Wireless Networking News and Resources: Cabling Installation & Maintenance

The in-building wireless network is more stable than ever with data encryption and security providing more peace of mind than they previously could. Users of IEEE 802.11n, 802.11b and other wireless LAN equipment will find information here about system performance as well as the cabling systems behind those wireless LANs. They will also find information on RF wireless and point-to-point wireless networks.

White space WiFi research underway at Rice (Sep 2, 2010)

Researchers at the Houston university are hopeful that a $1.8M grant will help end WiFi dead zones.

WiFi site survey program maps 802.11 ABGN networks (Sep 2, 2010)

Software package allows users to visualize signal level, interference, access point coverage and data rates.

WiFi testing and design questions answered in Web seminar (Aug 26, 2010)

Available on-demand, the seminar also covers the co-existence of WiFi and distributed antenna systems in enterprise environments.

Telecom enclosure provides indoor/outdoor security and convenience (Aug 26, 2010)

Good for wireless access points as well as data and power cables, Oberon's 1025-00 stands tough against the elements.

Ruckus tapped for massive 802.11n university WLAN, spanning Puerto Rico, Florida (Aug 6, 2010)

Sistema University Ana G. Mendez (SUAGM) in Puerto Rico has selected the Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart WLAN system for a large-scale, indoor/outdoor Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Agilent intros field RF spectrum analyzer (Aug 5, 2010)

The N9342C HSA is suitable for markets including aerospace/defense, microwave and satellite communication, wireless communication and broadcasting, and spectrum analysis.

Airlines investing big in in-flight WiFi (Aug 3, 2010)

In-plane and on-ground investments will approach $500 million in a few years, but will passengers pay for connectivity?

WiFi-enabled devices to approach 2B (Aug 2, 2010)

Blu-ray players, e-readers, digital TVs and other consumer electronics will lead the skyrocketing growth.

CA Wireless rolls out in-building cellular repeater system for hospitals (Jul 29, 2010)

The CellSafe Hospital Solution reduces risk to electronic equipment while improving signal quality, says the company.

IEEE publishes standard for in-vehicle WLANs (Jul 29, 2010)

The 802.11p spec enables WLAN connectivity at speeds of 120+ mph.

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