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Using the D-Link DWA-131 to connect to 802.11d wireless networks

April 3, 2012 5:35am PDT

Daryl Lucas spent hours trying to get connected to a wireless network in Scotland until he discovered the problem. He shares what he discovered in case you need to know it someday.

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Beacon frames, 802.11 devices, and Kismet

December 15, 2011 9:32am PST

Scott Reeves follows up on his introduction to the Kismet network monitor to examine how it uses beacon frames to detect devices on a 802.11 network.

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Try kismet for detecting hidden 802.11 wireless networks

December 2, 2011 8:18am PST

Kismet is an open source tool similar to netstumbler, and it's particularly good for discovering hidden wireless networks that might be adversely affecting your network.

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Nuts about Nets: Wi-Fi diagnostics you can trust

July 1, 2011 6:00am PDT

It's difficult to predict how modern-day 802.11 networks will behave. Learn how IMMI technology enables better decisions.

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NETGEAR announces 4G mobile Broadband router and other products at CES 2011

January 6, 2011 7:21pm PST

Bill Detwiler looks at four new networking and storage products from NETGEAR shown at CES 2011.

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802.11: Time to clear up some antenna misconceptions

April 9, 2010 9:31am PDT

Antennas for the most part are ignored. That's too bad as they have a huge impact on whether a Wi-Fi link works well or not.

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Nuts about Nets: Wi-Fi diagnostic tools with a difference

March 16, 2010 6:00am PDT

Michael Kassner found that not keeping current with available Wi-Fi test and discovery software was a mistake that cost him a lot of extra work. Find out why he now loves Nuts about Nets.

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Can Wi-Fi keep up with today's applications?

December 22, 2009 6:00am PST

Bandwidth-intensive applications are becoming common place, causing 802.11 devices to be overwhelmed. Is there a solution on the horizon? Michael Kassner reports on the latest technology.

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Video: ViewSonic VPC100 ViePC all-in-one PC

January 12, 2009 11:39am PST

At CES 2009, ViewSonic launched the VPC100 ViePC, all-in-one PC. The machine has an 18.5" LCD monitor, Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor, 1GB RAM, and 160GB HDD. The VPC100 ViePC has an MSRP of $549...

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802.11n: MIMO really needs smart antennas

May 14, 2008 7:57pm PDT

I remain very optimistic about 802.11n being a disruptive technology that will alter everyone’s perception of data networks. If smart antenna systems and beam forming are included in the mix,...

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Xirrus gets cocky about 802.11n and tells IT pros to "Ditch the switch"

May 1, 2008 5:28am PDT

At Interop Las Vegas 2008, Xirrus tried to convince IT pros that it was time to ditch their switches and replace them with the Xirrus 802.11n wireless arrays. See photos of the gimmicky props at...

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Cisco 800 series Integrated Services Routers now support 802.11n

April 16, 2008 6:48pm PDT

Cisco is planning to release the 860 and 880 routers with on board 802.11n this coming June. This is "really good news" for wireless network administrators dealing with remote branch and home...

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Enterprise 802.11n: The fog may be clearing

March 19, 2008 9:20am PDT

There appears to be some semblance of a master plan rising out of the 802.11n implementation fog. Enterprise equipment developers have done their research and are incorporating additional...

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10 ways to prepare for a wireless rollout

March 17, 2008 2:41pm PDT

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...

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Will wi-fi end the reign of the wired network?

March 13, 2008 1:00am PDT

You have heard the hype. It is clear. 802.11N, commonly known as Wi-Fi n is the next great leap in wireless technology. With 802.11g only giving you up to 56 Mbit/sec, the wireless N standard...

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Testing Cisco's enterprise-class 802.11n access point

March 12, 2008 8:30pm PDT

I’m just excited to learn that someone has finally evaluated an enterprise-class 802.11n access point. Until now all of the evaluations I’ve seen dealt with consumer-grade equipment. That kind...

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Wi-Fi is good in Minnesota

March 11, 2008 9:48am PDT

There is some interesting Wi-Fi news from the still frozen northland of Minnesota. St. Paul—sister city of Minneapolis—is grudgingly conceding that the Wi-Fi rollout in Minneapolis is looking...

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Both luck and skill may decide your 2008 wireless strategies

January 31, 2008 7:18am PST

I normally do not like to focus on one specific article or writer’s opinion, but I happen to be a big fan of Joanie Wexler and her insightful research. NetworkWorld has just published Ms...

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The 802.11n power cheats

January 28, 2008 11:57pm PST

I came across an interesting article by Joanie Wexler over at Network World about the power consumption of 802.11n. In a nutshell, the current generation of wireless access points (WAP) generally...

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802.11n equipment is morphing to meet new demands

January 23, 2008 4:15pm PST

Others have presented the idea that equipment based solely on 802.11n will not adequately support emerging applications. If the technology displayed at this year’s CES is any indication, Wi-Fi...