS | ROI | VoIP | WAN | WLAN

Eleven Myths about 802.11 Wi-Fi Networks
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: In this paper examine 11 such myths and explore ways to use correct information about wireless LANs to make your networks scalable, secure and satisfying to your users.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 29 Aug 2006
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WPA2 Security: Choosing the Right WLAN Authentication Method for Homes and Enterprises
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This paper will explore the authentication 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.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008
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WiMAX Network Rolls Out
sponsored by Intel Corporation
PRODUCT LITERATURE: WiMAX service from XOHM is now beginning to roll out in the U.S.. See where and how you can get connected.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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802.11n: Implementation Best Practices
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
EGUIDE: This document provides those responsible for next-generation WLAN planning and deployment with guidance on how to make the most of their investment 802.11n.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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The Mandate for Lights-Out IT Management
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how IT organizations can successfully automate the management of an increasingly complex IT environment.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Business Value Analysis of Autodesk Topobase in Utilities
sponsored by Autodesk
WHITE PAPER: This study details the business benefits of using Topobase within utilities, and it also outlines industry trends that drive utilities toward integrated information management platforms like Topobase.
Posted: 19 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Upgrading to "full 802.11n"
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
PODCAST: In this podcast, Lisa Phifer and Kate Dostart discuss what businesses can expect to see in the final 802.11n standard and how those "full 802.11n" differences will and won't impact your deployments.
Posted: 18 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 18 Nov 2008
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Multi-Service Business Gateway (MSBG)
sponsored by LSI Corporation
WHITE PAPER: LSI's business gateway solutions enable OEMs to deliver service-aware solutions to carrier and enterprise providers at superior performance and cost points, the solutions integrate all critical functions into a single platform.
Posted: 30 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 Oct 2008
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802.11n: Look before You Leap Key Considerations for Moving to 802.11n
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the 802.11n basics necessary and how 802.11n technology relate to the three C's of network planning, Coverage, Context, and Capacity.
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 | Published: 22 Oct 2008
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The Case for an Untethered Enterprise
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Learn how to take your enterprise completely wireless by implementing the most up to date wireless technology.
Posted: 23 Oct 2008 | Published: 22 Oct 2008
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Data Center LAN Connectivity Guide
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document introduces the issues related to changing data center needs and presents design considerations and recommendations for data center LANs.
Posted: 21 Oct 2008 | Published: 21 Oct 2008
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Enterprise Wireless LAN Security
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the security challenges network administrators face defining and implementing security mechanisms within diverse wired and wireless network environments.
Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
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SSL VPN for Secure Wireless LAN Access
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: For most deployment scenarios, an SSL VPN appliance can provide many of the features 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...
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Wireless Site Survey Best Practices
sponsored by Fluke Networks
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides insight into best practices for executing wireless site surveys.
Posted: 24 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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E-Guide: Developing and Instituting Corporate Mobile Device Policies
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: To learn how to develop appropriate policies for your organization and how to enforce them with mobile security and management tools, read this expert series of tips written by Mark Tauschek.
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | Published: 21 Apr 2008
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A Manager's Guide to Wireless Hotspots - How to Take Advantage of Them While Protecting the Security of Your Corporate Network
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: 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.
Posted: 29 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
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Wireless
sponsored by Information Security Magazine
JOURNAL ARTICLE: Cisco Systems is known as a networking giant because of its dominance in the enterprise networking equipment market. However, it may soon be known as the wireless security giant as well.
Posted: 03 Apr 2007 | Published: 01 Apr 2007
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Bitpipe Research Guide: Wireless
sponsored by Bitpipe
RESOURCE CENTER: Wireless technology is becoming an important component of most enterprises' IT infrastructure.
Posted: 30 Nov 2006 | Published: 30 Nov 2006
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Making Sense of the Wireless World - BlackBerry for Wireless LAN
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews past and present technologies including a discussion 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.
Posted: 05 Feb 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
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WLAN DEFINITION (continued): …  group of standards specify the technologies for wireless LANs. 802.11 standards use the Ethernet protocol and CSMA/CA (carrier sense multiple access with collision avoidance) for path sharing and include an encryption method, the Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm.

High-bandwidth allocation for wireless will make possible a relatively low-cost wiring of classrooms in the United States. A similar frequency allocation has been made … 
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