Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

Wireless networks technology and services

• Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?

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

• 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

• 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 gold code

  Gold code sequences used in CDMA allow callers to better use available bandwidth with less interference.  Continue Reading

• CDMA technology explained

  CDMA principles explained.  Continue Reading

• Choosing a wireless router that works with VSAT

  Choosing a wireless router for your customer's VSAT depends on capacity. Get an expert opinion on what works.  Continue Reading

• Use WPA and two-factor authentication to secure your customer's wireless network

  It pays to be paranoid. WEP is easily cracked, so here are a few other recommendations for a secure wireless network.  Continue Reading