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A guide to Wi-Fi-cellular integration in the enterprise
Wi-Fi-cellular integration could address the influx of mobile devices in the enterprise. While there's no sure-fire integration strategy, there are technologies that can help. Tutorial
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Selling the intelligent network wiring closet
Users need more than commoditized switching in the network wiring closet to meet the demands of integrated wired and wireless, mobility, video and unified communications. Feature
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Mobile endpoint management guide: Essential knowledge for partners
This mobile endpoint management guide offers management, security and storage solution essentials to help channel partners make the best choices for customers in the enterprise. Tutorial
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Wireless networking services: An overview of cellular systems
With more people going mobile and smartphones becoming more prevalent, offering wireless networking services to your customers can be lucrative. This book chapter explains the different kinds of wireless network systems, including the different kinds... Chapter Download
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Channel Explained: 802.11n for resellers
IEEE 802.11n, the latest Wi-Fi standard, presents many new business opportunities for resellers and service providers. Learn how to turn a profit from 802.11n in this Channel Explained. Channel Explained
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How to help customers reap the benefits of 802.11n
Whether your customers are upgrading to 802.11n sooner or later, it's important to plan accordingly in order to benefit from the standard's increased capacity and range. Feature
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Setting up WLANs: Good for clients, good for business
Setting up wireless LANs offers network consultants and integrators new business opportunities that can lead to additional future services. Feature
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WLAN Installation
Learn the ins and outs of 802.11n wireless LAN installation so you can give clients the location independence they need. Guide
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Integrating wireless and mesh
A product marketing director talks about the integration of mesh and Wi-Fi. Executive Briefing
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Five WLAN questions answered: WPS attacks, access control, and more
Even after a successful Wi-Fi network implementation, users are fraught with WLAN questions regarding access control and management. Do you have the answers? News | 13 Feb 2012
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Cisco Live London: 40 and 100 GbE switching and souped up WLAN
At Cisco Live London, Cisco debuted 40 and 100 GbE line cards for Nexus and Catalyst switching lines, as well as a 4-antenna wireless access point meant to soup up the WLAN. News | 06 Feb 2012
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News | 03 Jan 2012
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Four desktop virtualization best practices for your customers
Desktop virtualization best practices, such as conducting the right kind of proof-of-concept, can make or break the technology for your customers. Here's how to guide them. Channel Chat | 17 Oct 2011
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Wireless health care technology: Opportunities…and challenges
WLAN in healthcare requires partners to tackle complex cellular and Wi-Fi networking architectures, as well as very long sales cycles with complicated user education efforts. Feature | 11 Oct 2011
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Cloud security requirements: Enterprise essentials
Part of building a cloud for a customer is explaining cloud security requirements to users and offering them a sound strategy. News | 01 Jul 2011
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Securing the borderless network: It's time to embrace mobile devices
The importance of securing the borderless network when mobile devices are taking over both business and personal use is key for partners to recognize when talking with customers. Channel Chat | 16 Jun 2011
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How will wireless LAN equipment vendors use freed up TV white spaces?
The TV white spaces spectrum released by the FCC will lead to a new wave of wireless LAN equipment innovation with wireless LAN access points capable of operating in traditional Wi-FI frequencies as well as the new low-frequency white space spectrum,... Article | 13 Oct 2010
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802.11n ratification will drive down wireless LAN prices
With 802.11n ratification and a higher volume of sales, wireless LAN prices are about to drop. Aruba Networks is first to market with its new low-cost AP-105 access point, but others are sure to follow. Article | 23 Sep 2009
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802.11n ratification planned for Sept., draft products to interoperate
The IEEE will hold a vote on Sept. 11 for 802.11n ratification. The Wi-Fi Alliance says that all products certified to the most recent draft version of the high-throughput wireless LAN technology will be compatible with the final specification. Conse... Article | 23 Jul 2009
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Selling public sector IT solutions forces partners to do some homework
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications. Tip
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Leveraging new WLAN standards
802.11n was finally ratified in September, and other new WLAN standards are enabling developments in enterprise voice, multimedia WLAN admission control, and wireless network management. WLAN solution providers can leverage customer demand by learnin... Tip
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Upgrading customers to 802.11n wireless networks
Helping customers upgrade their networks to 802.11n wireless LANs can be an opportunity for VARs and solution providers to do more than just sell or install hardware. Learn how to help customers sort through confusing 802.11n options, design optimize... Tip
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Five reasons to upgrade to 802.11n
Despite popular opinion, there are many reasons to upgrade to 802.11 n beyond speed. There's also smoother wireless voice and video, security and a host of other benefits. Tip
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Troubleshooting 802.1x port-based authentication systems
Learn how to most effectively troubleshoot 802.1x problems that may arise on your client's wireless network. Tip
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802.11n creates systems integration opportunities
The 802.11n wireless standard and its MIMO radio technology offer systems integrators the opportunity to provide wireless networks capable of supporting more bandwidth and new applications to their customers. Systems integrators can look forward to r... Tip
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Key wireless LAN security tools for resellers
Wireless LAN (WLAN) security tools help value-added resellers and systems integrators combat vulnerabilities in the WEP security component of the 802.11 wireless standard. Here are one expert's favorite tools. Tip
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802.11n offers opportunities to resellers
Networking resellers and their customers can look forward to the benefits the latest WiFi standard, IEEE 802.11n, will bring. Faster data speeds will make additional applications possible and offer resellers opportunities for equipment sales far beyo... Tip
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Troubleshooting wireless network connectivity
Given the myriad issues that can prevent a user from connecting to a wireless network, it's helpful to have an established plan-of-action for troubleshooting. These 11 steps in wireless connectivity troubleshooting will assist value-added resellers (... Tip
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Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?
Learn why Cisco is supporting the open SIP protocol for its new networking devices. Ask the Expert
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How can service providers ensure that PoE problems don't hamper 802.11n adoption?
Learn how to help customers determine whether now is the time to use Power over Ethernet with 802.11n Wi-Fi. Ask the Expert
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How will Android's open mobile platform impact the channel?
Google's Android open mobile platform has created a stir in the mobile networking industry. Now learn what advantages Android's open mobile platform brings to developers, value-added resellers and systems integrators. Ask the Expert
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Securing free wireless for customers
Our wireless networking expert has some suggestions for a channel pro installing free wireless for a customer's clients. Get encryption advice. Ask the Expert
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What is the purpose of Wi-Fi ad-hoc mode
What is the purpose of Wi-Fi ad-hoc mode? When would I suggest it to a customer? Ask the Expert
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Establishing peer-to-peer wireless file transfers over a VPN
How can I help a customer establish peer-to-peer wireless file transfers over a VPN? Ask the Expert
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Use WPA and two-factor authentication to secure your customer's wireless network
It pays to be paranoid. WEP is easily cracked, so here are a few other recommendations for a secure wireless network. Ask the Expert
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Channel Chat: Avaya talks network virtualization architecture
John Spiliotis, Avaya vice president for U.S. channels, talks about selling both network virtualization architecture and enterprise communications technology. Podcast
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Channel Chat: Ruckus channel chief talks wireless networking services
Wireless technologies are always a profitable addition to any business portfolio, and the ability to ensure efficient wireless LANs can boost customer trust in any networking solution provider. In this podcast, the director of global channel programs... Podcast
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Channel Chat: New Aruba channel chief Bob Bruce discusses 2010 plans
Aruba channel chief Bob Bruce took over in late December, coming in with decades of channel experience. What does he plan to bring to Aruba? In this podcast, he discusses what differentiates Aruba channel partners from other vendors' partners and tal... Podcast
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Channel Chat: Can there be true White House mobile device security?
Former White House deputy chief of staff Joe Hagin discusses mobile device security issues in this podcast, including what it takes to secure the so-called "ObamaBerry." Podcast
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A guide to Wi-Fi-cellular integration in the enterprise
Wi-Fi-cellular integration could address the influx of mobile devices in the enterprise. While there's no sure-fire integration strategy, there are technologies that can help. Tutorial
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Five WLAN questions answered: WPS attacks, access control, and more
Even after a successful Wi-Fi network implementation, users are fraught with WLAN questions regarding access control and management. Do you have the answers? News
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Cisco Live London: 40 and 100 GbE switching and souped up WLAN
At Cisco Live London, Cisco debuted 40 and 100 GbE line cards for Nexus and Catalyst switching lines, as well as a 4-antenna wireless access point meant to soup up the WLAN. News
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Selling public sector IT solutions forces partners to do some homework
The need for public sector IT solutions is growing due to developing network activity, but can partners must be ready to commit to longer sales cycles and other complications. Tip
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2011 networking channel trends: Can partners keep up?
The top five 2011 networking channel trends display expansion and growth in networking service, product and solution offerings, keeping partners on their toes going forward. News
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Selling the intelligent network wiring closet
Users need more than commoditized switching in the network wiring closet to meet the demands of integrated wired and wireless, mobility, video and unified communications. Feature
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Four desktop virtualization best practices for your customers
Desktop virtualization best practices, such as conducting the right kind of proof-of-concept, can make or break the technology for your customers. Here's how to guide them. Channel Chat
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Wireless health care technology: Opportunities…and challenges
WLAN in healthcare requires partners to tackle complex cellular and Wi-Fi networking architectures, as well as very long sales cycles with complicated user education efforts. Feature
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Channel Chat: Avaya talks network virtualization architecture
John Spiliotis, Avaya vice president for U.S. channels, talks about selling both network virtualization architecture and enterprise communications technology. Podcast
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Cloud security requirements: Enterprise essentials
Part of building a cloud for a customer is explaining cloud security requirements to users and offering them a sound strategy. News
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Read news and tips on wireless networking standards for networking consultants, service providers and systems integrators. You'll find how-tos and best practices for implementing and upgrading 802.11n networks, using WPA to secure a wireless network and integrating wireless and mesh networks. Also read about WiMax technology and Google's Android open mobile platform.