PacketFence Open Source NAC Has WiFi Support PacketFence is a free and Open Source network access control (NAC) solution that has 802.1X support via an included FreeRADIUS module. Version 3.1 was recently released and is available as a VMWare image for ESX/ESXi. Components of a PacketFence NAC solution are shown in graphic below. Supported Wireless [...]
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ZapPerf Testing with SpeedFlex SpeedFlex is a wireless performance tool integrated within the ZoneFlex family of centralized controllers. The SpeedFlex app runs the Zapd code and needs to be running on the device you are testing against. The Zapd code is always running on all Ruckus ZoneDirectors and Ruckus Access Points and Bridges. ZapPerf is [...]
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History of Wireless LAN Vendors – Ruckus Wireless Ruckus Wireless started out as chip vendor named Video54 Technologies, Inc. in June 2004 and in 2005 launched BeamFlex, its version of MIMO technology. BeamFlex was used by NetGear in its RangMax product line. In September 2005 Video54 rebranded itself as Ruckus Wireless. 2005 – MediaFlex Product [...]
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ZapPerf – Zap iOS App ZapPerf is an iOS version of the Zap wireless performance tool. Like Zap, ZapPerf is a wireless throughput test tool which can be used to fully characterise the statistical performance of a wireless link. ZapPerf iOS App has been submitted to App Store and should get approved in about 10 [...]
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Multiple WiFiPerf Tests To Single Server To test multiple WiFiPerf clients with a single server use iPerf3 Mac OS console binary running in server mode on different ports. In example below one server is started on port 5201 then a new console is opened and a second server on port 5202 and a third on [...]
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WiFiPerf for Mac OS X We will be changing the name of MacPerf to WiFiPerf for Mac OS. We had many great suggestions but decided to keep the “WiFiPerf” brand consistent instead of creating a new app name for the Mac OS version. Watch an HD Youtube video of WiFiPerf for Mac OS beta version. [...]
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WiFi Apps for WLAN Pros on Cyber Monday 2011 WLANController WLANController has two components, a software client that transforms Windows based computers into WiFi access points and scanners and a web based service that can manage multiple devices from a single graphical user interface. The WLAN Controller web interface and client make the deployment and management [...]
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MacPerf Name Change Contest to Win Free App Promo Code Please suggest name and if we use it you will get a promo code to download app for free. Tweet all suggestions to @WLANBook. Current Entries @wifichef : CamPerf, ezPerf @wifikiwi : Perf Inspector @KeithRParsons : mPerf PerfTest zPerf @CharlieClemmer : WiPerf @AirPacket : zPerf, [...]
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WiFi Survey App for Mac OS X Very early version of WiFi Survey App for Mac OS below. #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your [...]
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BridgeChecker for Mac OS X Coming to the App Store! BridgeChecker is a utility that can automatically disable/enable wireless interfaces. Whenever your computer is connected to an Ethernet port and the link state is good, the utility can automatically turns off the IEEE 802.11 wireless network interface. This conserves IP address allocation, reduces security risks, [...]
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