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802.11r Last modified: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
An extension to 802.11 specification developed by the IEEE for wireless LAN (WLAN) technology. 802.11r, also called Fast Basic Service Set (BSS) Transition, supports VoWi-Fi handoff between access points to enable VoIP roaming on a Wi-Fi network with 802.1X authentication. See 802.11 for a complete overview of the 802.11x family of specifications. See also "Introducing IEEE 802.11r" on Wi-FiPlanet.com. Also see "How Wireless Networks Work" in the Did You Know... section of Webopedia.		Related Categories Communications Standards Networking Standards Wireless Computing Related Terms 802.11 802.11a 802.11b 802.11e 802.11g 802.11n 802.11x 802.16 802.1x Basic Service Set VoIP VoWi-Fi Wi-Fi Shopping 802 11 Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Wireless Access Points 2 Model Matches Sport and Outdoor 134 Store Offers Shoes 31 Store Offers Wireless Adapters 5 Model Matches Software 0 Store Offers
802.11 Hotspots A list of WLAN hotspots around the world. 802.11a: An Excellent Long Term Solution Since the debut of 802.11a products in 2001, network managers have been struggling with whether to install 802.11b or 802.11a. Here's why you should strongly consider the use of 802.11a for your next wireless LAN deployment. Did You Know... How Wireless Networks Work A wireless network or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) serves the same purpose as a wired one . to link a group of computers. Because "wireless" doesn't require costly wiring, the main benefit is that it's generally easier, faster and cheaper to set up. Enterprise VoIP Planet The IT Manager's Guide to Voice over IP Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences. Wi-Fi Planet 802.11 news, commentary and information.