Starbucks Corp. said on Tuesday that it had installed wireless Internet connections, or “WiFi,” in more than 3,100 U.S. cafes, including 110 in stores far from technology-rich coastal areas. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: July 2004
Intel To Bring WiMAX To Latin America
Intel has once again recruited companies to support WiMAX deployments. The latest: The company is teaming with Alvarion to launch a WiMAX network in Latin America. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Kit Speeds Wireless-LAN Development On Linux
AbsoluteValue Systems Inc., an early supporter of IEEE 802.11-compliant chips on open-source platforms, is offering an embedded-software package that will support .11a/b/g chip sets on any Linux platform. The AVS 802.11 WLAN Development Platform marks AbsoluteValue’s turn away from original design manufacturers to a different customer base. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Price War Whacks Conexant
Conexant’s third-quarter revenue will fall about $40 million short of estimates because of a price war breaking out among WiFi chip suppliers. Via [thestreet.com]… Continue Reading
T-Systems Aims To Make WiFi As Easy As Phone Call
T-Systems, a unit Deutsche Telekom, is linking together 10,000 locations for wireless computer access and aims to connect half of the world’s public hotspots to a seamless network, it said on Tuesday. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Tap Into Neighbors’ WiFi? Why Not, Some Say
Like a Robin Hood of the Internet age, Carrie Russell of South Boston takes bandwidth from the rich (neighbors who have wireless high-speed Internet connections) and uses it herself to surf for free. Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Still Spotty
In addition to being faster than their predecessors, new Wi-Fi-certified 802.11g wireless products promise better protection from snoops, thanks to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption technology. But even though the WPA standard was introduced about a year ago, some 802.11g products may not support it. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Another Fast-food Chain Offers Free Wi-Fi
Another fast-food chain is jumping on the free Wi-Fi bandwagon. Krystal restaurants says it will provide free Wi-Fi service at more than 50 restaurants in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Confessions Of A War Driver
I admit it: I’m a war driver. Cloaked in anonymity, I cruise the alleyways and byways of corporate America, lurking, searching, probing for a weakness. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Broadcom Chip Supports Wi-Fi, Security
Broadcom has unveiled new single-chip wireless local area networking technology designed for use in handheld computers, notebooks and other consumer electronic devices. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi For The Taking In Wild, Wild Net
Tom Russell, who helped his sister and his mother piggyback on their neighbors’ WiFi high-speed Internet access, said the setup procedure is relatively simple, although it may take some patience. All you need is a wireless network adapter for your computer, which can cost between $35 and $80. Some laptops come fully equipped to access… Continue Reading