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Wireless alliance: You might want to move some access points for Wi-Fi 6
The Wireless Broadband Alliance’s advice for enterprise use of the upcoming Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard covers AP placement, spectrum and planning.
Mist's AI-driven virtual assistant speeds up network troubleshooting
Digital assistants using artificial intelligence will have a bigger impact as an IT support tool, as Mist Systems' virtual network assistant Marvis demonstrates.
Juniper’s Mist adds WiFi 6, AI-based cloud services to enterprise edge
Mist, a Juniper Networks company, has rolled out an artificial-intelligence, cloud-based appliance and a WIFI 6 access point aimed at helping users roll out smart, high-density wireless networks.
Extreme targets cloud services, SD-WAN, WiFi 6 with $210M Aerohive grab
Extreme buys Aerohive’s wireless networking technology – including its new WiFi 6 gear – SD-WAN software and cloud-management services.
Can 5G replace high-speed Wi-Fi in the enterprise?
A TECH(talk) interview with Analyst Jack Gold about corporate use of 5G wireless – including IoT – the U.S.–Huawei dispute over the technology and how soon to expect services to be available
When to use 5G, when to use Wi-Fi 6
5G is a cellular service, and Wi-Fi 6 is a short-range wireless access technology, and each has attributes that make them useful in specific enterprise roles.
5G will augment Wi-Fi, not replace it
Jeff Lipton, vice president of strategy and corporate development at Aruba, adds a dose of reality to the 5G hype, discussing how it and Wi-Fi will work together.
HPE’s CEO lays out his technology vision
In an exclusive interview, HPE CEO Antonio Neri unpacks his portfolio of technology initiatives, from edge computing to tomorrow’s memory-driven architecture.
The first step toward ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi: a laser-radio transmitter
Laser-driven radio transmitters will generate microwave signals that could be considerably faster than today's traditional radio frequency wireless signals.
Allied Telesis turns its networking focus to the U.S. market
While big names like Cisco and Juniper dominate the enterprise networking landscape, Allied Telesis quietly brings 30 years of experience and innovation to the market.
Cisco goes all in on WiFi 6
The Cisco Catalyst 9100 family and Meraki MR 45/55 WiFi-6 access points are built on Cisco silicon and communicate via pre-802.1ax protocols.
Cisco warns WLAN controller, 9000 series router and IOS/XE users to patch urgent security holes
Cisco says unpatched vulnerabilities could lead to DoS attacks, arbitrary code execution, take-over of devices.
When Wi-Fi is mission-critical, a mixed-channel architecture is the best option
Multi-channel is the norm for Wi-Fi today, but it’s not always the best choice. Single-channel and hybrid APs offer compelling alternatives when reliable Wi-Fi is a must.
How to hack your own Wi-Fi network
Free (or almost free) Wi-Fi penetration testing tools can help you spot potential Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities and figure out ways to protect against them.
How to determine if Wi-Fi 6 is right for you
The Wi-Fi 6 is on the horizon. Follow these steps to determine if your business should upgrade to the new wireless standard and how to prepare.
Why Wi-Fi needs artificial intelligence
Business Wi-Fi has grown in importance, and an artificial intelligence-based operational model is needed to keep up with increasing demands.
Juniper grabs Mist for wireless AI, cloud service delivery technology
Juniper's $405M buy of Mist brings with it WiFi technology and a significant Cisco-pedigree
Is jumping ahead to Wi-Fi 6 the right move?
Devices supporting Wi-Fi 6 a.k.a 802.11ax are expected out in 2019, but with the standard yet to be ratified, jumping in early might best be left to those with a compelling use case - and those do exist.
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