Wireless Technology

Paper Summary:

The paper presents an overview of WiFi and wireless technologies and then focuses on the specific technologies for networking hardware and software, including security considerations. The paper discusses the recommended products for creating a secured wireless network and assesses which carriers the CoverAll Insurance Company needs to consider partnering with for connectivity to the Internet.

Outline:
Introduction
Wireless Technology Overview
Recommended Hardware and Software
Carrier Services

From the Paper:

"The CoverAll Insurance Company needs to transition from a wired network architecture to a wireless one, and despite their eight floor office building being refurbished ten years ago to have CAT-5 Ethernet cabling integrated throughout its walls, offices and conference rooms. Since then the company has found that equipping sales people, claims adjusters, and investigators with laptops has increased their productivity by allowing them to be more mobile, going between conference rooms in meeting with each other and with customers. With 800 employees in CoverAll Insurance Company, the speed of the wired network based on CAT-5 Ethernet cabling at 10 Mbits/second is constrained from both a speed and availability standpoint. The reliance on RJ-45 connections is greatly constraining the ability of employees to be mobile enough throughout the building to meet together and stay connected to share files, collaborating with each other and with customers."

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