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Monday, May 14, 2012
Network Access Control (NAC) is one of those technologies that we’ve been talking about for 10 years but never seemed to go main stream. It feels like every three years it’s talked about in the trade mags and customers ask about it, then the buzz dies down. Then all of a sudden, it comes back from the dead.
Today, the talk about NAC has come back from the dead once again, but... Read More
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Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012
Wireless network planning today has evolved quite a bit from the old days of taking a floor plan and plotting out access point locations with a protractor (if you remember that you’ve been around wireless a looooong time).The good news is that you no longer have to manually set power and channel settings on access points and even wireless planning has gotten easier using some... Read More
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Monday, Feb 27, 2012
1. Use dual radio/dual band access points.
Dual radio AP’s that broadcast both bands (2.4 & 5Ghz) simultaneous is highly recommended for several reasons;
Increase client capacity – a dual radio AP can accommodate users on both bands
Improve performance – 5Ghz capable clients will have better experience and the bandwidth freed up from them being off... Read More
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Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012
In the old days of AT&T, and I mean 30 years ago old days (no, I don’t remember, but I used to work for AT&T). Many of the customers actually rented their phones with their phone service. Similar to the way we pay for cable TV remotes today. It was just something you needed with the service and you became accustomed to the few bucks a month for the hardware.
Back then, the... Read More
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Monday, Feb 6, 2012
If you’re and IT administrator managing a campus Wi-Fi network chances are you’ve gotten this call:
User: “I can see the wireless network is available and I can connect to it but I can’t get to the internet.”
You: “what device are you using?”
User: “Well, I’m connecting with my laptop and everything is fine, but I... Read More
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Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012
It’s 2012 and lots of industry experts are making predictions on what technologies and operating systems will drive wireless technology development in the future. Will it be android or apple’s iOS, or will there be another player that will take a hold of the wireless device space? I don’t have any idea who will win that battle. But what I do know is that the methods and... Read More
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Friday, Jan 27, 2012
In the IT world, there are a lot of terms that are defined differently based upon who you talk to. Network Access Control or NAC, is one of the terms that if I polled 20 SecurEdge clients, most of them would have a different way to define NAC. The issue is that there are so many security products out there and there is so much discussion around the term, that the lines are blurred as to... Read More
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Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012
In the old days of wireless network design , there weren’t many Wireless Network Planning tools available. So to design wireless for a new building we took a floor plan, and literally plotted out access point locations, power settings, channel settings, etc. A wireless engineer would always need to go onsite. They would set up a wireless site survey kit which... Read More
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Friday, Sep 30, 2011
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology seamlessly routes voice conversations over your hospital wireless network to ensure immediate, real-time connection to highly mobile hospital staff throughout your campus — and beyond. By promoting better, faster communication and collaboration, wireless VoIP can help improve quality of patient care, increase staff productivity, and... Read More
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Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011
Mobile devices have imploded over the past few years. Mobile devices have integrated into all parts of society from business to schools, and even into the government. But how does a government agency or even a large enterprise allow and control their mobile devices and protect sensitive data?
SecurEdge Networks can combine advanced WLAN technology, military-grade cryptography and... Read More
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Monday, Sep 26, 2011
Outdoor Wireless networking seems simple in theory- you just throw up an outdoor access point and some antennas, broadcast a signal, and let users connect…right? Well, not exactly. Here’s why it’s a bit more complicated:
Troubleshooting issues in the wired world can be straightforward: Does my device have power? Is the port active? With some basic understanding... Read More
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Friday, Sep 23, 2011
Guest Access is a secure way to share your wireless network. It is typically one of the first applications implemented by organizations with a wireless LAN. Guest Access allows visitors to your wireless network, such as contractors, partners or prospective clients, a secure wireless network connection on your current wLAN. Here are just three benefits Guest Acess can provide:
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Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011
Hospital wireless networks, in my humble (but accurate) opinion, are the most complex wireless environments that exist when it comes to indoor WLAN deployment.
I had lunch with one of our medical customers yesterday and I listened as they described all of the different wireless devices that are coming online in the next six months. It’s staggering the number of things they... Read More
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Monday, Sep 19, 2011
School’s back in session! Since classes have resumed, integrating or updating wireless technology into your school’s environment can seem like an overwhelming task. Creating a clear plan that covers all aspects of your wireless network infrastructure, though, will help you avoid any technology initiative failures as a result of all the new mobile devices on your... Read More
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Friday, Sep 16, 2011
Bring your own device and iPad-in-the-classroom programs are pushing school systems to invest in wireless LAN technology upgrades.
The iPad has changed computing. Schools all over the world are purchasing iPads and other tablets trying to give students the technology the real world is working with daily. With this new wave of devices comes the requirement for a secure, manageable,... Read More
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Monday, Sep 12, 2011
There are many benefits to upgrading your school wireless network. One of the biggest benefits of upgrading is the ability to support the influx of mobile devices, including tablets, the most popular tablet being the iPad.
The iPad, like other tablets, easily integrates with education IT trends. Cloud-based solutions have become more popular with colleges and universities.
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Tuesday, Sep 6, 2011
One of the most critical pain points all IT Network administrators face today is how to handle the influx of mobile devices like the iPad. School Wireless Networks, as well as Enterprise and Hospital Wireless Networks, need to have the ability to support the iPad (and other mobile devices), as well as manage the devices, all while maintaining security and the usually limited IT budget. ... Read More
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Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011
The demand for wireless connectivity in classrooms and throughout universities has grown significantly in recent years. The pervasive availability of wireless laptops and smart phones, coupled with the availability of e-learning tools and an expectation by faculty and students that they will have access to the university network from any location, at any time, has fueled Wi-Fi... Read More
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Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011
With the advent of Web 2.0 technologies, social media and smart phones, schools are becoming increasingly reliant on wireless technology. School wireless networks need to have the capacity and coverage to support virtual learning environments, online content, streaming video, mobile devices and more. School wireless networks need to have stable and reliable connectivity in learning areas,... Read More
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Monday, Aug 22, 2011
I am asked all the time “what kind of speed can we expect with our wireless network?" The answer is always "What is the slowest point on your network?" The slowest point on the network is the speed limit. Its like asking how fast a car will go…in a 25mph school zone, the answer is 25mph. Here are some of the places that traditionally slow down your wireless network: ... Read More
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Wednesday, Aug 10, 2011
Better communication means better care. When clinicians communicate easily, they can diagnose and treat patients more quickly. Clinicians get lab results as soon as they’re ready. They can easily access vast medical databases from their smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Ultimately, patient outcomes improve.
Whether clinicians are communicating through video or voice,... Read More
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Monday, Aug 8, 2011
In October of 2010, higher education saw some of its largest data security breaches ever, as the Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and other personal information for about 760,000 current and former Ohio State University students were accessed by unauthorized network users. There was also a breach of security at the University of Hawaii (UH) that accidently posted the private... Read More
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Friday, Aug 5, 2011
Primary and secondary (K-12) educational institutions are increasingly turning to computer technology to improve the quality of education and the overall effectiveness of the school environment for teachers, administrators, students and their parents.
The increased use of computer technology has enabled new educational tools and methods, higher productivity and improved communications.... Read More
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Wednesday, Aug 3, 2011
Wireless mesh networks allows outdoor environments to be interconnected without any wires and with the security and reliability of a wired network. They solve a wide range of communications challenges across different outdoor environments, making them well suited for public safety, emergency response, oil rigs, video surveillance, large-scale events and transportation hubs. ... Read More
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Monday, Aug 1, 2011
There is a new generation of devices heading for your network. Having a "Next Generation Firewall" in place makes sure you are ready. Application Visibility, Application Control, and the best Threat Protection are all provided with a Next Generation Firewall.
Here are 3 Benefits of the Next Generation Firewall: 1) Application Visibility Application visibility... Read More
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