Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, short for Wireless Fidelity, is a wireless networking technology that allows devices to connect to a local area network (LAN) wirelessly, typically using radio waves.

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Network Infrastructure
Why Every Home Should Have Network InfrastructureWhy Every Home Should Have Network Infrastructure

Home networks are the fourth utility, not an afterthought. When set up properly, they provide connectivity, security and reliability.

byEmmanuel Mordi, Network Engineer
Sep 16, 2025
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3 Min Read
A glowing Wi-Fi icon overlaid over blue boxes of binary
Wi-Fi
My 4 Go-To Tools for Wi-Fi TroubleshootingMy 4 Go-To Tools for Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
byEva Santos, Wireless Expert
Jun 10, 2025
4 Min Read
A photo of an empty Gillett Stadium featuring a video board with its IT infrastructure partner NWN
Network Infrastructure
New England Patriots Tap NWN for Network Connectivity Upgrades, New IT InfrastructureNew England Patriots Tap NWN for Network Connectivity Upgrades
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
May 5, 2025
3 Min Read
Hand turns dice and changes the expression "WiFi 6" to "WiFi 7"
Wi-Fi
Avoid Challenges when Planning for Wi-Fi 7Avoid Challenges when Planning for Wi-Fi 7
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Apr 17, 2025
4 Min Read
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Wireless Networking
States New BEAD Plans Include 'Alternative Tech,' LEO Satellite, More Funding SourcesStates’ BEAD Plans Include LEO Satellite Services and Multiple Funding Sources
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Jan 27, 2025
4 Min Read
Flame front of a wildfire bright orange slices through a dark hillside at night.
Network Resilience
How Tech Supports the Emergency Response to the LA County WildfiresHow Tech Supports the Emergency Response to the LA County Wildfires
byJoao-Pierre Ruth, InformationWeek
Jan 22, 2025
1 Min Read
Wi-Fi 7 promises to deliver the additional performance and lower latency modern enterprise apps need today.
Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi 7: The State of the Market
Wi-Fi 7: The State of the Market
Jan 2, 2025
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3 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Full product availability, power usage, and network management are among the considerations to pay attention to.
Wi-Fi
Tips for Enterprises Evaluating Wi-Fi 7
Tips for Enterprises Evaluating Wi-Fi 7
Dec 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
The McLaren team leverages a variety of Cisco solutions to pursue a World Championship.
Enterprise Connectivity
Cisco Fuels McLaren F1 Team’s Pursuit of the World Championship
Cisco Fuels McLaren F1 Team’s Pursuit of the World Championship
Nov 22, 2024
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6 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Coffee shop networking represents a significant shift in how organizations approach network design.
Network Management
The Rise of Coffee Shop Networking
The Rise of Coffee Shop Networking
Oct 22, 2024
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3 Min Read
byJaye Tillson, Field CTO, Distinguished Technologist, HPE Aruba Networking
Blue Wi-Fi 7 icon over transparent panes of code.
Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption
Wi-Fi 7 Picks Up Speed: New Devices Accelerate Enterprise Adoption
Sep 19, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Integrating the new APs into Dartmouth’s existing network infrastructure was no small feat. Mist’s AI-driven insights made this easier.
Network Management
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
How Dartmouth College Leveraged AI To Modernize Its Network in One Weekend
Sep 12, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
it’s time for organizations to realize where Wi-Fi isn’t the best option and pair it with a comprehensive private cellular solution.
Wireless Networking
Why Wireless LAN Should No Longer Mean Just Wi-Fi
Why Wireless LAN Should No Longer Mean Just Wi-Fi
Aug 21, 2024
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5 Min Read
byMatt Addicks
Two telecommunications antennas used for cellular network and wireless Internet, fixed on the building wall.
Wireless Networking
Exploring Telco Enterprise Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Services
Exploring Telco Enterprise FWA Services
Aug 1, 2024
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3 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Wi-Fi 6
Wireless Networking
What is Wi-Fi 6? (802.11ax), How Fast is it, and What are its Benefits?
What is Wi-Fi 6? (802.11ax), How Fast is it, and What are its Benefits?
Apr 30, 2024
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14 Min Read
byMary E. Shacklett, President, Transworld Data
Wi-Fi 7 Gets Boost from Qualcomm AI-Optimized Chipset
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 Gets Boost from Qualcomm AI-Optimized Chipset
Wi-Fi 7 Gets Boost from Qualcomm AI-Optimized Chipset
Mar 1, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Why Businesses Should Watch Wi-Fi-7 Closely
Wi-Fi
Why Businesses Should Watch Wi-Fi-7 Closely
Why Businesses Should Watch Wi-Fi-7 Closely
Feb 26, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Why The New England Patriots Tapped Cisco to Modernize Its Stadium Network
Wi-Fi
Why The New England Patriots Tapped Cisco to Modernize Its Stadium Network
Why The New England Patriots Tapped Cisco to Modernize Its Stadium Network
Jan 22, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Certified 7 Program to Drive Deployment
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Certified 7 Program to Drive Deployment
Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Certified 7 Program to Drive Deployment
Jan 10, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Wi-Fi, Cellular, or Ethernet? (Or All Three?)
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Wi-Fi, Cellular, or Ethernet? (Or All Three?)
Wi-Fi, Cellular, or Ethernet? (Or All Three?)
Jan 8, 2024
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6 Min Read
byTim Dyer, Vice President of Market Development, CommScope
A Look into the State of MLB Connectivity with Extreme Networks and San Francisco Giants
Wi-Fi
A Look into the State of MLB Connectivity with Extreme Networks and San Francisco Giants
A Look into the State of MLB Connectivity with Extreme Networks and San Francisco Giants
Jan 3, 2024
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5 Min Read
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Wi-Fi 7 May Be Closer Than You Think
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 May Be Closer Than You Think
Wi-Fi 7 May Be Closer Than You Think
Sep 11, 2023
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5 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Private Wireless: Networking Enabler for Digital Transformation
Wi-Fi
Private Wireless: Networking Enabler for Digital Transformation
Private Wireless: Networking Enabler for Digital Transformation
Jun 22, 2023
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8 Min Read
byKurt Schaubach, Chief Technology Officer, Federated Wireless
The Importance of Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi
The Importance of Wi-Fi 6E
The Importance of Wi-Fi 6E
Jun 9, 2023
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
San Francisco Giants Deploy Fully Wi-Fi 6E-Ready Network With Comcast, Extreme Networks
Wi-Fi
San Francisco Giants Deploy Fully Wi-Fi 6E-Ready Network With Comcast, Extreme Networks
San Francisco Giants Deploy Fully Wi-Fi 6E-Ready Network With Comcast, Extreme Networks
Apr 20, 2023
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7 Min Read
byBrian T. Horowitz, Contributing Reporter
Wi-Fi Analytics Trends for Enterprise IT
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Analytics Trends for Enterprise IT
Wi-Fi Analytics Trends for Enterprise IT
Feb 22, 2023
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5 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Wireless Worth Watching in 2023
Wi-Fi
Wireless Worth Watching in 2023
Wireless Worth Watching in 2023
Feb 13, 2023
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4 Min Read
byBob Wallace, Featured Writer
Passpoint Enables CIOs and Network Managers to Work Strategically
Wi-Fi
Passpoint Enables CIOs and Network Managers to Work Strategically
Passpoint Enables CIOs and Network Managers to Work Strategically
Jan 27, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAndrea Calcagno
Disruptive 2022 Technologies and Events That Will Drive IT Agendas in 2023
Wi-Fi
Disruptive 2022 Technologies and Events That Will Drive IT Agendas in 2023
Disruptive 2022 Technologies and Events That Will Drive IT Agendas in 2023
Jan 10, 2023
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5 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Carefully Considering Wi-Fi 6E Versus Private Cellular
Wi-Fi
Carefully Considering Wi-Fi 6E Versus Private Cellular
Carefully Considering Wi-Fi 6E Versus Private Cellular
Jan 9, 2023
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5 Min Read
byKush Shah
Chase Centers Debuts Wi-Fi 6E to Give Fan Improvement a Boost
Wi-Fi
Chase Centers Debuts Wi-Fi 6E to Give Fan Improvement a Boost
Chase Centers Debuts Wi-Fi 6E to Give Fan Improvement a Boost
Dec 2, 2022
byZeus Kerravala, Founder and Principal Analyst with ZK Research
Is Sensing the Next Killer App for Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi
Is Sensing the Next Killer App for Wi-Fi?
Is Sensing the Next Killer App for Wi-Fi?
May 19, 2022
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4 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
Try the Simplest Thing First to Address Hybrid Network Performance Issues
Wi-Fi
Try the Simplest Thing First to Address Hybrid Network Performance Issues
Try the Simplest Thing First to Address Hybrid Network Performance Issues
May 16, 2022
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4 Min Read
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing
From Home Office to HQ: Consumerization of Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi
From Home Office to HQ: Consumerization of Wi-Fi 6E
From Home Office to HQ: Consumerization of Wi-Fi 6E
May 11, 2022
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4 Min Read
byDavid Coleman
Wi-Fi 6E: Poised for Widescale Adoption
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E: Poised for Widescale Adoption
Wi-Fi 6E: Poised for Widescale Adoption
Apr 14, 2022
bySalvatore Salamone, Managing Editor, Network Computing

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