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Perform a wireless LAN site survey with this Excel macro tool and NetStumbler
May 2006
Learn how to perform wireless site surveys for optimum wireless LAN performance with the help of this Excel macro. The companion tutorial to this download is available as an article here. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy describes the steps your employees must take when connecting personal devices to the organization's systems and networks.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 must-have Android apps
Jan 2010
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
Analyst Briefing: BYOD empowers users but challenges traditional IT
Feb 2013
IT leaders are finding ways to capitalize on the benefits of BYOD while reducing its risks. This analysis examines the impact of BYOD and looks at how organizations are dealing with the trend.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
Wireless access point placement diagram
Jan 2003
The placement of wireless access points requires careful planning so that wireless clients can connect in all the required areas. This Visio diagram of a detailed WAP site plan provides an example...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise offers practical advice from CIOs, strategies for addressing BYOD issues, and analyses of the impact that consumerization of devices...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
10 things you should know about supporting mobile devices
Sep 2010
The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
10+ ways to improve your mobile computing experience
Nov 2010
From smartphones to iPads to netbooks and high-powered laptops, our mobile options have gone through the roof. But not everyone is using the devices to their full advantage. Deb Shinder offers...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. Polly Traylor offers some tips on maximizing your mobile phone...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
-
Downloads
10 iPad business apps worth loading
Apr 2010
How business-friendly is the iPad? Pretty darn friendly, says one IT consultant -- as long as you load the right apps.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
10 ways to get a network connection when there's no network handy
May 2010
Being stuck without a network connection isn't just an inconvenience; in some cases, it could compromise your job. Here are a few fallback options that may save the day.This download is also...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone
Nov 2009
Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Downloads
10 things you should know before you buy an 802.11n wireless device
Dec 2006
The standard for 802.11n is still in the draft stage and is subject to significant changes before it becomes ratified. But that small fact has not stopped enterprising vendors from offering Pre-N...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Book chapters
Design real-world RFID solutions
May 2006
This sample chapter from the RFID Sourcebook offers designers and implementers a rich set of tools and guidelines to help build realistic, nontrivial Radio Frequency Identification solution to...
Provided by IBM Press
-
Book chapters
Recording audio notes in Evernote
Feb 2012
This excerpt from Que's My Evernote walks through the basic process of creating audio notes on various devices.
Provided by Que Publishing
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Downloads
10 indispensable iPhone apps for IT administrators
Jan 2010
There are many sophisticated iPhone applications that can simplify your life as a system or network admin. Michael Kassner highlights his favorites.This download is also available as a...
Provided by Michael Kassner
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Administering mobile messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 2007
Users aren't always attached to their desks. When users are on the go and traveling, they may still need access to corporate communications. Brien Posey shows how to configure mobile messaging for...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Book chapters
Making voice and video calls with Skype
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Skype Me!: From Single User to Small Enterprise and Beyond, discusses how you can make and receive Skype voice calls without having to sit at your computer. Learn...
Provided by Syngress
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Book chapters
Maximize WLAN performance by correctly installing and configuring your access points
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco 802.11 Wireless Networking Quick Reference, discusses how to install and configure access points. Learn how install and configure your access points (APs),...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
Linksys wireless access point: Lock it down in 10 steps
Feb 2005
A huge number of wireless access points (WAPs) that are in use in both businesses and home offices are not secured. Don't let your access point be one of them. Here are 10 steps that you can...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Downloads
Wireless Communications Policy
Jun 2006
Wireless networks are becoming more and more popular. They're also an easy way for hackers and competitors to hack your network if improperly configured or used. This policy's purpose is to help...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Build a secure and reliable Wireless LAN
May 2007
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN) and how should it be designed? In this sample chapter from Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network, take an overview of WLANs....
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
iPhone in the Enterprise: Management Solutions
Dec 2009
With Apple's release of the iPhone 3G, the iPhone is now a more viable choice in the enterprise space. In this TechRepublic download, we outline ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things Windows Mobile and the iPhone OS could learn from each other
Feb 2010
If you could merge the best features of Windows Mobile and the iPhone operating system, what would your hybrid OS look like? Here's one tech's vision.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Brien Posey
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Downloads
TechRepublic's Wireless Technologies Scorecard - PDF
May 2005
Quick! What's the difference between 2.5G and 3G wireless? CMDA and CDPD? Keeping track of the ever changing alphabet soup of wireless technologies can be difficult. Download and print this PDF...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Track and protect your data flow with the 802.11 Protocol Map
Aug 2005
Finding your way through the complicated maze of the 802.11 protocol can be a daunting task. This download of Matthew Gast's 802.11 Protocol Map guides you through it safely. As with any...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Top 10 ways the Droid Incredible killed my iPhone envy
May 2010
What does it take to slay the iPhone? Sam Diaz says the Droid Incredible is more than up to the task.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Sam Diaz
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Downloads
Wireless Networking Tool Kit - ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Tool Kit CD-ROM, the companion to the Wireless Networking Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: 802.11g Wireless Networking
Jan 2005
Tap TechRepublic's 802.11g Wireless Networking Quick Guide for proven recommendations on deploying 802.11g wireless networks. The guide examines critical technical and management details to review...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless LAN Project Plan
Jun 2005
Our Wireless LAN Project Plan helps you organize and implement this large-scale technology upgrade. The plan comes complete with a detailed specification document outlining each task and its...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack
Jun 2005
The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These tools are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Downloads
802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's 802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available formerly for sale in our TechRepublic catalog....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Networking Survival Guide
Aug 2005
Wireless computing demands continue to rise, but introducing a wireless network requires careful planning, knowledgeable configuration, and diligent maintenance. Establish, troubleshoot, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Troubleshooting WLANs
Nov 2005
Wireless networks are becoming more and more commonplace every day. If you've tried to deploy one in your organization, you also know they can also create all sorts of new problems to deal with....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Top 10 smartphones of 2010... for now
May 2010
The smartphone market is really taking off, with many compelling devices available on all four major U.S. wireless carriers. Matthew Miller shares his list of the best available and anticipated...
Provided by Matthew Miller
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Downloads
10 reasons for Windows Mobile users to switch to Droid
Oct 2010
If you're looking for advanced smart phone capabilities and you don't want to wait months to get them, Deb Shinder suggests you consider a Droid. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
The top 10 Android smartphones (for now)
Oct 2010
A hot new Android phone seems to hit the market almost every week. To help you sort through them all, Jason Hiner put together this list of the 10 best Android smartphones, based on the quality...
Provided by Jason Hiner
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Downloads
TechRepublic Power Checklist: Providing Wireless Access In Large Offices
Oct 2006
Wireless access is both the bane of the IT professional's existence and a huge boon. When it comes to risk management, wireless can be IT's Achilles Heel. However, in terms of convenience and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Weigh the applications, costs, and benefits of deploying a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) in your company
May 2007
The deployment of a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) can provide substantial benefits to companies, but every company should complete a financial study to adequately determine the benefits and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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Downloads
The role of 802.11n in the enterprise
Jul 2007
As the 802.11n standard gets closer to final ratification, enterprises are beginning to wonder how it may affect their wireless LAN strategy. There may be serious implications for both the...
Provided by George Ou
-
Downloads
Analyst Briefing: BYOD empowers users but challenges traditional IT
Feb 2013
IT leaders are finding ways to capitalize on the benefits of BYOD while reducing its risks. This analysis examines the impact of BYOD and looks at how organizations are dealing with the trend.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Mobile Device Policy
Feb 2013
The Mobile Device Policy will help your organization properly manage smartphones and tablet computers and safeguard the information on those devices.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy describes the steps your employees must take when connecting personal devices to the organization's systems and networks.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise offers practical advice from CIOs, strategies for addressing BYOD issues, and analyses of the impact that consumerization of devices...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Recording audio notes in Evernote
Feb 2012
This excerpt from Que's My Evernote walks through the basic process of creating audio notes on various devices.
Provided by Que Publishing
-
Downloads
10+ ways to improve your mobile computing experience
Nov 2010
From smartphones to iPads to netbooks and high-powered laptops, our mobile options have gone through the roof. But not everyone is using the devices to their full advantage. Deb Shinder offers...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
The top 10 Android smartphones (for now)
Oct 2010
A hot new Android phone seems to hit the market almost every week. To help you sort through them all, Jason Hiner put together this list of the 10 best Android smartphones, based on the quality...
Provided by Jason Hiner
-
Downloads
10 reasons for Windows Mobile users to switch to Droid
Oct 2010
If you're looking for advanced smart phone capabilities and you don't want to wait months to get them, Deb Shinder suggests you consider a Droid. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about supporting mobile devices
Sep 2010
The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
Top 10 smartphones of 2010... for now
May 2010
The smartphone market is really taking off, with many compelling devices available on all four major U.S. wireless carriers. Matthew Miller shares his list of the best available and anticipated...
Provided by Matthew Miller
-
Downloads
10 ways to get a network connection when there's no network handy
May 2010
Being stuck without a network connection isn't just an inconvenience; in some cases, it could compromise your job. Here are a few fallback options that may save the day.This download is also...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Top 10 ways the Droid Incredible killed my iPhone envy
May 2010
What does it take to slay the iPhone? Sam Diaz says the Droid Incredible is more than up to the task.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Sam Diaz
-
Downloads
10 iPad business apps worth loading
Apr 2010
How business-friendly is the iPad? Pretty darn friendly, says one IT consultant -- as long as you load the right apps.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
10 things Windows Mobile and the iPhone OS could learn from each other
Feb 2010
If you could merge the best features of Windows Mobile and the iPhone operating system, what would your hybrid OS look like? Here's one tech's vision.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
10 must-have Android apps
Jan 2010
The Android Market is teeming with apps that can make your life easier in countless ways. These 10 are among the best.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
10 indispensable iPhone apps for IT administrators
Jan 2010
There are many sophisticated iPhone applications that can simplify your life as a system or network admin. Michael Kassner highlights his favorites.This download is also available as a...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
iPhone in the Enterprise: Management Solutions
Dec 2009
With Apple's release of the iPhone 3G, the iPhone is now a more viable choice in the enterprise space. In this TechRepublic download, we outline ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone
Nov 2009
Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. Polly Traylor offers some tips on maximizing your mobile phone...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
-
Downloads
10 things you should look for in a netbook
Apr 2009
When you're evaluating netbooks, you have to weigh the convenience of their small form factor against a variety of limitations. Erik Eckel explains several key considerations that will help you...
Provided by Erik Eckel
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Downloads
10 ways to prepare for a wireless rollout
Mar 2008
Rolling out a wireless LAN within your organization can provide numerous benefits -- but it's more complicated than just plugging in a wireless access point (WAP). You need to address a number of...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
10+ applications for getting down to business with Windows Mobile 6
Dec 2007
There are hundreds of great third-party applications available for your Windows Mobile phone. Models such as the i760 are full-fledged tiny computers, and you can do a lot with them that you do...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
10 reasons why the Samsung i760 is better than the iPhone for business users
Nov 2007
IT pro Deb Shinder resisted the urge to buy an iPhone as she waited for the release of the new Samsung i760 running WM6 -- and she's glad she did. Now that's she's been using her i760 awhile,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Explore the technical challenges that could impede WiMAX adoption and deployment
Oct 2007
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), an industry consortium-based specification implementing IEEE 802.16 Air Interface Standard, holds a lot of social promise. However,...
Provided by informIT
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Downloads
Investigate the legislative barriers against Municipal Wireless (WiMAX)
Oct 2007
Municipalities considering WiMAX have much bigger hurdles to overcome than mere technological challenges. They are also facing legislative barriers set up by states and funded by...
Provided by informIT
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Book chapters
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer and the benefits and tradeoffs associated with its various modes
Oct 2007
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer in this chapter download from Fundamentals of WiMax: Understanding Broadband Wireless Networking. Investigate the nature of the WiMAX PHY layer and understand...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Downloads
Top 10 alternatives to the iPhone
Oct 2007
If you've decided the iPhone doesn't quite fit your needs -- at least not in its current incarnation -- you might want to check out these alternatives. Deb Shinder offers a quick rundown of the...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
Build a wearable PC (Part 2)
Sep 2007
Tired of his heavy laptop turning him into Quasimodo, author Cyrus Peikari dreamed up a solution: a PC he could wear on his body. In Part 2 of this article, follow along as Cyrus continues his...
Provided by informIT
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Build a wearable PC (Part 1)
Sep 2007
Tired of his heavy laptop turning him into Quasimodo, author Cyrus Peikari dreamed up a solution: a PC he could wear on his body. In this article, learn how you can ditch your cumbersome laptop...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
The role of 802.11n in the enterprise
Jul 2007
As the 802.11n standard gets closer to final ratification, enterprises are beginning to wonder how it may affect their wireless LAN strategy. There may be serious implications for both the...
Provided by George Ou
-
Book chapters
Build a secure and reliable Wireless LAN
May 2007
What is a wireless local area network (WLAN) and how should it be designed? In this sample chapter from Managing and Securing a Cisco Structured Wireless-Aware Network, take an overview of WLANs....
Provided by Syngress
-
Book chapters
Weigh the applications, costs, and benefits of deploying a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) in your company
May 2007
The deployment of a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) can provide substantial benefits to companies, but every company should complete a financial study to adequately determine the benefits and...
Provided by Cisco Press
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Administering mobile messaging in Exchange Server 2007
May 2007
Users aren't always attached to their desks. When users are on the go and traveling, they may still need access to corporate communications. Brien Posey shows how to configure mobile messaging for...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
10 things you should know before you buy an 802.11n wireless device
Dec 2006
The standard for 802.11n is still in the draft stage and is subject to significant changes before it becomes ratified. But that small fact has not stopped enterprising vendors from offering Pre-N...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Power Checklist: Providing Wireless Access In Large Offices
Oct 2006
Wireless access is both the bane of the IT professional's existence and a huge boon. When it comes to risk management, wireless can be IT's Achilles Heel. However, in terms of convenience and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Communications Policy
Jun 2006
Wireless networks are becoming more and more popular. They're also an easy way for hackers and competitors to hack your network if improperly configured or used. This policy's purpose is to help...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Networking Tool Kit - ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Tool Kit CD-ROM, the companion to the Wireless Networking Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: 802.11g Wireless Networking
Jan 2005
Tap TechRepublic's 802.11g Wireless Networking Quick Guide for proven recommendations on deploying 802.11g wireless networks. The guide examines critical technical and management details to review...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless LAN Project Plan
Jun 2005
Our Wireless LAN Project Plan helps you organize and implement this large-scale technology upgrade. The plan comes complete with a detailed specification document outlining each task and its...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack
Jun 2005
The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These tools are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Explore the technical challenges that could impede WiMAX adoption and deployment
Oct 2007
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), an industry consortium-based specification implementing IEEE 802.16 Air Interface Standard, holds a lot of social promise. However,...
Provided by informIT
-
Downloads
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) Policy describes the steps your employees must take when connecting personal devices to the organization's systems and networks.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Mobile Device Policy
Feb 2013
The Mobile Device Policy will help your organization properly manage smartphones and tablet computers and safeguard the information on those devices.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Perform a wireless LAN site survey with this Excel macro tool and NetStumbler
May 2006
Learn how to perform wireless site surveys for optimum wireless LAN performance with the help of this Excel macro. The companion tutorial to this download is available as an article here. This...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 ways to turn your mobile phone into an efficient business tool
Jul 2009
Increasingly sophisticated smartphone capabilities are making it easier for road warriors to accomplish business tasks. Polly Traylor offers some tips on maximizing your mobile phone...
Provided by Polly Schneider Traylor
-
Downloads
Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise
Aug 2012
TechRepublic's Facing the Challenges of BYOD in the Enterprise offers practical advice from CIOs, strategies for addressing BYOD issues, and analyses of the impact that consumerization of devices...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things Android phones do better than the iPhone
Nov 2009
Jack Wallen has jumped on the Android bandwagon in a big way. Find out which features won him over.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
iPhone in the Enterprise: Management Solutions
Dec 2009
With Apple's release of the iPhone 3G, the iPhone is now a more viable choice in the enterprise space. In this TechRepublic download, we outline ...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 indispensable iPhone apps for IT administrators
Jan 2010
There are many sophisticated iPhone applications that can simplify your life as a system or network admin. Michael Kassner highlights his favorites.This download is also available as a...
Provided by Michael Kassner
-
Downloads
10 things Windows Mobile and the iPhone OS could learn from each other
Feb 2010
If you could merge the best features of Windows Mobile and the iPhone operating system, what would your hybrid OS look like? Here's one tech's vision.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
10 iPad business apps worth loading
Apr 2010
How business-friendly is the iPad? Pretty darn friendly, says one IT consultant -- as long as you load the right apps.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Erik Eckel
-
Downloads
Linksys wireless access point: Lock it down in 10 steps
Feb 2005
A huge number of wireless access points (WAPs) that are in use in both businesses and home offices are not secured. Don't let your access point be one of them. Here are 10 steps that you can...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Wireless access point placement diagram
Jan 2003
The placement of wireless access points requires careful planning so that wireless clients can connect in all the required areas. This Visio diagram of a detailed WAP site plan provides an example...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Book chapters
Making voice and video calls with Skype
Dec 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Skype Me!: From Single User to Small Enterprise and Beyond, discusses how you can make and receive Skype voice calls without having to sit at your computer. Learn...
Provided by Syngress
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Wireless Technologies Scorecard - PDF
May 2005
Quick! What's the difference between 2.5G and 3G wireless? CMDA and CDPD? Keeping track of the ever changing alphabet soup of wireless technologies can be difficult. Download and print this PDF...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Track and protect your data flow with the 802.11 Protocol Map
Aug 2005
Finding your way through the complicated maze of the 802.11 protocol can be a daunting task. This download of Matthew Gast's 802.11 Protocol Map guides you through it safely. As with any...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Top 10 ways the Droid Incredible killed my iPhone envy
May 2010
What does it take to slay the iPhone? Sam Diaz says the Droid Incredible is more than up to the task.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Sam Diaz
-
Book chapters
Design real-world RFID solutions
May 2006
This sample chapter from the RFID Sourcebook offers designers and implementers a rich set of tools and guidelines to help build realistic, nontrivial Radio Frequency Identification solution to...
Provided by IBM Press
-
Downloads
Wireless Networking Tool Kit - ISO
Nov 2004
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's Wireless Networking Tool Kit CD-ROM, the companion to the Wireless Networking Survival Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available for...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Quick Guide: 802.11g Wireless Networking
Jan 2005
Tap TechRepublic's 802.11g Wireless Networking Quick Guide for proven recommendations on deploying 802.11g wireless networks. The guide examines critical technical and management details to review...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless LAN Project Plan
Jun 2005
Our Wireless LAN Project Plan helps you organize and implement this large-scale technology upgrade. The plan comes complete with a detailed specification document outlining each task and its...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack
Jun 2005
The Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Pack includes three Excel workbooks: the Gap Analysis Report, the Vendor Selection Checklist, and the Vendor Reference Questionnaire. These tools are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide - ISO
Mar 2005
Burn your own CD version of TechRepublic's 802.11 Wireless Networking Resource Guide. This download is a complete image of the CD available formerly for sale in our TechRepublic catalog....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Wireless Networking Survival Guide
Aug 2005
Wireless computing demands continue to rise, but introducing a wireless network requires careful planning, knowledgeable configuration, and diligent maintenance. Establish, troubleshoot, and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Real World Guide: Troubleshooting WLANs
Nov 2005
Wireless networks are becoming more and more commonplace every day. If you've tried to deploy one in your organization, you also know they can also create all sorts of new problems to deal with....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 ways to get a network connection when there's no network handy
May 2010
Being stuck without a network connection isn't just an inconvenience; in some cases, it could compromise your job. Here are a few fallback options that may save the day.This download is also...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Top 10 smartphones of 2010... for now
May 2010
The smartphone market is really taking off, with many compelling devices available on all four major U.S. wireless carriers. Matthew Miller shares his list of the best available and anticipated...
Provided by Matthew Miller
-
Downloads
10 things you should know about supporting mobile devices
Sep 2010
The explosion of mobile device usage in business has led to some tricky and unexpected support challenges. Brien Posey lists some of the concerns IT pros should be aware of.This download is also...
Provided by Brien Posey
-
Downloads
10 reasons for Windows Mobile users to switch to Droid
Oct 2010
If you're looking for advanced smart phone capabilities and you don't want to wait months to get them, Deb Shinder suggests you consider a Droid. This download is also available as an entry in our...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
The top 10 Android smartphones (for now)
Oct 2010
A hot new Android phone seems to hit the market almost every week. To help you sort through them all, Jason Hiner put together this list of the 10 best Android smartphones, based on the quality...
Provided by Jason Hiner
-
Downloads
10+ ways to improve your mobile computing experience
Nov 2010
From smartphones to iPads to netbooks and high-powered laptops, our mobile options have gone through the roof. But not everyone is using the devices to their full advantage. Deb Shinder offers...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
Wireless Communications Policy
Jun 2006
Wireless networks are becoming more and more popular. They're also an easy way for hackers and competitors to hack your network if improperly configured or used. This policy's purpose is to help...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic Power Checklist: Providing Wireless Access In Large Offices
Oct 2006
Wireless access is both the bane of the IT professional's existence and a huge boon. When it comes to risk management, wireless can be IT's Achilles Heel. However, in terms of convenience and...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
10 things you should know before you buy an 802.11n wireless device
Dec 2006
The standard for 802.11n is still in the draft stage and is subject to significant changes before it becomes ratified. But that small fact has not stopped enterprising vendors from offering Pre-N...
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Book chapters
Weigh the applications, costs, and benefits of deploying a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) in your company
May 2007
The deployment of a Voice over Wireless LAN (VoWLAN) can provide substantial benefits to companies, but every company should complete a financial study to adequately determine the benefits and...
Provided by Cisco Press
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The role of 802.11n in the enterprise
Jul 2007
As the 802.11n standard gets closer to final ratification, enterprises are beginning to wonder how it may affect their wireless LAN strategy. There may be serious implications for both the...
Provided by George Ou
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Build a wearable PC (Part 1)
Sep 2007
Tired of his heavy laptop turning him into Quasimodo, author Cyrus Peikari dreamed up a solution: a PC he could wear on his body. In this article, learn how you can ditch your cumbersome laptop...
Provided by informIT
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Build a wearable PC (Part 2)
Sep 2007
Tired of his heavy laptop turning him into Quasimodo, author Cyrus Peikari dreamed up a solution: a PC he could wear on his body. In Part 2 of this article, follow along as Cyrus continues his...
Provided by informIT
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Top 10 alternatives to the iPhone
Oct 2007
If you've decided the iPhone doesn't quite fit your needs -- at least not in its current incarnation -- you might want to check out these alternatives. Deb Shinder offers a quick rundown of the...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Book chapters
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer and the benefits and tradeoffs associated with its various modes
Oct 2007
Study the WiMax physical (PHY) layer in this chapter download from Fundamentals of WiMax: Understanding Broadband Wireless Networking. Investigate the nature of the WiMAX PHY layer and understand...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
