An executive of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices took a shot at rival Intel’s Centrino technology, calling the wireless component of Intel’s offering “garbage” and suggesting the company misleads the market. Via [crn.com]
Monthly Archives: November 2003
Cincinnati Bell Offering Free WiFi To Subscribers
Cincinnati Bell Inc. said it is offering its ZoomTown high-speed Internet subscribers free and unlimited wireless fidelity service through the end of the year. Via [cincinnati.bizjournals.com]
Wireless Internet Frequencies To Expand
Regulators said yesterday they would help bring high-speed Internet connections to rural areas by expanding the spectrum of frequencies for wireless devices that do not require modems and phone jacks. Consumer groups were skeptical. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]
Securing Your Wireless Networks
Wireless security has had more than its fair share of bad press. The failure of the wired equivalent privacy (Wep) encryption standard to withstand hacking attacks did nothing to help the situation. Via [vnunet.com]
Best Practices For Wireless Network Security
Wireless technology is dramatically changing the world of computing, creating new business opportunities but also increasing security risks. Via [computerworld.com]
Waterford Men Hacked Store Files, FBI Alleges
Two young men sitting in a car in the parking lot of a Lowe’s home improvement store in Southfield repeatedly hacked into the company’s national computer network over the past two weeks, gaining access to credit card numbers and other information, federal prosecutors said Monday. Via [freep.com]
Wireless Dilemma: Security Isn’t Cool
Wireless communication has dramatically changed the way people work and interact. Unfortunately, the wireless era also continues to be plagued by insufficient security, and both corporations and users are being put at risk. Via [zdnet.com.com]
Motorola Buys Wireless Chipmaker
The purchase could give Motorola a head start in bringing to market fast wireless-broadband technology. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Hot Spot Reception Still Lukewarm
Commercial providers still trying to find profit formula for wireless Internet access. Via [globeandmail.com]
Wireless Mesh Networking Gathers Momentum
Wireless ad hoc mesh networking will get a boost on two levels this week with the unveiling of startup PacketHop Inc. and the announcement that wireless home networking and automation proponent Zensys A/S has entered into a business partnership with Intel Corp. Via [crn.com]
Home Wireless Network Becoming Easier, Cheaper Even For Novices
Setting up a home wireless network was once expensive and scary. Now it’s affordable and — if you’re lucky — almost effortless. Via [siliconvalley.com]
Intel Buys Wireless Chip Maker Mobilian
ntel Corp. has acquired wireless LAN chip maker Mobilian Corp., (Hillsboro, Oregon) for an undisclosed sum, a deal the chip maker says strengthens its strategy to offer a variety of chips for phones and other devices. Via [commsdesign.com]
The Quest For Better Wireless Security
Wireless communication has dramatically changed the way people work and interact. Unfortunately, the wireless era also continues to be plagued by insufficient security, and both corporations and users are being put at risk. Via [news.com.com]
‘New’ WPA Security Breach Discussed During Ratification Process
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), thought to be a significant security improvement for wireless LANs compared to Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP), has a significant built-in flaw, a paper to be widely distributed in the next few days claims. Via [crn.com]
Wireless LANs: Are They Worth The Trouble?
Despite having limited data rates, the mobility WLANs offer is more than a sufficient lure to drive the market. Via [eetasia.com]