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wireless local area network (WLAN)

A wireless local area network (WLAN) links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method (typically spread-spectrum or OFDM radio), and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet. This gives users the mobility to move around within a local coverage area and still be connected to the network. Most modern WLANs are based on IEEE 802.11 standards, marketed under the Wi-Fi brand name.

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Can't install a chained SSL WebAuth certificate on Cisco WLC

I have a trouble with installing StartCom's SSL certificate for WebAuth on a Cisco WLC 2504 controller. It has 7.2.103.0 software version. I have done all the steps that are described in Cisco's guide, but it says 'Error installing certificate'.Yes,…
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DHCP server - No IP for computers out of the domain

I would like to know if there is a way to deny leasing an IP address through my MS DHCP server to computers which are not registered in my domain. Thanks!
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Optmize server access for LAN and WAN (Internet Access)

I am trying to optimize my server so that accessing the local network as well as the internet. The OS is Solaris 9 running on a SUN V210 Connecting outside takes a long time, with sometimes there is a failure in the connection. I get the following…
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Transfer VLAN tagged packets over WLAN?

I have the following composition of devices: [selfmade router] - ethernet - [WLAN router 1] ----- wlan ------ [WLAN router 2] WLAN router 2 has 5 ethernet ports, each as an own VLAN, so 5 VLANs. I want to manage the routing and firewalling between…
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how to change interface ip in ifconfig with /etc/network/interfaces

Hi everybody when modifiying /etc/network/interfaces, saving it and then executing ifconfig i can't see the modification i made..for example here is part of my /etc/network/interfaces: auto wlan1 iface wlan1 inet static address 192.168.0.60 netmask…
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2 router network setup. Why does ping only work in one direction?

So the setup looks like this: There is a main WLAN-router/modem which is connected to the internet and serves the lower floor with WLAN. Now upstairs I have a second WLAN-router/modem (I will call it router two from now on). A normal ethernet cable…
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What information does a WLAN repeater need, to repeat a wireless signal?

Does a WLAN Repeater knows to repeat any signal data (whether it is encrypted or not), or are there requirenments, which this repeater has to fulfill, like knowing about encryption methods, protocols etc. ?
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WLAN0 not coming up

if have recently installed OpenSuse 11.1 from a dvd and then, following this advice , upgraded to 11.2, 11.3, 11.4 and finally 12.1 (no comment on this one, please...). Now the problem is that my wlan0 is not coming up... i have it configured via…
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Cisco AP commands dissapeared after IOS downgrade

enter code hereAfter downgrading a Cisco 881w AP (WLAN-AP), something went weird. When I connect on the WLAN-AP interface using: service-module wlan-ap0 session I got this prompt: AP588d.09ba.156e> Then when I input "enable", it asks me for a…
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Setting up private and guest WiFi from Windows Server 2008 R2 for non profit (~20 users)

I'm about to set up a wireless network with a Active Directory domain. The problem is that the desktops they have at the office should connect via AD so they get access to shared resources, gp etc. But they also have frequent guests that just need…
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DHCP requests from wlan client not reaching server

I have a dhcp (and dns) server running on a centos/linux pc, which is the only dhcp server on my network. I have two wireless routers - a Netgear DG834G, and a Netgear DGND3700. The DGND3700 is also the ADSL Router so it is specified as the gateway…
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Transmit Data over wlan in Linux

Its a repost from here : StackOverflow, I am struggling to find a some tool through which I can transmit the Data through a Wireless Driver which gives me the flexibility to set for instance the DataRate, the PacketSize of the PSDU. Here is a brief…
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D-Link DIR-300 slows down / loses network

there are 2 buildings (A and B). In bldg A is an open WLAN (which I'm allowed to use btw). In bldg B is a computer that I want to connect to that network. So I flashed an old D-Link DIR-300 AP with DD-WRT, mounted it to the wall (bldg B) near a…
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Can Cisco wlan-controllers (nm-air-wlc6) function like a regular fast-ethernet port?

I have a Cisco router at school that has a wlan-controller.I connected a wlan-controller to another fast-ethernet port on another router and configured ip addresses. Although they are directly connected they are not able to ping each other. I want…
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Latency of Harddisk-Access WLAN vs USB (Windows)

it would be kind if someone who is an expert on this field state what I have to expect in regards to the latency accessing files for the given scenarios (comparing them): A) Current Windows PC with an attachedn USB Harddisktrive vs B) Two current…
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