Daily Archives: December 22, 2003

Wi-Fi Show Was Security Battleground, Vendor Claims

A behind-the-scenes security war raged at a recent Wi-Fi trade show, according to a company that provides wireless LAN security monitoring products. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading

Tests Confirm Atheros’ Super G Degrades Rival WLANs

Broadcom’s allegation that 802.11g Wi-Fi products based on chips developed by its rival, Atheros, will degrade the performance of nearby wireless networks appears to have been verified by independent tests. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading

China Wi-Fi Encryption Rights Holders Named

Wi-Fi equipment makers that want to support China’s own encryption standard, announced last month, will be have to work with one of 11 designated firms. The Chinese authorities’ announcement of the local firms’ control of the technology aroused fears – or perhaps paranoia – among western vendors that this would severely disadvantage them in the… Continue Reading

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