LAN / WAN Standards

First-generation Wireless LAN (WLAN) systems were all about basic standards, connectivity, and end-user productivity. They did not address a number of key enterprise requirements. Second-generation WLAN systems are all about enhanced standards addressing security, Quality of Service (QoS), interoperability, enterprise-wide roaming, and architected solutions with placement of functionality for optimal price, performance, and control. This paper describes Nortel Networks second-generation secure WLAN architecture, which is centered on the networking element?the WLAN Security Switch. This position paper focuses on addressing the challenges and issues of today's enterprise WLAN environments through second-generation WLAN architecture and solutions. tech news

Perhaps the only thing more important to your business than the data exchanged on your network is the ability to maintain the security of that data. Security fears have caused some network managers to avoid installing wireless LANs (WLANs), regardless of the numerous benefits that they provide. Now the landscape of wireless security has changed, giving IT managers the confidence to deploy WLANs. Today theres the Cisco Wireless Security Suitean enterprise-ready, standards-based, WLAN security solution for Cisco Aironet Series products and Cisco Compatible WLAN client devices. tech news

Just like wired networks, 802.11 wireless LANs require network policies that are designed, implemented, and enforced to maximize network performance and reduce exposure to the inherent security flaws in 802.11 WLANs. This white paper is designed to guide network administrators and security managers to design, implement, and enforce wireless LAN security policies that enable every organization to fully reap the benefits of wireless LANs without experiencing undue management pains and security holes. tech news

During the past several years, the landscape of the global workplace has changed substantially. Many companies now compete with fewer capital and human resources. Employees are more mobile and dependent on technology to deliver secure, efficient access to critical business information from anywhere, and at any time of the day. Sprint presents an overview of the benefits remote access can deliver to the enterprise and its employees. Discover the Sprint approach to remote access as well as the network components that make up a total remote access solution, including: IP VPN, Wi-Fi, DSL, wireless data connectivity, and advanced voice services. tech news

Tammy Coleman, Product Marketing Manager, Enterprise Data Networks, Nortel Networks, discussed what is happening in the world of enterprise convergence applications and what you can do today to ensure your LAN is ready for convergence. tech news