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How can WLANs foster collaboration and creativity among remote and distributed teams?

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Wireless local area networks (WLANs) are becoming more ubiquitous and essential for modern work and life. They enable people to connect to the internet and each other without being tethered by cables or wires. But how can WLANs foster collaboration and creativity among remote and distributed teams? In this article, we will explore some of the future trends and developments in WLAN technology and how they can enhance the productivity and innovation of remote workers.

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1 Benefits of WLANs

WLANs offer many advantages for remote and distributed teams, such as flexibility, mobility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. WLANs allow workers to access the network and resources from anywhere, anytime, and any device, as long as they have a wireless connection. This enables them to work from home, co-working spaces, cafes, hotels, or even outdoors. WLANs also allow teams to scale up or down their network capacity and coverage as needed, without having to invest in expensive and complex infrastructure. WLANs can also reduce the operational and maintenance costs of network management, as they eliminate the need for wiring, cabling, and switches.

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I found that having WLAN access at my home was rather convenient as the connection was as simple as walking into my on-site office workplace. The system uses SSL certificates issued to my company devices and thus I didn't need to worry about security and the company could still do all the remote management they needed to do to support the hardware such as remote helpdesk services, auditing IP and privileged access and provides additional access controls while removing strain on likely already "oversubscribed" VPN concentrators and remote access gateways.

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2 Challenges of WLANs

However, WLANs also pose some challenges for remote and distributed teams, such as security, reliability, performance, and compatibility. WLANs are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, interference, and eavesdropping than wired networks, as they use radio waves to transmit data. Therefore, WLANs require strong encryption, authentication, and firewall mechanisms to protect the network and data from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. WLANs also depend on the quality and availability of the wireless signal, which can vary depending on the location, environment, and traffic. WLANs can experience latency, packet loss, jitter, and congestion, which can affect the quality of service and user experience. WLANs also need to be compatible with different standards, protocols, and devices, which can create interoperability and compatibility issues.

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3 Trends and developments in WLANs

To enhance the benefits of WLANs and overcome challenges, there are several trends and developments in WLAN technology that are shaping the future of wireless networking. For example, 5G and Wi-Fi 6 offer faster speeds, lower latency, higher capacity, and better efficiency than their predecessors. This can enable more seamless and reliable wireless connectivity for remote and distributed teams, as well as new use cases and scenarios, such as augmented reality, virtual reality, cloud computing, and edge computing. Additionally, artificial intelligence and machine learning can improve the security, performance, and management of WLANs, as well as enable more personalized and adaptive wireless services and experiences. Lastly, Internet of Things and smart devices can expand the scope and functionality of WLANs, as well as enable more intelligent and automated wireless environments and workflows.

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6G is already being setup as the "Network of Networks" as companies are already being offered reasonable possibilities where your mobile device or hotspot becomes in-part WWAN devices through carriers selling products based on private APN subscriptions. I joke with colleagues that soon they will be putting wireless data allowances inside kids meals at fast food restaurants because the next killer app for kids will still likely require network access - even remotely. How will they be able to access it without parents footing all the bill?

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4 How to leverage WLANs for collaboration and creativity

To maximize the potential of WLANs for collaboration and creativity, remote and distributed teams should adopt some best practices and strategies. This includes selecting the right WLAN technology and solution that best suits their needs, goals, and budget. Factors such as speed, capacity, coverage, security, reliability, and compatibility should be taken into account when comparing the features, benefits, and costs of different options. Additionally, teams should ensure that the WLAN technology and solution are compatible and interoperable with their devices, applications, and platforms, and can support their current and future wireless demands and use cases. Securing and optimizing the WLAN network and devices is also essential, as it helps to prevent and mitigate the risks and challenges of wireless networking. This includes implementing and updating the encryption, authentication, and firewall mechanisms, as well as using strong passwords and VPNs to protect data and privacy. Furthermore, teams should use WLAN-enabled collaboration and creativity tools to enhance their productivity and innovation. This includes tools and platforms that facilitate communication, coordination, and cooperation, as well as those that stimulate creativity and problem-solving. Finally, teams should use tools and platforms that provide feedback, insights, and analytics on their team performance and outcomes.

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My recommendations is to trust the standards such as 802.11q, SSL and WPA2 Enterprise along with well developed security protocol and practices for employees working remotely. This means that the access point at the employee's home should be as secure as the access point in the office and their hardware should match it as the security threat for companies already knows where your office is and likely already has to ensure security threats. Wardriving and mapping technologies also means that if a company is being targeted, they can also attempt to access the same "company network" near a employee's home which have fewer barriers to overcome due to physical location (like building/site access, RFI from other WiFi devices, etc...)

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5 Here’s what else to consider

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