802.11n Video Series

The advances realized by 802.11n have caused many enterprises to reconsider the role of WLANs in their network, as well as the effect of such a deployment on their infrastructure. Before deploying 802.11n, however, organizations need to understand some of the basics about the technology. In this 6-part video series on 802.11n by Devin Akin, Chief Wi-Fi Architect at Aerohive, we provide an overview of the standard, introduce deployment considerations, present technical enhancements of 802.11n, and discuss the coexistence of 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g.

Part 1: Introduction to the 802.11n Amendment
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In this short introduction to 802.11n, we will overview the benefits of the new standard, as well as some of the significant differentiators between this and previous versions of the technology.

Part 2: Deployment Considerations Overview
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In part 2 of our 6 part series, Aerohive WLAN Architect Devin Akin discusses elements you should think about before deploying an 802.11n network.

Part 3: Deployment Considerations in Detail
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Join us for part 3 of our 6 part series on 802.11n. In this episode, Aerohive WLAN Architect Devin Akin will detail considerations you should go through as you deploy 802.11n:

• Backhaul throughput of Ethernet network
• RF-based design of and migration to 802.11n
• Mixed 802.11a/b/g/n deployments

Part 4: Technical Enhancements of 802.11n
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Join Aerohive WLAN Architect Devin Akin for part 4 of our 6 part series on 802.11n. Devin will discuss the technical enhancements of 802.11n, including:

• MIMO
• Phy enhancements
• MAC enhancements

Part 5: Technical Enhancements of 802.11n
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In part 5 of our 6 part series on 802.11n, we will consider a variety of technical enhancements in 802.11n with Aerohive WLAN Architect Devin Akin. Topics include:

• Guard intervals
• 802.11n modulation encoding schemes
• Frame aggregation
• Block acknowledgements
• Reduced interframe space
• Power save

Part 6: Coexistence of 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g
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In this final installment of our 6 part series on 802.11n, Aerohive WLAN Architect Devin Akin discusses coexistence or backward compatibility mechanisms between 802.11n and 802.11a/b/g.