Before you uncrate one piece of network equipment for a mass deployment, you need to have the right design in place. Good network design is often the difference between a successful rollout and a torrent of user complaints. Many organizations are now considering deployment of wireless LANs and are working on the basic network designs… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2002
Wi-Fi In The Steel City
A growing number of cities are setting up Wi-Fi access in public outdoor areas like parks for business districts. Via [news.com.com]
Wireless Strategy Behind Closed Doors
About 20 academics, business executives and members of government agencies begin meeting Monday behind closed doors in Washington, D.C., to discuss their concerns about wireless security. Via [news.com.com]
AirMagnet 1.2 Reveals WLAN Trouble Spots
AirMagnet 1.2 is a no-frills wireless sniffer for the Pocket PC platform from startup AirMagnet. The sniffer is easy to use right out of the box, and in eWeek Labs’ tests the system provided consistently accurate information about WLAN traffic. AirMagnet is a great choice for network managers who need to perform wireless site surveys… Continue Reading
PC Magazine And eWeek Announce i3 Winners
On May 7 at the NetWorld+Interop show, PC Magazine and eWEEK announced the winners of the second annual i3 awards for innovative networking technologies. Via [pcmag.com]
Why 3G Should Fear The Wireless LAN
Fast-forward three years: Wireless carriers have completed the build-out of their third-generation networks. Now consumers have “always on” connectivity and can take advantage of high data rates on their handsets or PDAs. Via [news.com.com]