A startup came out of stealth mode last week saying that it will offer wireless broadband systems based on the unratified 802.16e standard for mobile wireless broadband. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: August 24, 2004
Embedded Wi-Fi Market Undergoing Major Shift
One of the hottest technology markets, Wireless LAN (WLAN), or Wi-Fi, is undergoing a fundamental shift, according to In-Stat/MDR. The high-tech market research firm reports that in 2003 removable Wi-Fi PC card adapters were displaced as the most popular Wi-Fi adapter by embedded Mini PCI card adapters.… Continue Reading
Red Roof Inns To Get Wi-Fi Hotspots
Accor North America has reached an agreement with T-Mobile USA Inc. to install wireless Internet access throughout all of its Red Roof Inns over the next year, officials said. Via [seattlepi.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Netgear, Vonage Gear Up For VoIP
Vonage and Netgear have teamed up to develop broadband telephony products due in time for the holidays, according to sources familiar with the deal. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Brings Broadband To Rural Washington
Technologies that extend the range of Wi-Fi wireless LANs are making that low-priced technology an option for broadband Internet access in U.S. rural areas with limited broadband options. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Seen Readying New Wi-Fi Chips This Week
Intel Corp. this week is expected to introduce a chip that adds support for a relatively obscure version of Wi-Fi, analysts said on Monday, in a move that could help ease congestion on wireless networks. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Epson Projector Supports 802.11g, Apple’s Keynote
Epson today announced two new portable XGA (1,024 x 768) projectors: the 3.8-pound PowerLite 740c and “the unique” 3.9-pound PowerLite 745c. The company says that both models are the industry’s first 2,500-ANSI lumens projectors with XGA resolution to break below the four-pound weight barrier. Via [macnn.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless LAN Specs Leapfrog Ahead
Two camps, each backed by major technology companies, are planning to submit competing 802.11n WLAN standards proposals next month at the IEEE meeting. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Intel: WLAN, WiMAX Can Co-exist
WiMAX (world interoperability for microwave access), also known as IEEE 802.16, a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) technology, will complement WLAN in the future, rather than squeeze it out of the market, according to Lin Long-song, president and general manager of the Intel Innovation Center in Taiwan, at a press conference on August 20. Via… Continue Reading