wi-fi (802.11)
RSS wi-fi (802.11)Interoperability Considerations for Today's Wi-Fi Networks
White Paper As Wireless LANs (WLANs) have expanded rapidly over the recent years, the adoption rate for the IEEE 802.11 technology has seen a tremendous growth. Such market demand for unwiring enterprise networks have created... [12 Nov 2009]
Approved: Super-speedy wi-fi standard finally gets green light
News Task group members include the majority of wi-fi chipmakers, software developers, and equipment OEM vendors. According to the Wi-Fi Alliance, the group that tests and... [14 Sep 2009]
Wireless Home Networking and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
White Paper This webcast will discuss how to use some of the new features in Windows XP SP2 for Wi-Fi 802.11 home networking. Changes in Windows XP SP2 include... [31 Jul 2009]
Designing Polycom SpectraLink VoWLAN Solutions to Comply With Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS)
White Paper VoWLAN is defined as "The use of a wireless broadband network for the purpose of vocal conversation, using Wi-Fi or the IEEE 802.11 standard network and wireless access points. The focus... [14 Jul 2009]
Adaptive Modulation (QPSK, QAM)
White Paper These modulation techniques are the basis of communications for systems like cable modems, DSL modems, CDMA, 3G, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) and WiMAX (IEEE 802.16). This paper introduces the... [04 May 2009]
WiMAX/Wi-Fi Coexistence in the 3.65GHz Band - Standardization and Simulation
White Paper Simulation activity is motivated by work within the IEEE 802.19 Coexistence Technical Advisory Group considering WiMAX/Wi-Fi coexistence. Opening of the 3.65-3.7GHz band in the US has created... [22 Apr 2009]
An Architecture for Extensible Wireless LANs
White Paper Driving these changes are new devices such as Wi-Fi enabled VOIP handsets and audiovisual equipment, as well as new services such as Apple's Time Capsule which performs background backups over wireless. [01 Apr 2009]
Planning a Wireless Network
White Paper The paper goes on to describe each of the various flavors of the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard -- including the forthcoming 802.11n -- and offers important architectural considerations for each.... [18 Mar 2009]
802.11n Design and Deployment Guidelines
White Paper The industry has been excited about 802.11n from the day the suggestion was made that fast Ethernet speeds might be achievable in the world of Wi-Fi. And the Wi-Fi... [13 Jun 2008]
Understanding Wi-Fi and WiMAX as Metro-Access Solutions
White Paper This paper provides incumbent wireless Internet service providers (WISPs), new WISPs and demanding new markets (such as government and education) with a technical analysis of alternatives for implementing last-mile wireless broadband... [11 Apr 2008]
WLAN Security - Why Your Firewall, VPN, and IEEE 802.11i Aren't Enough to Protect Your Network
White Paper Wireless Local Area Networks based on the IEEE 802.11 standard (also called 'Wi-Fi', and referred to as 'WLAN' in this paper) have proliferated in enterprises, homes, and public places.... [11 Apr 2008]
Eleven Myths about 802.11 Wi-Fi Networks
White Paper Wi-Fi networks have been misunderstood by much of the IT community since their inception. In this white paper, we'll examine 11 common Wi-Fi myths and explore ways to... [31 Mar 2008]
Beacon-Stuffing: Wi-Fi Without Associations
White Paper This paper presents beacon-stuffing, a low bandwidth communication protocol for IEEE 802.11 networks that enables APs to communicate with clients without association. This enables clients to receive information from... [11 May 2007]
Wi-Fi Location-Based Services - Design and Deployment Considerations
White Paper The wide-spread acceptance of Wi-Fi networks has fueled this dramatic adoption, from deployments in offices and distribution centers to homes and ever-multiplying wireless metropolitan areas.... [14 Dec 2006]
Apple uncloaks iTunes movie downloads
News Microsoft's forthcoming Zune player will include built-in wi-fi as well as a larger screen. Apple overhauled its digital music and video offerings on Tuesday, introducing new iPods in three categories... [13 Sep 2006]
