802.11ac: Preparing to Troubleshoot
August 05, 2013 17:30 PM
As 802.11ac ratification approaches, make sure your WLAN management and troubleshooting tools will be ready for the change.
The 'New' Enterprise WLAN Vendor
July 29, 2013 13:20 PM
AirTight Networks is grabbing attention as a new player in the WLAN market but it's no wireless newbie.
Meru Announces New 11ac AP, Throws Punches
July 18, 2013 15:40 PM
Meru Networks has announced a new 802.11ac AP that it claims is the fastest available. It also threw jabs at competitors as next-gen WLAN competition heats up.
How To Control Applications On Aerohive WLANs
July 17, 2013 12:43 PM
Aerohive includes application visibility and control features that let you identify and set policy around popular applications crossing your wireless network. Here’s how to set it up.
Taking Wireless Infrastructure Outdoors
July 10, 2013 15:12 PM
Tessco's Ventev division releases new products that provide unique alternatives for outdoor wireless coverage.
Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Targets Shopping Malls
June 27, 2013 14:31 PM
PowerCloud Systems aims to gain share in the cloud-managed WLAN market by expanding into retail, but the company faces stiff competition from established vendors.
Wi-Fi Alliance Opens 802.11ac Certification Program
June 20, 2013 11:21 AM
The Wi-Fi Alliance is now certifying interoperability of 802.11ac products for the consumer and enterprise markets. It's a milestone on the road to full ratification of the 11ac standard.
802.11ac: 10Gig Uplinks Are Overkill
June 17, 2013 14:43 PM
There's talk that 802.11ac requires 10Gig uplinks to support maximum throughput. But you may not even need 2Gig uplinks. Here's why.
Cisco Announces Meraki Cloud-Managed Network Service
June 04, 2013 13:53 PM
Cisco has introduced the Cisco Meraki Managed Services Dashboard, which lets managed service providers run their customers' WLANs and wired networks.
The 802.11ac Paradox
May 28, 2013 15:40 PM
What will it take to reap the benefits of 802.11ac, the next generation of wireless networking? A whole lot of wire, and a whole lot of hardware.
Aruba's 802.11ac Rollout Cleans Up Sticky Clients
May 21, 2013 10:47 AM
Aruba Networks is announcing 802.11ac access points and new software that addresses roaming problems caused by “sticky” wireless clients.
Motorola Launches 802.11ac APs
May 15, 2013 11:54 AM
Motorola joins a growing number of enterprise WLAN players with early 802.11ac products. Here's how its new APs stack up.
How to Configure a Cisco Wireless Network
May 02, 2013 14:05 PM
This tutorial shows how to configure a Cisco wireless network. It covers controller setup, WLAN configuration and some advanced settings. Screenshots are included.
The Evolution of Wireless Bridging
April 19, 2013 16:19 PM
Wireless bridges that provide high-speed, site-to-site connectivity have boosted throughput from megabits per second to 100 Gbps, but challenges such as licensing and beam alignment remain.
Ubiquiti Rolls Out 802.11ac APs on the Cheap
April 12, 2013 17:24 PM
Ubiquiti offers an 11ac AP for under $300 in a bid to grab early adopters and price-conscious companies--and to entice customers from WLAN vendors such as Ruckus and Aruba Networks.
Meru Plays Catch-Up on WLAN Capabilities
April 01, 2013 16:16 PM
Meru Networks has rolled out new WLAN capabilities for unified access, device onboarding and more, but its "me too" efforts do little to distinguish it in a competitive market.
Can Ruckus, San Jose Revive Municipal Wi-Fi?
March 19, 2013 19:45 PM
San Jose's downtown is newly awash in Wi-Fi from Ruckus Wireless. But is a catchy slogan and established technology enough to triumph in the failure-prone municipal wireless space?
Mersive Cuts Wires for Projection Systems
March 07, 2013 15:18 PM
Mersive's Solstice software lets mobile devices connect wirelessly to projection systems and flat screens, eliminating the need for cords and adapters in conference rooms and campuses. But we're still a ways away from ubiquitous connectivity.
Aerohive Launches Cloud-Managed Switches
March 05, 2013 13:06 PM
Aerohive Networks widens the field of cloud-managed switching, which has largely been ruled by Meraki. Aerohive's three new switches unify both wired and wireless network access.
WLAN Stress Tests: What’s the Use?
February 26, 2013 16:29 PM
Wireless hardware testing can shed much-needed light on Wi-Fi products when every vendor claims to have the best stuff. But you have to pay attention to the testing details.
