http://www.silicon.com Results for wlan en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817342p,00.htm This paper examines the characteristics of a next-generation solution that helps alleviate the prevailing issues and challenges associated with today's WLAN implementations. The emergence of products that conform to related criteria holds the key... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816505p,00.htm The RF model is a significant aspect of WLAN architectures, and as it shall show, the initial selection of a single-channel model drives significant consequences, both good and bad. This paper examines one of the questions central to the technology... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816528p,00.htm Hospitality venues have many choices available to them as they consider deploying WLAN technology. WLAN hotspot access may be fee based or offered for free to guests. The venue may choose to purchase and deploy their own WLAN or engage a service... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816501p,00.htm Off late the features of dual-mode devices (cellular voice and data clients with additional Wi-Fi radios) have grown increasingly sophisticated. The burgeoning capabilities of these devices have attracted the attention of IT staff at enterprises... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816511p,00.htm The study reveals that there is a clear and substantial cost benefit to deploying centrally managed mobile edge overlay WLAN architecture. Focusing all WLAN switching, AAA services, access control, network security and AP management into a common... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816488p,00.htm WLAN Virtualization does the same for the network. With WLAN virtualization, CIOs gain granular control over every client and a network that can adapt to unpredictable workloads or grow with business needs, all while lowering overall cost. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816526p,00.htm First generation WLAN technology had a host of issues that made broad implementation expensive and risky, but a new generation of technology has solved these problems. With advances in the security, management and investment protection of wireless... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816504p,00.htm Three developments have transformed the video landscape by making it possible to transmit multiple channels of high-quality video over a multiuse WLAN that is also carrying data and voice. Sending broadband video over Wireless LANs (WLANs) used to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816524p,00.htm This paper describes a novel system developed by the University of Cincinnati which enables on-campus location-based services for conventional voice calls from cell phones by recognizing and locating the Wi-Fi signal associated with the handset... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816514p,00.htm Despite great strides in Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology, many organizations continue to choose a "No-Wireless" policy, meaning wireless deployments of any kind are expressly prohibited by organizational guidelines. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816487p,00.htm With the introduction of 802.11n, WLAN radio data rates of 300Mbps and peak throughput not too far behind have propelled the speed of wireless networks past wired Ethernet. With the increase in bandwidth comes the prospect of eliminating the vast... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816535p,00.htm The license-free nature of these bands has made them attractive for use by various commercial applications/communication protocols such as Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN), Bluetooth (BT), cordless telephones, baby monitors, wireless security... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60304354p,00.htm When preparing to conduct a site survey for a Cisco wireless LAN (WLAN) installation, follow the Cisco network design methodology. This white paper provides a "how to" overview that can be used when conducting a site survey and installation for a... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60625676p,00.htm WLAN analyzers, sometimes called wireless sniffers, help troubleshoot wireless local area networks for poor signal strength, interference, station saturation, and other problems. This white paper will discuss how WLAN analyzers work and what makes... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60382167p,00.htm But the only way an executive is likely to lose their job over a wireless network is if they end up like the folks at The TJX Companies, who saw millions of credit card numbers stolen from an attack that started with a breach of the WLAN. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:46:39 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60447223p,00.htm Power Consumption and WLAN architecture ? There is a lot of confusion surrounding the capabilities and status of the new 802.11n WiFi standard; understandable since the standard is very broad and has been slow to develop.There are many things to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:42:45 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60729666p,00.htm While advances in wireless protocols have made major improvements in enabling WLAN security, two-factor authentication is crucial to protecting wireless networks from intrusion. Organizations can deploy wireless VPNs or can offer native WLAN access... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:22:18 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719618p,00.htm This webcast offers a practical guide for selecting a WLAN security solution. The presenter explains the prevalent methods for wireless access point detection and classification. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:24:29 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719620p,00.htm This webcast will give attendees a real life case study of how one organization avoided pitfalls while expanding and remediating it's Cisco WLAN and achieved the best performance and robust and accurate wireless security for mission critical... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:24:29 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60719615p,00.htm This webcast will deconstruct the skyjacking vulnerability - explaining why the vulnerability occurs in Cisco WLANs, which Cisco access points are affected, how skyjacking can be exploited to launch potent attacks, and what are the best practices... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:24:29 +0000