Posts with tag "Network Design"

Stacking network switches: why and why not

Stacking network switches: why and why not

Stacking is a common option in modern network switches and can simplify network management. We break it down.

Using EMANIM to Visualize Radio Waves

Using EMANIM to Visualize Radio Waves

I’ve used the EMANIM classic application by Andras Szilagyi for 20 years to help students of WLANs to visualize RF waves.

Build Everything at Cloud Scale

Build Everything at Cloud Scale

The network must be built to deliver cloud-scale reliability. Programmability and automation will get us there.

Best Practices: IP Address Planning for Wi-Fi

Best Practices: IP Address Planning for Wi-Fi

You have your parts list, heat map and diagram. What about the IP address plan?  

Look in the Right Places to Troubleshoot Wireless Networks

Look in the Right Places to Troubleshoot Wireless Networks

Always-on Wi-Fi doesn’t mean always reliable. Make sure you know where to look when troubleshooting.

The Evolution of Aruba's Smart Digital Workplace Palate

The Evolution of Aruba’s Smart Digital Workplace Palate

A winemaker’s musing of Aruba’s 2019 Champagne Vintage.

Mama Says Channel Bonding is the Devil

Mama Says Channel Bonding is the Devil

Confused about when and where to use channel bonding? You’re not alone.

Federal IT: Do You Know What’s Connected to Your Wired Networks?

Federal IT: Do You Know What’s Connected to Your Wired Networks?

When rogue devices join the network, they open the door to threats that can survive in the network for 100 days. That’s much too long.

Big Ideas in Small Network Design: SMB vs SME

Big Ideas in Small Network Design: SMB vs SME

We’ve seen enough small shops quickly outgrowing small WLAN designs. Should we scale big designs down?

Good Wireless Network Support Requires a Solid Tool Strategy

Good Wireless Network Support Requires a Solid Tool Strategy

Any trade requires skills and the right tools, and the right tools ensure quality Wi-Fi performance.