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Wi-Fi

ALSO CALLED: Wireless Fidelity and WiFi
DEFINITION: Wi-Fi (short for "wireless fidelity") is a term forcertain types of wireless local area network (WLAN) that use specifications in the 802.11 family. The term Wi-Fi was created by an organization called the Wi-Fi Alliance, which overseestests that certify  … 
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Avaya Unified Communications Can Reduce Cell Phone Expenses
sponsored by Avaya Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 01 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: Technical white paper - walks through often overlooked or underused benefits of unified communications.
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RFID and the Mainstream Supply Chain: Seven Steps to RFID Sanity
sponsored by Quest Solution
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 27 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: This white paper outlines the keys to investigating RFID in your supply chain applications, differentiators for RFID tags and steps to test tags in your unique applications.
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802.11n: Preparing for Your Enterprise Deployment
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:   Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 26 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: 802.11n promises significantly higher speed and range and has the potential to solve throughput problems for business users. This E-Guide details what to expect with 802.11n, when to expect it, and what you need to consider when deploying 802.11n.
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Clean VPN Approach to Secure Remote Access
sponsored by SonicWALL
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 25 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: A "clean VPN" scenario integrates secure remote access and network security appliance technology to deliver layered defense-in-depth protection for the core elements of business communications.
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Mastering 802.11n
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
PODCAST:   Posted: 24 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 23 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: This podcast details the best approach to implementing 802.11n for your business.
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The Case for an Untethered Enterprise
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 19 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: Learn how to take your enterprise completely wireless by implementing the most up to date wireless technology.
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Understanding 802.11n Wireless Technology
sponsored by Xirrus
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: This guide will provide an overview of 802.11n - including how this new standard will deliver higher performance than existing 802.11a/b/g networks.
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Starting a Business? Five Key Things You Need to Know before You Buy a Domain Name
sponsored by BuyDomains.com
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 05 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: Before You Buy a Domain Name you should determine your domain name strategy.
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The Universal Wireless Client: How to Simplify Mobility and Reduce the Cost of Supporting Mobile Workers
sponsored by Fiberlink Communications
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 05 Jun 2008 | Published: 05 Jun 2008
SUMMARY: This document will explain how Fiberlink's Extend360 Agent™ can simplify secure connectivity to corporate WLANs, home wireless networks, and roaming WiFi and mobile data networks.
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Motorola Wireless Broadband: Video Surveillance Solutions
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper details how wireless video systems can improve performance and increase revenue.
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Understanding Dynamic Frequency Selection and the Motorola wi4 Fixed Portfolio
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This document highlights the details behind the recent Dynamic Frequency Selection government mandate and addresses the implementation requirements for the wi4 Fixed Point-to-Multipoint Canopy platform and the Point-to-Point 100 Series.
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DYNAMIC FREQUENCY SELECTION (DFS) REGULATIONS AND THE IMPLICATIONS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper discusses automated DFS configuration solutions that simplify implementation, operation and compliance of networks using 5 GHz unlicensed frequency bands worldwide.
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Genesis Wireless Brings Service to Resort, Builds Revenue
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper details how one service provider implemented point-to-point wireless. Learn the approach the provider took, the benefits the provider received, the challenges they faced and how they over came those challenges.
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Point-to-Point Broadband Wireless for Service Providers: Backhaul traffic, remove network bottlenecks and extend service to previously inaccessible locations
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper presents multiple approaches and technologies for point-to-point wireless and the advantages and challenges of each. Learn which approach is best for your organization.
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Eyes on the Street: How Wireless Video Solutions are Transforming Public Safety
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper details how wireless video solutions are transforming the way public safety is run.
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The Many Faces of Single Sign On
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 16 May 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: Single sign-on is an example of something that everybody wants, but nobody ever really totally achieves.
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Wireless Security Online, On-demand: Cost-effective, Customizable, Effortless, and Proactive Management of Your Wireless Threat Exposure
sponsored by AirTight Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: This whitepaper introduces a novel way for enabling on-demand wireless security that is affordable, effortless, and customizable.
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Wireless Vulnerability Management: What It Means for Your Enterprise
sponsored by AirTight Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 15 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: This whitepaper revisits the wireless security space, debunks common myths, and presents wireless vulnerability management (WVM) as a proactive strategy to wireless security.
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Bringing Wi-Fi and Cellular Together in One Smartphone
sponsored by BlackBerry
PRODUCT LITERATURE:   Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: Wi-Fi® enabled BlackBerry® smartphones give you Wi-Fi access, which means that if your organization has deployed the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, you can securely access all your corporate data over Wi-Fi networks.
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Rules of the Road for Wireless Security: Six Ways to Protect Laptops & Data in WiFi Hotspots
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: This white paper explains the six ways to protect your laptops and data in WiFi hotspots.
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Affordable Business-Class Mobility
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 22 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: Mobility Express offers businesses the versatility to evolve and scale from a mobile foundation delivering business-grade wireless features to a sophisticated wireless network capable of supporting advanced mobility services and applications.
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Accessing BlackBerry Data Services Using Wi-Fi Networks
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 02 Aug 2007 | Published: 23 Jul 2007
SUMMARY: Find out how you can complete multiple tasks at once to increase productivity by accessing both wireless and Wi-Fi networks together using the BlackBerry 8820 Smartphone.
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A Manager's Guide to Wireless Hotspots - How to Take Advantage of Them While Protecting the Security of Your Corporate Network
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 29 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 May 2007
SUMMARY: This paper discusses the security risks inherent in public Wi-Fi Internet access and the best ways to mitigate these risks. It also discusses the benefits of hosting a corporate hotspot of your own.
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Mesh Network with Capacity to Share
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
CASE STUDY:   Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007
SUMMARY: Read this case study to find out how a fast growing communications service provider successfully extended their business into new markets.
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Mesh Networking - A Revolution in Anywhere, Anytime Wireless Connectivity
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
SUMMARY: Read this white paper to learn how mesh networks provide unprecedented coverage and throughput, flexibility and a cost effective solution.
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WI-FI DEFINITION (continued): …  product interoperability. A product thatpasses the alliance tests is given the label "Wi-Ficertified" (a registered trademark).

Originally, Wi-Fi certification was applicable only toproducts using the 802.11b standard. Today, Wi-Fi can apply toproducts that use any 802.11 standard. The 802.11specifications are part of an evolving set of wireless networkstandards known as the 802.11 family. The particularspecification under which a Wi-Fi network operates is calledthe "flavor" … 
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