Traditional wireless LANs make use of relatively intelligent access points. Learn the benefits of deploying a newer “thin” access point approach.

How many users will an access point support? Learn some methods that help you answer this question.

Then deploying wireless LANs, most installers ensure that there are enough access points to provide adequate RF coverage. This enables users to roam throughout the facility; however, it doesn't completely address capacity requirements.

As you can see by the growing list of hotspots, the public wireless LAN market is beginning to take off. Users are becoming aware of this new capability as you see more and more people strutting around airports and conventions centers with radio-equipped laptops and PDAs. They're beginning to expect public wireless LAN connectivity to stay connected in more places.