High-tech executives in the US are battling to prevent the Department of Defense from imposing restrictions on the use of radio spectrum for Wi-Fi products. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: December 2002
Agency Reduces Power On 72-mile WLAN Link
The High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN) has cut back the power it uses on a 72-mile WLAN link between San Diego and San Clemente Island. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
FCC Seeks More Spectrum For Wireless
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continued its push to free more spectrum for unlicensed wireless use Wednesday afternoon by seeking public comment on a proposed rule permitting unlicensed transmitters to operate in additional frequency bands. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Feds Label Wi-Fi A Terrorist Tool
Attention, Wi-Fi users: The Department of Homeland Security sees wireless networking technology as a terrorist threat. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: As Big As Budweiser?
A key figure for standards body the Wi-Fi Alliance says the wireless networking industry will surpass the revenue of household products such as Budweiser beer by 2006. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
AT&T, IBM, Intel Plan Nationwide Wi-Fi Network
AT&T Corp., IBM and Intel Corp. are expected to announce plans to deploy a nationwide network of public access wireless LAN hot spots, code-named Project Rainbow, at a news conference later today. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi App Alerts IT Managers To Intruders
Start-up Newbury Networks announced a new application it says will help IT managers keep wireless networks secure. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Firms Must Declare War On Chalkers
The low costs and ease of fuse associated with wireless network technology have helped ensure its rise in popularity among businesses searching for cheap, flexible IT solutions. However, while most companies appear keen to adopt wireless technology, many remain concerned about associated security risks. Via [thescotsman.scotsman.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Activists On Free Web Crusade
Thousands of tech enthusiasts across Europe are setting up wireless communities to get free Internet access. Via [edition.cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Report: Carriers Can Reap Benefits From WLAN
Carriers that want to build their enterprise base can benefit by including public WLAN services in their corporate offerings, report author Roberta Wiggins said, especially if such services are priced right and target business travelers and other mobile workers. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Sniffer Gains 802.11a Support
Network Associates Inc.’s Sniffer division is adding support for high-speed wireless LAN networks. Starting this week, the company’s Sniffer Wireless protocol analyzer will be able to troubleshoot for both 802.11b and 802.11a networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Stumble Across Rogue Wireless Access Points
Your users could be compromising the network’s security by adding unauthorised wireless access points. Here’s how to use NetStumbler and MiniStumbler to detect rogue access points. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
WiFi Peril
Apparently wireless computer networks are spreading everywhere like some kind of commie menace, soiling our precious military spectrum and making it possible for crafty terrorist hackers to get free Internet access. Via [alternet.org]… Continue Reading