If you haven't already deployed a wireless LAN or started planning a deployment, you'll soon be in the minority. WLANs are spreading rapidly in organisations of all sizes.
Just a couple of years ago, IT departments were seriously spooked by the administration and security concerns involved with WLANs, and many were balking at rolling them out. However, there are now much better options for administering and securing WLANs, and the demand for them from users and management is driving lots of deployments.
Therefore, it's crucial to keep abreast with the latest developments in the wireless world. Here's a guide to taking your wireless deployments to the next level of efficiency and performance.
Understanding wireless LAN protocols and components
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Tips for evaluating wireless networking options
Now that wireless networking has been around for several years and is starting to mature, companies have a variety of wireless networking standards and products to choose from. Since Wi-Fi is the dominant wireless networking technology at the moment, I want to discuss the various Wi-Fi options available and how to choose between them.
Understanding wireless LAN protocols and components
At a time when some organisations are investigating the possibility of running Linux instead of Windows on some or all of their desktops, support departments face the possibility of having to support both operating systems. While there are many ways to do this, one that I think works well involves installing both operating systems on a single machine and dual booting.
Considering implementing a WLAN?
A CIO has more to think about when it comes to wireless than how convenient it will be to walk around the office untethered. This article focuses on three main areas to consider in relation to your organisation's needs.
Managing WLAN implementations
CIOs are usually tasked with pondering the high-level ramifications of IT projects, but when it comes to WLAN implementation, it's best to understand the finer points of this technology since several challenges associated with WLAN implementation could spell the difference between the success and failure of projects.
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