Troubleshooting Wireless Networks
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Tip
22 Dec 2022
Wireless network capacity planning and requirements
When planning wireless network capacity needs, tally your total endpoints, monitor application bandwidth usage and consider future growth. Continue Reading
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Tip
04 Nov 2022
Troubleshoot wireless network connection problems in 10 steps
When troubleshooting wireless network issues, several scenarios can emerge. But valuable end-user insights can help network administrators root out problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Nov 2020
How and why to implement Wi-Fi QoS
Quality of service, as network pros know, prioritizes apps as they cross the network. But Wi-Fi QoS needs to be considered, too, in relation to the overall network. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2018
Wi-Fi 6 to spur industry confidence in Wi-Fi, report says
In networking news, a report shows increased confidence in Wi-Fi; Ciena releases an analytics-as-a-service product; and Avi Networks targets multi-cloud load balancing. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
16 Oct 2018
Merging wired and wireless networks spawns valuable analytics
Editor's note: Industry analyst Zeus Kerravala provides his thoughts on Arista Networks' effort to unify wired and wireless networks. Arista is a client of Kerravala's ZK Research, a consulting ... Continue Reading
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News
05 Oct 2018
Nyansa Voyance gets user collaboration feature
Nyansa Voyance has a new feature that lets companies request the contact information of other users of the Wi-Fi performance monitoring software. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2018
Mist automates WLAN monitoring with new AI features
Mist says its AI platform for WLAN monitoring can now handle hundreds of queries and will use deep learning to flag anomalies before they cause problems for users. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Aug 2018
Nyansa's Voyance uses machine learning to improve Wi-Fi troubleshooting
Wi-Fi woes trip up company business, but a tool that uses machine learning can help. Read this review that covers one company's experience with Nyansa's Voyance tool. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2018
Cambium Networks certified in Express Wi-Fi by Facebook program
In networking news, Cambium gets certified in Facebook's Express Wi-Fi program, Nyansa frees up network data worldwide and SevOne will support VMware NSX SD-WAN. Continue Reading
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News
10 Aug 2018
Mist Systems gives VMware NSX SD-WAN a boost
Arista Networks and VMware are focusing on Wi-Fi to bolster products for the wireless LAN. Wi-Fi vendor Mist is strengthening VMware's NSX SD-WAN and Arista has acquired Mojo. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jul 2018
Compare leading on-premises and cloud-managed WLAN products
In order for your organization to select the WLAN architecture that will best meet its needs, you must compare product types, deployment options and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 May 2018
The importance of staying up to date with Wi-Fi training
Wireless networking is changing at breakneck speeds, but Wi-Fi training isn't keeping up. Find out why firms must pay more attention to ensuring engineers are properly trained. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Mar 2018
The on-premises vs. cloud-managed WLAN architecture debate
Although on-premises WLANs and cloud WLANs both offer significant advantages, determining which approach will provide the best return depends on several factors. Continue Reading
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News
27 Mar 2018
Cloud-based Aruba NetInsight focuses on Wi-Fi performance
Aruba's latest cloud-based analytics compares user Wi-Fi performance to let companies see why theirs is underperforming. Aruba NetInsight pricing starts at $50 per managed device. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jan 2018
Managing first-hop router complexity with an IPv6 prefix
This week, bloggers explore IPv6 prefix complexities, the reasons behind high turnover among CISOs and whether the adage 'just reboot it' holds true with advanced wireless LANs. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Nov 2017
Need help making Wi-Fi secure? Consider some 'classic' approaches
Keeping your Wi-Fi secure is a challenge, to say the least. Security hasn't kept up with Wi-Fi advances, but there are steps you can take to keep your Wi-Fi network protected. Continue Reading
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News
03 Nov 2017
What endpoint security systems do companies need?
This week, bloggers look into advances in endpoint security systems, achieving greater functionality with AirCheck G2 and the continued role of the command-line interface in an API era. Continue Reading
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News
26 Jul 2017
Update expands Mist Wi-Fi management platform use cases
The latest update to the Mist Wi-Fi management platform makes it more useful for divvying up network access in hotels, college dormitories and apartment buildings. Continue Reading
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News
27 Jun 2017
Cisco and Apple alliance deepens, targets security and Wi-Fi projects
With Cisco's Ericsson partnership on hold for now, the Cisco and Apple CEOs hinted at joint work on Wi-Fi and security at Cisco annual customer conference. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jun 2017
New Catalyst switches, Cisco DNA force rethinking of campus network
Cisco has launched a Catalyst switching line that provides a redesigned platform for the campus network. The Cisco DNA software console provides the policy-based management layer. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jun 2017
Chef gets compliments for network automation tool features
Networking industry pros discuss the Chef automation tool and how it can be used as a network automation tool. They also examine the evolution of AI and talk about a controller upgrade gone bad. Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2016
Nyansa adds app monitoring to network traffic analytics
Nyansa has widened the capabilities of its network traffic analytics system with the addition of application monitoring. The latest capabilities are packaged as Voyance+. Continue Reading
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News
28 Apr 2016
Dell, Aerohive partner in WLAN infrastructure management
Partners Dell and Aerohive have collaborated on software for managing WLAN infrastructure hardware, including switches and access points. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jan 2016
How to troubleshoot iPhone and iPad connection problems
As iPhone and iPad Wi-Fi clients proliferate in the enterprise, IT must troubleshoot Wi-Fi connection problems. Here's how to solve basic iPhone and iPad connection problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Oct 2015
How to troubleshoot Android Wi-Fi connection problems
Android smartphone and tablet users now abound in the enterprise, making Android Wi-Fi connection troubleshooting a key element of enterprise wireless network connection management. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
05 Oct 2015
Wireless LAN technology: A buyer's guide
This SearchNetworking buyer's guide explores wireless LAN technology to help you buy the right wireless LAN equipment for your enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2014
Three ways to measure wireless network performance
Trying to find ways to assess your wireless network performance? Here are some tools that can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2014
Don't ignore this great wireless training resource
Online wireless support communities are a great resource for IT professionals who need their questions answered quickly. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2013
Download Network Evolution E-Zine
Gain expert insight into how to build your network infrastructure to enable the changing face of IT. Tackle your everyday networking challenges with expert advice to keep your network up and running. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Jun 2011
Multiple access point configuration: Distinguish transmitted signals
Lisa Phifer explains multiple access point configuration when a device tries to differentiate transmitted signals from each point and explains potential issues. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2006
Mobility -- Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals
Mobility, Chapter 5 of 802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals, covers the characteristics of roaming, Layer 2 roaming, Layer 3 roaming and an introduction to mobile IP. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jul 2006
Troubleshooting wireless networks: A systematic approach
Troubleshooting wireless networks can take up a lot of time for network operations staff with a wireless LAN (WLAN) environment. Wireless guru Lisa Phifer discusses the tools and processes involved and breaks down how to approach and resolve wireless problems with a step-by-step, systematic method. Continue Reading
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Quiz
29 May 2006
Wireless networking (CWNA)
Do you think you know a lot about wireless networking? Are you interested in taking the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam? Test your knowledge with our 13-question quiz on wireless networking! Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2006
IEEE 802.3at: Power over Ethernet plus
802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) has been widely adopted for powering VoIP phones, wireless access points and a number of other network-connected products. But it provides a limited amount of power. In this tip, David Jacobs investigates the latest developments in 802.3at PoE, designed to deliver more power to each device. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Apr 2006
Configuring and troubleshooting wireless LAN clients
An understanding of wireless LAN (WLAN) client and WLAN access point communication mechanisms is critical to anyone attempting to initially connect or troubleshoot a WLAN connection. In this tip, Robbie Harrell discusses some of the issues that can be dealt with on the client side when a user experiences WLAN connectivity problems. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2006
Using VLANs to compartmentalize WLAN traffic
Virtual LANs have long been used within enterprise networks to create logical workgroups, independent of physical location or LAN topology. This tip describes how to use these same VLAN capabilities, found in both wired and wireless devices, to tag and compartmentalize Wi-Fi traffic, supporting your company's security and traffic management policies. Continue Reading
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Quiz
13 Oct 2005
Wireless LAN quiz
Take our wireless LAN quiz to find out how much you know about WLAN technologies. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2005
Watch out for Wi-Fi's 'evil twin'
Experts warn that the latest Wi-Fi security risk could endanger enterprise data. The 'evin twin' scam involves tricking users into logging on to rogue access points set up to emulate legitimate wireless LAN equipment. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jul 2004
Deploying both a private and public WLAN
Lisa Phifer answers a reader's request for information about planning and deploying a wireless LAN -- one private and one public. Continue Reading
