Wireless LAN Controllers

Increase efficiency in the configuration, deployment and maintenance of wireless networks By Gabriel Mendoza, Smart City’s Data Operations Supervisor at the Phoenix Convention Center Today’s world is an environment in which time is money and businesses are constantly seeking best practice standards. This is certainly no different in the technology…

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Mobile Devices and Mobile Data Security

Tips to protect personal information in a connected world By Patrick Nelson, Smart City‘s Operations Manager at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Nearly a decade ago the concept of mobile security was simply about securing the device itself from potential loss or theft. But as mobile technology becomes more…

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Network Address Translation and its Role in IPv4 Conservation

By Timothy Boyer, Smart City‘s Data Operations Manager at the San Diego Convention Center   Since the development of the Internet in the 1980’s, 2^32 or about 4.2 billion unique Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses were created. Of those 4.2 billion only 3.2 billion were made available, the others…

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A Brief History of Wireless Fidelity and the Evolution of 802.11

A Brief History of Wireless Fidelity and the evolution of 802.11 By Patrick Nelson, Smart City’s Operations Manager at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center   Although WiFi may appear as a technological advancement founded in the twentieth century the concept of WiFi was developed over 140 years ago. In…

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Devices, Bandwidth, and Connectivity

Acknowledging the BYOD Trend and Meeting Its Needs Preparing for a convention as an attendee or an exhibitor is similar to a guest preparing for a party. First, there is the RSVP, then the proper attire, followed by the business cards and finally gathering the electronic devices, their wires and accessories….

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Deconstructing the Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) Network and Small Cell Technologies

In the world of convention centers, providing wireless networks and cellular coverage to a large audience is no easy task. Hundreds of people gather in one place expecting to be able to make phone calls, access the web, and check email, all from their mobile devices. But in buildings where…

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Smart City to Discuss Trade Show Connectivity Challenges at Tradeshow News Network Webinar

At Smart City Networks, we know that the demand on our wireless networks continues to increase. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Trade Show News Network (TSNN) will be hosting a webinar to discuss the challenges facing Internet connectivity at convention centers and how some shows and facilities are keeping visitors connected….

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