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Best Practice For Securing Your Enterprise WLAN

The steady growth of Wi-Fi in the enterprise demands that corporate IT teams learn and adopt new security methodologies tailored to the unique requirements and weaknesses of wireless networks...
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The WiMAX Resolution: Risk vs. Reward

As evidenced by the increase in analyst coverage and the numerous articles in trade magazines, WiMAX has become one of the most talked-about and eagerly anticipated developments among wireless...
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Deploying License-Exempt WiMAX Solutions

Existing and potential wireless Internet service providers (WISPs) and vertical markets such as government and education are considering the benefits associated with Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), specifically the flexibility and cost reduction benefits...
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Economics of Wired vs. Wireless SCADA

At MCIS, we have provided the information below to simplify the comparative economics of wireless versus wired connectivity. The essence of this comparison is based on the variable elements between the two alternatives...
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The Importance of RF Engineering

The success of any wireless communication systems is founded on engineering, particularly in the area of microwave engineering, system design, antenna support structures, lightning protection and grounding, and reliability...
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Wireless LAN: A Comprehensive Approach to Design

While there are many rules of thumb, only appropriate engineering and analysis will deliver a cost effective and functional system. As an example, many service providers typically state “One Wireless Access Point per 70’...
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VPN Client Option vs. Wireless Security Protocols

Implementing wireless security is accomplished through two main tasks: authentication and encryption. To accomplish these tasks there are two basic options...
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