If overcrowded spectrum isn’t destined to crimp its growth, it’ll need better technology and regulatory help from the FCC. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2002
Wireless ‘Cloud’ May Offer Silver Lining
Wireless technology is a little bit like wind power, electric cars and voice recognition — for several years, it’s been “just about” to be huge. Via [cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Honeypots A New Hacker Trap
War drivers beware, the next wireless network you tap might be part of an elaborate sting. Via [securityfocus.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Chips Take Their First Steps
Some of the first integrated circuits that create a wireless network using the very powerful, and controversial, ultrawideband wireless technique are on their way for testing by device makers. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Ethical Hacker Faces War Driving Charges
A Houston computer security analyst has been charged with hacking after demonstrating the insecurity of a county courts wireless LAN. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Chipmaker Packs Wi-Fi Into Handhelds
Intersil is working to add wireless networking to handheld devices. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Will UWB Be The Next Step After 802.11 And Bluetooth?
Ultra-Wideband technology has been used by the Government for close to 50 years for military radar and applications such as radar surveillance systems that can look right through walls and precision location equipment.… Continue Reading
Small-time ISPs Jump On Wireless Bandwagon
It’s a national phenomenon: All over the United States, small-town and rural Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) are springing up, often because wireless is the only practical way to bring broadband Internet access to the areas they serve. These are not hobbyists using consumer-grade 802.11b equipment, but professionals hoping to make substantial money providing professional-level… Continue Reading