Posts with tag "Network Design"

Wi-Fi Design: APs in Hallways

Wi-Fi Design: APs in Hallways

A common wireless network design problem is the tendency to place access points conveniently down a hallway. We look at some predictive models, for an example residence hall, so you can visually see the...

Wi-Fi Design Mistake: Not Designing

Wi-Fi Design Mistake: Not Designing

How hard can it be not to install wires? Well, a lot harder than you might think. If you haven't been working with wireless very long or perhaps if you have been working with wireless for a while, but...

Access Point Supporting PCF  -  (Contention Free Parameter)

Access Point Supporting PCF – (Contention Free Parameter)

A recent frame capture turned up a mytical WiFi creature. Legend has it few if any vendos supported PCF.   

For WLAN Customers, It's About Size and Circumstance

For WLAN Customers, It’s About Size and Circumstance

Not all customer sites are created equal, nor are all wireless networks. The trick is understanding what works in different situations. The size of the environment certainly helps shape overall strategy...