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What is the difference between WLAN and Wi-Fi?

By Lee Badman, Tessa Parmenter 10 Nov 2022

Although the terms WLAN and Wi-Fi are used interchangeably, the two wireless technologies differ. Wireless LAN uses radio technology to connect nodes, while Wi-Fi is a type of WLAN. Read More

WLAN security: Best practices for wireless network security

By Andrew Froehlich 28 Nov 2022

Follow these wireless network security best practices to ensure your company's WLAN remains protected against the top threats and vulnerabilities. Read More

Enterprise WLAN market takes a tumble

By Joe O’Halloran 03 Sep 2020

Quarantines and lockdowns due to pandemic are presenting a headwind for the enterprise WLAN market, with falls in first quarter persisting over the next three months of the year Read More

A history of wireless for business and a look forward

By John Burke 01 Dec 2022

This history of enterprise wireless takes you from WLAN development inside the enterprise to cellular data services outside the walls to make wireless-first a possibility. Read More

Enterprise WLAN industry makes tracks

By Joe O’Halloran 01 Nov 2019

IDC research finds wireless connectivity remains a top priority for global business as bandwidth demands continue to increase and near real-time business applications require lower latencies Read More

Evolution of WLAN technology improves data rates, security

By Michaela Goss, Elsevier Publishing 07 Jul 2020

WLAN technology has evolved dramatically -- most notably, in terms of network speeds and security. Innovations in Wi-Fi 6 show that the WLAN evolution isn't slowing, either. Read More

Global enterprise WLAN market dips in first quarter of 2020

By Joe O’Halloran 05 Jun 2020

Consumer market buoyed but Covid-19 lockdowns blow headwind into enterprise sector for worldwide wireless local area network market for the first quarter of 2020 Read More

Wireless security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 differences

By Alissa Irei, Jessica Scarpati 06 Dec 2022

As wireless networks have evolved, so have the protocols for securing them. Get an overview of WLAN security standards, and learn the differences among WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3. Read More

Modest Q4 growth for worldwide enterprise WLAN Market

By Joe O’Halloran 13 Mar 2020

Wi-Fi 6 gives current and potential boost to enterprise sector in overall disappointing WLAN market in the fourth quarter of 2019 Read More

Extreme's Aerohive acquisition closes WLAN product gap

By Antone Gonsalves 28 Jun 2019

Extreme Networks' Aerohive acquisition would fill a gap in Extreme's WLAN portfolio by adding a cloud-based management option competitive with Cisco and Aruba. Read More