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Deciphering WLAN Management OptionsJanuary 7, 2010
As wireless access increases, so too do the assets to be managed. Enterprise Networking Planet looks at products and strategies for wrangling the proliferation. Managing your wireless infrastructure is like managing any other network equipment, except that wireless access point devices often far outnumber the amount of existing switches or routers. Providing wireless access instantly means you're managing two to three times more devices. More devices to update, configure, and manage. And then you must worry about coverage overlap and channel assignments to ensure reliable service. Don't forget about security, or rogue access points, either. Managing a wireless network is just as time consuming as the wired network in most businesses, but just because you add wireless capabilities doesn't mean you get twice as many staff. The good news is wireless management does not necessarily mean logging into each access point manually to perform configuration changes or firmware updates. If your environment is a one-vendor network, wireless management products the vendor provides for their own access points often provide a single point of management and control, and are well worth investing in. Mixed product environments also have the option to purchase various third party products that claim interoperability. In this article we will explain what types of wireless management solutions are available, and next time we will touch on the features of a few specific products. Continue reading "Understanding Your WLAN Management Options - www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com" at Enterprise Networking Planet Follow Enterprise IT Planet on Twitter
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