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Cracking open the Linksys WRT54G wireless router
April 19, 2007 11:24am PDT
The Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router is one of the most common 802.11g devices deployed. A favorite of everyone from Linux fans to Windows users, here's a look inside what powers this ubiquitous device.
38 Latest comment by animoid
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Cracking open the Apple TV
October 4, 2010 1:01pm PDT
We take apart the Apple TV and expose the hardware the runs Apple's media player.
14 Latest comment by trag19
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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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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.
4 Latest comment by Neon Samurai
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SolutionBase: 802.11g vs. 802.11b
August 19, 2004 7:00am PDT
How compatible are 802.11g and b? This article examines the differences between the two specifications and reviews the advantages that 802.11g offers.
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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.
71 Latest comment by mjd420nova
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Wireless LAN spectrum management
April 17, 2006 7:05pm PDT
Learn how to design a Wireless LAN that minimizes interference issues for optimum performance and reliability.
6 Latest comment by vinny8888
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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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What is the big deal about 802.11n?
November 20, 2007 7:31am PST
802.11n is being touted as the networking standard that will unwire the network world. Most people are not convinced, yet curious to see how one defends such a claim. The 802.11n standard has two...
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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,...
33 Latest comment by engsat@...
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Unboxing and testing the Apple TV
April 3, 2007 7:24am PDT
See the hardware that lurks inside Apple's latest media machine.
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10 things you should know before you buy an 802.11n wireless device
December 4, 2006 6:46pm PST
If you've spent any time in your local electronic shop, you are sure to have seen a rash of Pre-N and Draft-N (802.11n) wireless products. Before you get caught up in a rush of new product frenzy...
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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.
34 Latest comment by e_syaz
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802.11n, MIMO, and multipath environments
November 12, 2007 6:36am PST
In two previous posts-Multipath environments and how they affect Wi-Fi propagation and How to make the best of 802.11 multipath environments-I examined the somewhat nebulous topic of multipath...
16 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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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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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.
21 Latest comment by Michael Kassner
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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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Factors to consider when building a scalable WLAN
June 14, 2005 6:23pm PDT
Before you take the plunge into wireless, or upgrade your existing 802.11b network, be sure to consider the scalability factors for each of the available technologies. There is no "one size fits...
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Evaluating the wireless networking options
August 12, 2003 7:00am PDT
Presently, Wi-Fi comes in three flavors: 802.11A, 802.11B, and 802.11G. To help you decide which version will work best with your network, here is a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages...
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