This section covers building and maintaining enterprise-wide wireless WAN networks using technologies like WiMax, Wi-Fi mesh networking and 802.11s. Find out how to replace campus and WAN networks with wireless systems while addressing challenges like wireless security, interference, and RF management.
An introduction to WiMax
15 Mar 2009 TIP - This article will help you understand how WiMax works and examines the role that it might play in environments looking to benefit from wireless mobility.
802.11s mesh networks
Submitted By: SearchNetworking.com | 14 Aug 2008 TIP - 802.11s mesh technology, currently under development by the IEEE, will bring a number of advances to 802.11 wireless networking.
No data cable? Wireless mesh networking the answer for Wi-Fi backhaul
SearchNetworking.com | 15 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Mesh technology earned its chops as the backbone of metro-area wireless networks but has pierced the enterprise space as a Wi-Fi backhaul option when Ethernet jacks are sparse.
IP address concerns strengthen push for IPv6
SearchEnterpriseWAN.com | 10 Aug 2009 ARTICLE - In development for more than 15 years, IPv6 is finally getting serious attention as experts predict an IP addressing meltdown within two years due to IPv4 limitations.
Checkers jumps to cellular data as cheaper alternative to MPLS WAN
SearchEnterpriseWAN.com | 01 Jul 2009 ARTICLE - Moving to a cellular wide area network (WAN) from an MPLS WAN helped Checkers fast-food chain cut costs while gaining a simplified installation and a single throat to choke.
WiMAX tutorial
SearchMobileComputing.com | 14 Aug 2008 TUTORIAL - This tutorial explains WiMAX technology, applications and terminology. It also provides an overview of WiMAX services, performance, security and devices.
FastFacts on WiMax
15 Mar 2009 NETWORKING FASTFACTS - These resources will help you better understand WiMax in no time.
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