Senators George Allen (R.-Va.) and Barbara Boxer (D.-Ca.) are circulating a draft bill to gain early support in the 108th Congress to promote a wireless approach to broadband deployment. An Allen spokesperson said the bill and accompanying “Dear Colleague” letter are efforts to “get beyond the stalemated debate of cable versus DSL.” Via [siliconvalley.internet.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: November 2002
T-Mobile Extends WLAN Offering To Europe
T-Mobile has expanded its U.S.-originated wireless local area network strategy to Europe, rolling out the service in hot spots in Germany and Austria. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Stretches Its Boundaries
Communications equipment maker Proxim became the latest company to sell high-powered Wi-Fi networks that travel long distances, essentially providing buyers with an “ISP in a box,” the company’s Chief Executive, Jonathan Zakin, said this week…. Continue Reading
Bringing Free Wireless Access To The People
Hundreds of wireless networks that offer free high-speed Internet access are sprouting across the USA. They’re in a park in Midtown Manhattan, a housing project in Boston, a movie house pub in Austin and along the waterfront in Portland, Ore. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
NetStumbler Proves A Vulnerability Point
When Gartner Inc. security analyst John Pescatore wants to illustrate the wide-open nature of wireless LANs to enterprise clients, he tells them to check out the NetStumbler.com Web site. On the site is a map that starkly illustrates the vulnerabilities of 25,000 exposed wireless LANs across the country. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless LAN Attacks Grow In Sophistication
During the past year, wireless LAN security threats have multiplied, according to users, vendors and consultants. There are more attack applications available, the applications are more sophisticated and highly automated and the weaknesses of various wireless hardware and software products are documented more extensively and precisely. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Encryption Fix Not Perfect
The biggest security risk for “Wi-Fi” wireless Internet networks is that users sometimes fail to turn on their encryption software. But even the responsible ones who use the encryption program — Wired Equivalent Privacy — aren’t immune to malicious attacks. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
State Of The Wireless Nation
Computer experts and interested amateurs are joining forces to map out wireless networks around the world and find out how many are secure. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
WiFi Secure At Last?
It seems those pesky regulators may be about to stop one of the most over hyped, rare occurances known to this crazy world of technology: wireless network joyriding, known as War-Chalking, War-Driving, Air-Hopping. You’ve heard of it right? Via [it-director.com]… Continue Reading
Antenna To Boost Wireless Security
An optical antenna that uses a geometrically shaped lens promises to bring greater security to wireless networks for businesses, according to British scientists. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
iPass Upgrades Client, Adds Roaming
Connectivity services company iPass of Redwood Shores, CA, has announced an upgrade to its ‘smart client’ software for end-users of its service. Via [siliconvalley.internet.com]… Continue Reading
San Diego Wireless Net Installs 72-Mile, 2.4-GHz Link
Hans Werner-Braun, a researcher at the San Diego Supercomputer Center and principal investigator for the San Diego County High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN), plans and develops wireless circuits that routinely span miles, including HPWREN’s current distance-record holder, a 72-mile-hop installed last month from San Diego to San Clemente Island. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Want Some Wi-Fi With That Sandwich?
Hoping people will drop by for free Web access and stay for a sandwich, Schlotzsky’s Deli is offering no-cost wireless access at some of its eateries. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Spreads Wi-Fi At Airports
T-Mobile USA plans to add so-called Wi-Fi hot spots for high-speed wireless Internet connectivity in about 100 U.S. airport clubs and lounges over the next year through an agreement with Delta Air Lines, United Air Lines, and AMR’s American Airlines, the wireless carrier has announced. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Start-ups Push Wireless LAN Envelope
Two new companies, Mobilian and Vivato, this week will unveil products that hint at the future of enterprise wireless LANs. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
