local area networks (lan)
The Case for Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
White Paper The virtual LAN is a recent addition to the history of Ethernet. The VLAN was introduced to solve a number of networking issues. In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were... [03 Nov 2009]
Approved: Super-speedy wi-fi standard finally gets green light
News The IEEE has finally approved the 802.11n high-throughput wireless LAN standard. The 802.11n Task Group is part of the 802.11 Working Group, which oversees WLAN (wireless local-area... [14 Sep 2009]
Cisco wireless LAN: At risk from 'skyjack' attack
News If an access point has the OTAP enabled, the wireless LAN is also at risk of a "skyjack" exploit, Williamson said. Someone could skyjack a corporation's access point and "use the wireless LAN to create a... [25 Aug 2009]
The Final Judgement - Top Legal Practice Chooses HP ProCurve Networking Again
White Paper Following substantial expansion, Kennedys wanted to refresh its entire Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Networks (LAN) and introduce wireless... [30 Jul 2009]
IEEE 802.11g: The New Mainstream Wireless LAN Standard
White Paper Todays popular IEEE 802.11b (802.11b) for wireless local area networks (WLANs) has changed the face of networking, providing tremendous flexibility for mobile workers and hassle-free... [26 Jun 2009]
Hawaii Safeguards Schools Statewide Using Intrusion Protection Systems From 3Com's TippingPoint Division
White Paper HIDOE's schools rely heavily on its wired and wireless LAN/WAN infrastructure for teaching and administration on notorious Blaster worm struck the Local Area Network... [12 Jun 2009]
3Com Case Study: Three-Gorge University (China)
White Paper The university's various departments have a growing number of Local Area Networks (LAN) and applications running on them. Three-Gorge University is a public full-time... [12 Jun 2009]
Media Converters: LAN to MAN and Beyond
White Paper Media converters are also becoming a critical piece of the data networks outside the LAN, as electrical-to-optical conversion technology is enabling service providers to speed up the deployment and... [23 Apr 2009]
Inference of Network-Wide VLAN Usage in Small Enterprise Networks
White Paper Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) are heavily utilized in enterprise networks to group hosts with common requirements together as if they were on the same... [02 Apr 2009]
IBM System z10 Open Systems Adapter Ethernet Data Router
White Paper The OSA provides a virtual interface to the LAN that may be shared by hundreds of host operating systems. The IBM Open Systems Adapter (OSA) is a family of integrated hardware features that enables direct connection... [02 Apr 2009]
Practical TDM Service Migration to a Converged Ethernet Infrastructure
White Paper Over time, Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)-based Carrier Ethernet E-Line and Ethernet Local Area Network (E-LAN) services promise to eliminate TDM private lines and Frame Relay Virtual... [02 Apr 2009]
SBM Protocol for Providing Real-Time QoS in Ethernet LANs
White Paper This paper deals with the performance evaluation of LAN-Integrated Service protocol called SBM (Subnetwork Bandwidth Manager), a solution to handle QoS requirements over Local Area... [11 Sep 2008]
A Power Line Communication Network Infrastructure for the Smart Home
White Paper This paper motivates the use of power line LAN's as a basic infrastructure for building integrated "Smart homes," wherein Information Appliances (IA) - ranging from simple control or monitoring devices to multimedia... [11 Sep 2008]
The Ethernet Physical Layer as Used in Resilient Packet Ring Systems
White Paper MAC Bridging (IEEE 802.1D), Virtual LAN technology (IEEE 802.1Q) and Class of Service definitions (IEEE 802.1p) have all been instrumental in the continued dominance of Ethernet in Local... [11 Sep 2008]
Exploring Wireless Technologies
White Paper The keystone to a wireless LAN is the cell. The Access Point in turn interconnects cells of a wireless LAN and also connects to a wired Ethernet LAN through some sort of cable... [02 Sep 2008]
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