Wireless Tutorials and Training
Cisco Accelerates Wi-Fi with Aironet 3600
New access point, includes four antennas and 802.11r support for fast roaming.
Read more...Mandarin Oriental Hides Wi-Fi in the Walls
In addition to deploying the Ruckus ZoneFlex 7025 Wi-Fi wall switch in guest rooms, the hotel also installed ZoneFlex dual-band 802.11n access points to support a higher density of concurrent users.
Read more...Review: Meraki Enterprise Cloud Controller for APs
Long before “cloud” was a buzzword, Meraki applied this winning architecture to WLANs.
Read more...Logitech Harmony Link Review
The Logitech Harmony Link turns any iOS or Andriod device into a universal remote control, but it works better in principle than in practice.
Read more...How to Reanimate Dead Spots in Wi-Fi Networks
We look at various options to remedy localized Wi-Fi network outages.
Read more...Get Help With Remote Assistance and Windows 7
Windows 7 has made Remote Assistance simpler than before, which means you'll have an easier time helping friends and family members with their computers, or tapping your local guru for some help with your own. Read more...
Managing PCI DSS Requirements with a WLAN
If you process credit card data you've got a lot of security responsibilities. If you process credit card data over a wireless network, you have even more. Read more...
How to: Choose the Best Laptop for your Small Business
Notebooks PCs continue to get more powerful, more functional, and less expensive. There’s even a whole new class of ultra-compact, ultra-affordable models. But with choice comes complexity, so here’s what you need to know as you scope out your next business notebook. Read more...
How to: Convert Wireless Routers into Access Points
Don't throw out that old 802.11g gear just yet. Though 802.11n provides faster speeds and longer range, your legacy equipment can still serve a useful purpose. Read more...
How to: Set up a Linux-based Open-Mesh Wireless Network, Part 1
Mesh networking is great for deploying Wi-Fi in larger areas. Open-Mesh, a volunteer-based organization that provides hardware and services for mesh networks offers low-cost nodes loaded with open-source firmware. Read more...
How to: Optimize Wi-Fi Coverage in Multi-Floor Facilities
Sooner or later, you’ll need to install a wireless LAN in a multi-floor facility. Our expert offers tips on how to assess the environment and even use inter-floor signal propagation in your favor. Read more...
How to: Provide Wi-Fi Coverage in Elevators
Most wireless LAN deployments require signal coverage inside elevators, which poses difficulties for RF signal propagation. In this tutorial, learn tips on how best to overcome critical attenuation and roaming issues. Read more...
How to: Extend WLAN Range with Repeaters
You can extend the range of your access point (or Wi-Fi router) fairly simply by using a repeater. This tutorial offers an explanation of how repeaters work, how to install them, and recommends reliable products. Read more...
How to: Manage Traffic Using Tomato and QoS
If your Wi-Fi network sees both VoIP and BitTorrent (or similar) activity, it will benefit from QoS. We walk you through the ins and outs of setting it up on your router using Tomato firmware. Read more...
How to: Assess RF Interference with a Spectrum Analyzer
RF interference is becoming a bigger problem these days, especially for 802.11 networks operating in the 2.4 GHz band. Learn how to use a spectrum analyzer as an aid when determining how interference may impact your wireless network. Read more...
Understanding WLANs: Architecture 101
Architecture is what makes any network more than the sum of its parts. We outline some of the differences between major vendors and give an overview of how contemporary enterprise WLAN architectures are combining new innovative technologies with past approaches. Read more...
Networking 101: Understanding the Internet
Another in our long-running series on networking, this tutorial tackles Internet routing and peering to answer the question, "What is the Internet?" Read more...
How to: Go 'Green' With Your SMB (Part 3)
In the final installment of this series on green computing strategies for small businesses, we examine how tele-commuting and other travel-reducing and mobile technologies, such as Wi-Fi, can help save money and reduce greenhouse gases. Read more...
How to: Go 'Green' With Your SMB (Part 2)
It's not just about recycled paper or energy-efficient lightbulbs. Virtualization and other high-tech solutions can help reduce costs--and potentially help save the world. Read more...
How to: Go 'Green' With Your SMB (Part 1)
In this three-part series, we'll lay out the many ways in which adopting green computing strategies can save your business money while also potentially helping to save the world. Read more...
How to: Choose the Right Spectrum for 802.11n Deployments
The IEEE 802.11n standard gives users a choice between 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz spectrum, but how do you know which one is best for your network needs? Jim Geier outlines the key factors to consider when deciding which spectrum to deploy. Read more...
How to: Connect a Remote PC Using a Wireless Laptop
LinuxToday managing editor, Carla Shroder, describes a clever hack for a networking dilemma she experienced at home. Read more...
How to: Define Wireless LAN Deployment Risks
If you don’t anticipate risks, the deployment of a wireless LAN can lead to trouble. Learn about common risks and how to avoid them. Read more...
WISP Tips Part II
Fixed wireless expert, Dustin Jurman, shares his wisdom on the ins and outs of WISP management. Read more...
Configuration Tips for VoWLAN Access Points
The support of voice applications on a wireless LAN is much different than traditional data. In this excerpt from his new book, "Deploying Voice Over Wireless LANs," Jim Geier offers tips on how to configure access point radios for voice applications. Read more...
