Already a hit in millions of homes and businesses, the wireless technology known as Wi-Fi is being used to extend the capabilities of cell phones and personal digital assistants. Via [news.com.com]
Monthly Archives: April 2002
Wireless LAN Security: A Short History
If you’re holding back on an 802.11 deployment because of security concerns, you’re not alone. Research indicates that the perceived insecurity of wireless networks is a major inhibitor to further market growth. Via [oreillynet.com]
Network Monitor Adds Support For 802.11b Wireless
Network monitoring and analysis vendor Network Instruments LLC on Tuesday said it’s adding the 802.11b wireless LAN standard to the list of protocols it analyzes. Via [internetweek.com]
Peddling Snake Oil As Security
Wireless security vendors are trying to create a market where none exists. As always, the key to better wireless security is better practice, not new products. Via [securityfocus.com]
Wi-Fi “Lite” From Microsoft
Microsoft is expected to present its take next week on “soft Wi-Fi,” a new idea in wireless networking for homes and offices. Via [news.com.com]
Will Wi-Fi Overwhelm Satellite Radio?
Satellite radio stations aren’t too happy rubbing bandwidth shoulders with Wi-Fi wireless networks. Via [news.com.com]
Popular Technology Changing Wireless Landscape
At Oregon’s Portland Hostel this month, the cheapest beds in town started coming with the fastest Internet access as staff began loaning guests wireless networking cards that allowed them to Web surf even in the garden. Via [siliconvalley.com]
High Wireless Acts
Donna Gallagher’s sitting in the sunroom with her laptop computer, clicking away on the eBay auction site. She drifts into the bedroom, still clicking and bidding. Whoops — now it’s the bathroom — but that Prada bag isn’t going to get away from her. Via [washingtonpost.com]