Wi-Fi 7 certification is officially underway, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced.| Network World
Wider acceptance of private 5G will require expanding its uses among early adopters and finding suitable applications for it in other industries.| Network World
Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology enables network architects to segment physical devices into logical subgroups for performance and security reasons| Network World
Switches connect network segments, providing full-duplex communication, valuable network performance data and efficient use of network bandwidth.| Network World
Private 5G is a major step, so consider what devices need it, whether they move around and require privacy, and whether Wi-Fi you already have meets the need.| Network World
Automation tools can reduce manual tasks and improve security today even though the goal of full automation is still remote.| Network World
WANs connect smaller networks across long distances, and their architecture, protocols and technologies have evolved to their latest incarnation, SD-WAN.| Network World
There are five common ways for companies to procure private 5G networks, and service levels can vary dramatically.| Network World
A glossary of essential networking terms with links to in-depth articles.| Network World