Responding to increasing customer demand, Hyatt International Corp. last year embarked on a mission to spread wireless LANs throughout its hotels around the world. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: May 2004
Here’s A Wi-Fi Primer To Help The Uninitiated
At its most basic, Wi-Fi is the Internet equivalent of a cordless phone. Instead of replacing a coiled-up phone cord, Wi-Fi takes the place of Ethernet cable, the thick wiring that stretches under desks in offices. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Foreign Airlines Put Wi-Fi In The Sky
Wi-Fi comes to the sky next week as German carrier Lufthansa launches its in-flight broadband service. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Standard To Require New Hardware
In June the IEEE is expected to finally ratify the 802.11i security standard that uses for the first time AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, a powerful 128-bit encryption technology. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Group To Update WLAN Spec
The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) is so confident that the IEEE will at long last ratify the 802.11e specification as a standard that it has already come up with a marketing name for the technology. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Pick A Standard: Wireless Standards Proliferate
Wireless gear using the family of 802.11 standards still rules. But new flavors are beginning to push out Wi-Fi in favor of WiMax and variations that support roaming and connections at faster speeds. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Networking’s Next Wave
Emerging standards make wireless LANs more practical, but companies are a long way from cutting the cords. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
FCC Hones In On Wireless Broadband
The FCC has pulled together a group of experts from its ranks to look into how future wireless broadband access rules should be crafted. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco To Update Wi-Fi Setup
Cisco Systems is planning to announce on Wednesday a new wireless module for its Catalyst 6500 Ethernet switch that will provide more centralized management and enhanced features for Cisco’s Wi-Fi product. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Enhanced Wi-Fi Security, Quality On Tap For 2004
As the adoption of wireless technology continues to grow among businesses and home users, two key improvements in the security and performance quality of Wi-Fi devices are set to reach wireless network users later this year. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
The Importance Of Securing Wireless Networks
The market for wireless networks is growing fast. But one thing hasn’t changed: security is still a major concern for many IT directors. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
The Wi-Fi User As Wireless Felon
Before Wi-Fi can fully fulfil its promise, there is the small matter of a raft of outdated legislation to be dealt with – some of which threatens the innocent user with an appearance before a judge. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Broadcom’s SecureEZSetup Guards Consumer WLANs
Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Hot Spots In Critical Condition
Last August, I gave the reasons why wireless hot spots would not survive. Stubbornly, public Wi-Fi access providers don’t agree. They still see the hundreds of thousands of storefronts that lack access points as green fields waiting to be plowed. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Made Simple
Trying to get a grip on wireless technology? It’s really not all that complicated. Here’s a guide to get you started. Via [msnbc.msn.com]… Continue Reading