Location: Interopnet classroom Thursday, October 21, 2010, 12:00 PM-12:45 PM
The number of Wi-Fi enabled devices has exploded. Additionally, application requirements are pushing bandwidth demand to a whole new level. Xirrus, the official Wi-Fi provider for Interop, will guide you through their planning and configuration for wireless services in a high-density environment. The presentation will cover both technical and non-technical methods, and attendees will leave with practical recommendations for building a reliable wireless network.
Douglas J. Haider is a Consulting Engineer with Xirrus. Mr. Haider has over ten years experience in wireless networking, security, and audit. He started his career as an Intelligence Officer with the United States Air Force where he held various positions including Deputy Branch Chief at the Air Force Information Warfare Center.
Mr. Haider holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University where he majored in Physics. He also earned a M.S. from the University of LaVerne with a concentration in Business and Organizational Management. He holds over a dozen information security and wireless certifications including the CISSP, CISM, and CWNE.
Douglas is a SANS Stay Sharp Instructor, a SANS Certified Mentor, and a frequent speaker on wireless technologies. He is also a wireless blogger for Computerworld, CWNP, and WiFiJedi.com.
Location: Room 1E10 Friday, October 22, 2010, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM
With Wi-Fi now the primary or default access in enterprises of all sizes and types around the world, future success depends upon a detailed understanding of the evolution of both the standards and the specifications that determine key product capabilities going forward. This session will provide a detailed look at current and future developments in all aspects of wireless-LAN technologies, featuring the experts from industry responsible for bringing new capabilities to market.