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Configuring the Cisco 871W wireless router: SOHO setup

August 4, 2006 7:00am PDT

Working with the Cisco 871W wireless router will help expand your knowledge of a broad range of Cisco devices. We're kicking off a series of tutorials based on this router with a look at how to...

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Learn to do a wireless LAN site survey with this tutorial

May 2, 2006 5:16pm PDT

Learn how to perform a wireless site survey for optimum Wireless LAN performance using some free and commercial tools.

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Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS

September 5, 2006 7:00am PDT

The previous tutorial in this series looked at how to set up an advanced SOHO configuration for the Cisco 871W wireless router. Now we're turning out attention to the more affordable Cisco 851W....

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Configure secure wireless networking on SonicWALL routers

April 8, 2008 2:42pm PDT

SonicWALL routers provide excellent security by enabling secure communications with remote employees and wireless users. The device’s wireless configuration wizard simplifies the task of...

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Ultimate wireless security guide: An introduction to LEAP authentication

January 11, 2007 5:00pm PST

Enterprise wireless LAN security is a persistent concern for every system administrator and CIO. This article, part of the TechRepublic ultimate guide to enterprise wireless LAN security,...

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Building and managing enterprise WLANs with Ruckus Wireless

January 11, 2011 5:00am PST

Paul Mah gives Ruckus Wireless Access Points a spin and checks out the management console for setting up a WLAN.

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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.

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Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS

July 3, 2008 12:54pm PDT

This tutorial by George Ou and Justin James shows you how to set up an advanced SOHO configuration for the Cisco 851W router.

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Wi-Fi 101: Multipath environments and how they affect Wi-Fi propagation

October 18, 2007 2:05pm PDT

Ever wonder why moving your computer or changing the direction of your Wi-Fi antenna can make such a difference in signal strength? In this Wi-Fi 101 lesson, I explain how RF signals-especially...

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Troubleshooting antenna issues on WLANs

November 7, 2002 8:00am PST

The problems that plague WLAN antennas

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Cloud-controlled Wi-Fi: Growing a network with SaaS

March 1, 2013 12:37pm PST

Nick Hardiman looks at one of the players in the cloud-controlled Wi-Fi space. For SMBs, it's possible to grow a global network and manage it from the cloud.

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Configuring the Cisco 851W or 871W: Standard IOS

May 17, 2007 1:24pm PDT

The previous tutorial in this series looked at how to set up an advanced SOHO configuration for the Cisco 871W wireless router. Now we're turning out attention to the more affordable Cisco 851W....

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What makes up a WLAN

May 3, 2002 7:00am PDT

The three standard WLAN components

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Wireless LAN Overview

April 4, 2006 1:46pm PDT

This article offers an overview of wireless LANs, from simple home setups, to wireless bridging options, to medium- and large-scale enterprise wireless LANs.

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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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Set up a WLAN using our Wireless LAN Integration Project Plan

August 4, 2004 7:00am PDT

Find out how our comprehensive Wireless LAN Integration Project Plan can help you bring a wireless LAN project in on time and on budget.

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Controlling WLAN access with IDS

March 3, 2003 8:00am PST

The lowdown on two popular WLAN ID solutions

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Common drags on WLAN performance

August 5, 2003 7:00am PDT

How to get peak WLAN performance

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If you're stealing bandwidth from a neighbor's WLAN, you better read this

July 8, 2005 6:30am PDT

I know several people that have taken advantage of the fact that at least one of their neighbors has an unsecured Wireless Access Point connected to a broadband Internet connection. I often...

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IT Dojo: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy

June 29, 2009 11:47am PDT

Manually configuring the wireless settings on hundreds, or even thousands, of PCs can be a real chore. Luckily, there is a way to speed up the process. In this IT Dojo video, I show how to save...