Technical Papers

HomePlug® Green PHY Overview

The HomePlug Green PHY for powerline communications was developed specifically to meet utility industry requirements for Smart Grid applications.
May 1, 2010

Higher Throughput and Greater Range in 802.11n Networks by Sustaining Signals for Improved Performance and Reliability

This whitepaper introduces engineers and managers to the key technical issues associated with building reliable, high-performance 802.11n equipment.
December 1, 2009

New Worldwide Regulatory Requirements for Wireless LANs

Dynamic Frequency Selection
May 1, 2008

JumpStart 2.0 Security Setup Protocol

How a Very Simple Procedure Is Transforming Wireless LAN Security
January 1, 2007

AR7100 Wireless NPU Technology Backgrounder

Network Processor Strategy for Maximizing 802.11n Wireless LAN Performance
January 1, 2007

Maximizing MIMO Effectiveness by Multiplying WLAN Radios x3

The approval of the 802.11n specification has opened the way for fully leveraging multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) technologies in wireless LANs (WLANs).
May 1, 2006

MIMO Architecture The Power of 3

The buzz in WLAN today is multiple input/multiple output, commonly referred to as MIMO.
May 1, 2006

Power Consumption and Energy Efficiency Comparisons of WLAN Products

This paper examines the power consumption of various WLAN cards, spanning 802.11 standards.
April 1, 2004

Building A Secure Wireless Network

How Atheros Defines Wireless Network Security Today And In The Future
April 1, 2004

Methodology for Testing Wireless LAN Performance with Chariot

This paper describes the factors that affect a WLAN's throughput and coverage, then provides a detailed methodology using netiQ’s chariot test tool for those who want to benchmark throughput and coverage in a disciplined way.
October 1, 2003