Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

Wireless networks technology and services

• What's the difference between broadband WiMax and WiFi?

  WiMax is considered the replacement for the wire line Internet connectivity method. Learn the differences between broadband WiMax and WiFi and how your clients can benefit from either Internet connectivity method.  Continue Reading

• Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?

  Learn why Cisco is supporting the open SIP protocol for its new networking devices.  Continue Reading

• How can service providers ensure that PoE problems don't hamper 802.11n adoption?

  Learn how to help customers determine whether now is the time to use Power over Ethernet with 802.11n Wi-Fi.  Continue Reading

• What benefits does 802.11n offer the channel?

  As networking vendors ramp up production of hardware supporting the new 802.11n wireless standard, VARs and consultants will be able to help clients support their real-time applications with added reliability. Learn more about 802.11n in this expert...  Continue Reading

• How will Android's open mobile platform impact the channel?

  Google's Android open mobile platform has created a stir in the mobile networking industry. Now learn what advantages Android's open mobile platform brings to developers, value-added resellers and systems integrators.  Continue Reading

• Choosing between Wi-Fi and wireless broadband

  Learn the difference between Wi-Fi and wireless broadband, discover how the two technologies can work together at a client site and understand the tradeoffs involved in choosing one over the other.  Continue Reading

• Resolving an IP address conflict

  Discover how to troubleshoot an IP address conflict at a client site involving DHCP-assigned IP addresses.  Continue Reading

• How to share a printer on a wireless network

  While you can connect a printer to your client's wireless network using a wireless print server, learn why you should first make sure all your other connectivity options have been exhausted.  Continue Reading

• Extending the range of a wireless network

  Learn about the best ways to expand the range of your client's wireless network while taking into account the fact that 802.11n is quickly becoming the WLAN standard.  Continue Reading

• Creating wireless networks with Windows Vista for SMBs

  Microsoft Vista can create a WiFi access point but may not be the best choice for your SMB client. Learn why in this Q&A from our wireless networking expert, Craig Mathias.  Continue Reading

• SSID and wireless connection problems

  Discover why changing your SSID number might be the answer to resolving wireless connection problems when your client's wireless network seems to be properly configured.  Continue Reading

• GSM and GPRS mobile communication networking

  GSM and GPRS have been standards for second-generational digital cellular systems since the late 1980s. Learn about new emerging technology for cellular systems in this Q&A.  Continue Reading

• WAP for mobile devices

  Using WAP, your clients can convert their pages to be viewed by mobile devices. Learn if it's worth the effort in this Q&A.  Continue Reading

• How does VSAT work?

  Learn about Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) and how they can be a viable wireless networking alternative to DSL.  Continue Reading

• CDMA and other 3G standards-compliant alternatives to UMTS for 3G mobile deployment

  CDMA is just one of several 3G standards-compliant replacements for UMTS.  Continue Reading