Wireless TechGuides
Does Wi-Fi security matter?
Researchers at Indiana University say Wi-Fi networks are insecure and warn that more education is needed.
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Cisco pushes mobility
At annual customer pep rally, concept of letting users connect to network from any device, anywhere is front and center.
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10 ways to protect your network against wireless devices
There's no shortage of information explaining how to create a secure wireless network. But what about securing your network from wireless devices?
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Coming soon: Native Wi-Fi support for Linux
Software developers who build products for the Linux platform will no longer have to worry about embedding drivers to offer wireless support.
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Tips on implementing an OTA call-logging system
An over-the-air dispatch system offers significant benefits, including better response times and reduced downtime for your customers. But as IT pro Jeff Dray explains, rolling out an effective system requires sound planning and careful decision-making.
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Microsoft touts wireless keyboard, mouse for Macs
Microsoft expands its Apple-compatible lineup with Mac-friendly key layout and a mouse with tilt-wheel navigation.
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Use virtual honeynets to stop intruders
Ready to take a more proactive role in protecting against intruders? Instead of waiting for them to come to you, you can lure them in (and in some cases, catch them) by deploying a fake server or entire fake network called a honeypot or honeynet.
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Learn to do a wireless LAN site survey
Learn how to perform a wireless site survey for optimum Wireless LAN performance using some free and commercial tools.
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Wireless LAN spectrum management
Learn how to design a Wireless LAN that minimizes interference issues for optimum performance and reliability.
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Wireless in large enterprises
In this final installment of our wireless networking series, George Ou walks us through wireless LANs of large enterprises.
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Building wireless bridges
In this second instalment of wireless networks, George Ou looks at wireless bridging in greater detail.
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Wireless LAN in the home
In part one of a special feature on wireless LANs, George Ou outlines the network topologies for simple home setups.
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Mobile virus no real threat for now
Despite the emergence of a proof-of-concept virus that can attack both PCs and handhelds, businesses do not yet have much cause to worry about mobile viruses, say market observers.
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Study: Cell phones a hazard on flights
Despite the ban on cellular calls on planes, many passengers can't resist--and often during critical stages of flights.
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Flat-rate tariffs will spur HSDPA services
Pricing strategies will determine the uptake of high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) services, says analyst firm.
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Industry players will shun WiMax, says report
According to Capgemini, a number of significant factors including cost, speed and the uncertain regulatory environment, will hinder WiMax adoption.
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Report: Microsoft, Linux to dominate smart phones by 2010
A new analyst report has predicted that smart phone OS leader Symbian will soon be toppled by two relative upstarts of the mobile world.
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Chips that really get under your skin
Visions of the bionic man are driving research into the combination of human tissue and silicon chips.
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Mobile TV's picture still fuzzy
3GSM: Operators are keen to promote mobile TV--just as soon as they sort out the whats, whens, wheres, hows and why bothers.
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Not quite 2G, not quite 3G
The U.K. has got its first EDGE network--boosting data speeds for mobile users outside of 3G areas--courtesy of Orange.
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