As expected, the 802.11i standard was finalized Thursday, paving the way for improved security within wireless networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2004
Feelings Of Insecurity
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… Continue Reading
Intel Wi-Fi Module Trims Centrino Prices
Intel yesterday announced a pair of new 90nm Pentium M processors, this time extending the line downwards. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Cisco The Target Of Wireless Lawsuit
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]… Continue Reading
IEEE Set To Ratify 802.11i Standard
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]… Continue Reading
Boingo Adds PDA Support For Wi-Fi Links
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]… Continue Reading
Industry Expects Demand For Wireless Broadband
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]… Continue Reading
WiFi Set For Landing
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]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Standard Nears Approval
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]… Continue Reading
Linksys Preparing 802.11g CompactFlash Card
Linksys has revealed plans to market an 802.11g CompactFlash card, making it the first company to announce such a product. Via [brighthand.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Targets Cities With Wireless Offering
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]… Continue Reading
Intel Invests In Smart Antennae To Drive Wi-Fi, WiMAX
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]… Continue Reading
Finance Firms Risking Wi-Fi Woe
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]… Continue Reading
Cisco Adds Wi-Fi Support To Routers
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]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Stand Alones Flop
Firms attempting to make it big from wireless Internet are falling apart because the technology is becoming too cheap and simple. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading