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CWNSS - Cisco Wireless Networking Site Survey: View Available Dates and LocationsThis course is designed to give you a firm understanding of how to conduct a site survey and explores IT WLAN topologies for voice and data as well as location appliance services. Explore design strategies, including Cisco WCS planning tool, Cognio Spectrum Expert,...; Tags: network, wireless networking, survey, cisco systems inc., site survey, wireless lans, lans, telecommunications, wireless, networking; Training 2008-01-01
Security Requirements for Wireless Networking by Peter Rysavy: This white paper discusses security recommendations and regulations, reviews the security mechanisms available with public wireless networks, explains where they fall short, and concludes that only an end-to-end security approach such as a mobile VPN can fully address the security needs for most applications.; Tags: network, wireless networking, wireless, security; White papers 2007-12-01
Get Affordable Wireless Networking With Breakthrough Speeds and Great Print Quality: Connect multiple desktops and notebooks throughout home or office with the freedom, convenience, and ease of built-in Wi-Fi 802.11g/b. And with SecureEasySetup, one can connect to a wireless network in as little as ten minutes. Built-in wired Ethernet networking makes sharing printer quick and easy, with no additional networking hardware...; Tags: hewlett-packard co., network, wireless networking, wi-fi, wireless, networking; White papers 2007-10-01
Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't work: Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't workOne remarkIn most cases these will be used in a classroom, where in most cases there won't be wireless network or internet available. It enables the pupils to exchange files etc. etc.AFAIK these where never meant to bring internet to these rural areas. (just...; Tags: wi-fi, one laptop per child project, wireless, network, wireless networking, american way; Discussion threads 2007-09-25
Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't work: One of the touted features of the $200 OLPC laptop is the peer-to-peer mesh topology networking feature that can theoretically bring an Internet infrastructure where there is no network infrastructure. The problem is that peer-to-peer wireless LAN mesh topology sounds better than it actually works and there's a good reason...; Tags: network, problem, topology, radio, wireless networking, intel corp., one laptop per child project, wi-fi, wireless, george ou; Blog posts 2007-09-25

Cisco's purchase of Cognio will boost its WiFi analysis toolset: Cisco Systems is making a purchase that I believe will significantly boost the attractiveness of its unified wireless networking suite, as well as its WiFi analysis capabilities it can offer customers. The deal I am referring to is a purchase of...; Tags: network, wi-fi, wireless networking, cisco systems inc., analysis, wireless, cognio, russell shaw; Blog posts 2007-09-18
Dell Latitude Notebooks With Embedded Broadband Wireless Networking Provide Sales Force With Mobile Access: Edward Don & Company is a world-class distributor of food service equipment. Edward Don realized that it needed a mobile sales force that could access e-mail, inventory tracking, and order processing systems in the field. They wanted their sales reps to be able to show customer's products on their notebook...; Tags: dell computer corp., microsoft access, mobile, network, sales force, broadband wireless, notebook computer, broadband, wireless networking, dell latitude, notebooks, sales strategy, sales force management, hardware, notebooks & tablets, sales; Case studies 2007-06-01
SolutionBase: Linux wireless networking made possible with ndiswrapper: In most modern Linux distributions, wireless networking is relatively easy to set up. There are some chipsets and distributions that take a little bit of extra work. That's where ndiswrapper comes in. Jack Wallen shows how it works.; Tags: network, wireless networking, linux, wi-fi, chipsets, wireless, open source, operating systems, software, semiconductors, hardware, components; Download resources 2007-04-27
One last screen, where only a networker should go (Mac and Vista Wireless Networking): One last screen, where only a networker should go Mac and Vista Wireless Networkingsteady, freddy...yeah, that was a pretty good article, until the last screen... or at least the attitude in the comments beneath it.The DNS is optional... most folk who actually read the screen will understand what optional means....; Tags: microsoft windows vista (longhorn), dns, wireless networking, microsoft windows vista, last screen, apple macintosh, network; Discussion threads 2007-02-08
Mac and Vista Wireless Networking: Mitch Ratcliffe continues his examination of the strengths and weaknesses of Windows Vista and Mac OS X. In this gallery, see how Vista has made strides in providing simple management of wireless connections.; Tags: stride, apple mac os, apple macintosh, microsoft windows, microsoft windows vista, wireless connection, wireless, wireless networking, networking; Image galleries 2007-02-07
Photos: So many home wireless standards, so little time: Several wireless networking standards are vying for a center spot in consumers' homes. Here we take you on a tour of some of the most likely candidates.; Tags: standards, wireless, wireless networking, networking; Image galleries 2007-01-24
Want one of Negroponte's laptops? Buy two and you can have one: Want one of Negroponte's laptops? Buy two and you can have oneNot true at allRead this: http://news.zdnet.co.uk/hardware/0,1000000091,39285426,00.htmNegroponte's ddenied the story and the BBC retracted it. It would go completely contrary to what Negroponte's said before, that letting it be acceptable to have an XO laptop, if you're not a third...; Tags: notebooks, wi-fi, laptop computer, negroponte, third world, wireless networking; Discussion threads 2007-01-12
WarDrive: Investigate and defend the security of wireless networking: As more and more wireless networks are deployed, the need to secure them increases. Enter WarDriving, an effort to educate wireless-network users about the insecurities associated with wireless networking. In brief, WarDriving is the act of moving around a specific area and mapping the population of wireless access...; Tags: security, network, wireless networking, wardrive, wi-fi, wireless; Book chapters 2006-12-06
In Focus: Wireless Networking: See ZDNet's focus on Wireless Networking for the latest news and perspectives from around the blogosphere.; Tags: wireless networking; Blog posts 2006-11-15
Photos: Beyond Bluetooth headsets: Showcase demonstrates how companies are using the wireless networking standard in more than just earphones.; Tags: wi-fi, wireless networking, networking, wireless; Image galleries 2006-11-03
September 2006 IT Priorities Report: In the September 2006 survey of IT priorities of medium to large U.S. organizations, IT decision makers expect spending to increase in application development, security, and wired and wireless networking solutions over the next year. Wireless/mobile solutions' spending is expected to grow 10% over next 12 months, and network administration...; Tags: network, cnet networks inc., information technology, wireless networking, cnet network, wi-fi, strategy, wireless, networking, management; Research reports 2006-09-26
August 2006 IT Priorities Report: In the August 2006 survey of IT priorities of medium to large U.S. organizations, IT decision makers expect spending to increase in application development, security, Web tech, and wired and wireless networking solutions over the next year. Spending on authentication/encryption and disaster recovery is expected to increase approximately 20% over...; Tags: priority, cnet networks inc., information technology, wireless networking, cnet network, strategy, wi-fi, wireless, management; Research reports 2006-08-30
Wireless Networking Security: Open Issues in Trust, Management, Interoperation and Measurement: The pervasive availability and wide usage of wireless networks with different kinds of topologies, techniques and protocol suites have brought with them a need to improve security mechanisms. The design, development and evaluation of security techniques must begin with a thorough analysis of the requirements and a deeper understanding of...; Tags: technique, wireless networking, productivity, wi-fi, wireless, security; White papers 2006-08-24
Transforming Retail Business Using Cisco Unified Wireless Network Mobility Services: This whitepaper describes how Retail Businesses can employ mobility services to improve business efficiency, boost profitability, and increase Customer satisfaction. Initially adopted as a method of increasing productivity in warehouse and storage areas, wireless networking is emerging as a critical component in the retail business. Having been one of the...; Tags: mobility, wireless networking, cisco systems inc., wireless network, wi-fi, wireless; White papers 2006-07-01
Dell could bring down your (or your neighbors) wireless network: Dell could bring down your or your neighbors wireless networkIt's about profit. That drives inferior products to market,with the worst of the lot managing, oddly, to become universal.Wireless networking is not ready.The internet was not ready.Windows NEVER was and the patched nature of it (patched with second rate threading...; Tags: wireless lans, wi-fi, wireless networking, ieee 802.11n, wireless network, dell computer corp., licensed user, network, wireless, microsoft windows, microsoft corp.; Discussion threads 2006-06-19