WLAN Resources

Welcome to our IEEE 802.11 WLAN resource centre.

Here you will find a range of resources to use when evaluating, planning, designing, implementing or supporting 802.11 WLANs, including free white papers, best practice guides, glossaries, and links to further resources.

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White Papers

The first in our series of vendor-independent white papers provides a review of the issues to be considered before planning and installing 802.11 wireless networks:

802.11 Wireless networks - Planning and Deployment (46 KB)

802.11 WLANs - Best Practice Guides

Download the official CWNP Best Practice Templates for WLAN site survey and security:

Site Survey Questionnaire (384 KB)
Site Survey Bridge Form (594 KB)
Site Survey Access Point Form (805 KB)
Site Survey Workgroup Bridge Form (605 KB)
WLAN Security Policy Template (819 KB)

IEEE 802.11 WLAN Glossary

Our 802.11 WLAN glossary explains some of the key terms and concepts behind 802.11 wireless networks.

CWNP Program Information

Find out more about the CWNP Wireless Certification Track.

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