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As expected, the 802.11i standard was finalized Thursday, paving the way for improved security within wireless networks.
Via [eweek.com]

It’s been said by some that the problems with security in wireless networks are no longer an issue — the tools are available to fix anything that could come up. Whether encrypting your own traffic with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or virtual private networks (VPNs), or running a full fledged intrusion detection system (IDS) to weed out rogue access points and unwanted, freeloading users, there’s no lack of tools available.
Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

Intel yesterday announced a pair of new 90nm Pentium M processors, this time extending the line downwards.
Via [theregister.co.uk]

Firms attempting to make it big from wireless Internet are falling apart because the technology is becoming too cheap and simple.
Via [theinquirer.net]

A small wireless company in Canada is going after the Wi-Fi equipment and semiconductor industry for infringing on its patents–and Cisco Systems is one of its first targets.
Via [zdnet.com.com]

Members of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards board will meet on Thursday to vote on the final specification for 802.11i, an update to the current standard for Wi-Fi security, the chair of the IEEE 802.11 working group said Wednesday.
Via [infoworld.com]

Boingo Wireless announced its Pocket Boingo Wi-Fi client has support for Windows Mobile 2003 available starting Wednesday with support for Palm OS to come later this summer.
Via [techweb.com]

Network equipment manufacturers are banking on a pent-up demand for broadband access to drive the market for a new wireless service called WiMAX.
Via [gcn.com]

Logan International Airport will be hot today — not just with temperatures forecast to be above 80, but with a new web of wireless Internet access hot spots blanketing all four terminals.
Via [boston.com]

Industry sources said the IEEE 802.11i specification could be ratified this Thursday, adding a needed layer of security to the Wi-Fi standard.
Via [eweek.com]

Linksys has revealed plans to market an 802.11g CompactFlash card, making it the first company to announce such a product.
Via [brighthand.com]

Cisco is offering networking equipment to enable wireless communications for entire cities. Potential users of its Metropolitan Mobile Network are city, state and federal agencies, including public-safety organizations, as well as transportation and public-works departments.
Via [newsfactor.com]

Intel has invested in ’smart antenna’ developer Motia. It’s not clear how much Intel has given the company, which announced the investment as a part of a $12m third funding round. Intel Capital, the chip giant’s VC wing, has already invested in Motia.
Via [theregister.co.uk]

Many of the wireless networks used by firms in Europe’s financial centres are wide open to attack, research shows.
Via [news.bbc.co.uk]

Cisco Systems Inc. on Monday introduced a card that adds IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g WLAN (Wi-Fi) support to its 3200 Series routers.
Via [eweek.com]