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Wi-Fi HaLow: Wireless for the internet of things
High bandwidth, long range, unlicensed spectrum, low power, and less complexity can make Wi-Fi HaLow a better option than Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 for some IoT applications.
Cisco adds services, hardware to better support industrial IoT
Cisco adds new visibility, security software to its IoT Operations Dashboard, launches new Catalyst switches.
What is Wi-Fi and why is it so important?
The ubiquitous wireless technology Wi-Fi has become indispensable for home networking, public internet connectivity, supporting the internet of things and much, much more.
Gartner: Top trends to know for infrastructure and operations in 2023
Two networking technologies – secure access service edge and wireless— lead a list of six core trends that will impact enterprise infrastructure and operations activity in 2023, according to new research revealed by Gartner analysts...
8 free, cheap, and hands-on ways to learn about network administration
Step-by-step instructions to walk you through network-administration projects that can hone skills in IP addressing, Wi-Fi monitoring, documenting asset configuration, setting up DNS, and more.
Gartner: 10 tech trends you need to know for 2023
Gartner highlights wireless, AI, superapps, and sustainability among key strategic considerations for 2023.
Fortinet targets SD-WAN, 5G with new AIOps support
The company has expanded its FortiAIOps platform which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies to collect enterprise data and analytics to help customers quickly identify and automate network problem...
Wi-Fi 7 test tops 5Gbps using Intel, Broadcom equipment
Multivendor testing for Wi-Fi 7 reaches an important milestone.
Medical device vulnerability could let hackers steal Wi-Fi credentials
Vulnerabilities on battery units for medical infusion pump devices made by Baxter could allow for network access, DoS and man-in-the-middle attacks, highlighting IoT security issues and the need to properly decommission equipment,...
FCC urged to test for 'dangerous' interference from Wi-Fi 6E
The wireless networks of utilities, emergency responders, and transit authorities could be affected by Wi-Fi that uses the 6GHz frequency band, a watchdog association says.
802.11x: Wi-Fi standards and speeds explained
To help clarify the many Wi-Fi standards, here’s an update on these physical-layer standards within 802.11, as well as standards still in the works and the new naming scheme that includes Wi-Fi 6.
What is Wi-Fi 7, and will it replace wired Ethernet?
The theoretical top speed of Wi-Fi 7 make it a candidate to network LANs, but only in limited circumstances.
World’s first Wi-Fi 7 router hits the market
H3C’s Magic BE18000 is the first Wi-Fi 7 access point offered for retail sale.
Private 5G growth stymied by pandemic, lack of hardware
It's still early days for private 5G networks, as a majority of enterprises are waiting for devices to mature, standards to progress, and solid use cases to emerge.
What is Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), and why do we need it?
Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless standard that is designed for dense deployments like stadiums and offices, but an even faster standard, Wi-Fi 6E, is enabling emerging technologies like virtual reality and 4K/8K video
Surprise! The internet of things doesn’t necessarily include the internet
Connected devices need a safe, reliable network of things (NoT) that ties them together, but that glue is likely IoT-specific protocols, not the internet.
Private 5G: 4 things that determine if you need it
Private 5G is a major step, so consider what devices need it, whether they move around and require privacy, and whether Wi-Fi you already have meets the need.
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