While predicting “solid second quarter growth” of Wi-Fi adoption by consumers and enterprises, Cisco and its wholly-owned subsidiary Linksys were named as the top WLAN vendors for both home and office, according to ABI Research. D-Link and Netgear came in second and third respectively in the consumer space, while Symbol Technologies and Proxim rounded out… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2004
WiMax To Turbo Charge Alternative Carriers
A research note from Meta Group points to WiMax – just now becoming known as a broadband wireless standard that works over wide areas – as a way for some telcos to compete with incumbent local operators for voice services. It means they don’t have to use copper lines or voice over IP technology. Via… Continue Reading
New Vulnerabilities To DoS Attacks In Wi-Fi / 802.11 Networks Revealed
The use of Wi-Fi / 802.11 wireless networks is steadily increasing despite many studies reporting security problems, Dr. Gianluigi Me, a Professor at the University of Tor Vergata of Rome, Italy and a staff member at the Wi-Fi Technology Forum (Wi-Fi-TF), together with Dr. Francesco Ferreri have just published “New vulnerabilities to DoS attacks in… Continue Reading
More Pre-802.11n Wi-Fi Gear Emerges
Wi-Fi equipment vendor Belkin said Monday (Aug. 9) it will release a router and wireless network card that uses pre-802.11n multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technology created by Airgo Networks. The company claimed in a statement that its pre-N products will provide four times the coverage area and speed of equipment based on 802.11b and g.… Continue Reading
WiMax Puts Citywide Wireless Broadband In Sight
Emerging broadband wireless technology gives users more room to roam. It offers flexibility, ease of use and built-in security. WiMax wants to be your wireless everything. With a line-of-sight range of up to 30 miles, WiMax is the next step in the evolution of the wireless local-area network concept of Wi-Fi, which has only a… Continue Reading
ABI Research Sees Good Wi-Fi Growth
The latest edition of ABI Research’s “Wi-Fi Quarterly Service” shows solid second quarter growth across the bundle of wireless networking technologies collectively known as Wi-Fi.… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Accessories Slow To Come For Palm
While 802.11b wireless networking has freed many mobile device users from wires and expensive cellular data plans, many PDAs still don’t offer the technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Doesn’t Have To Mean Slow
With performance at a premium for enterprises packing their WLANs with heavy-duty applications such as voice over IP, wireless gear makers are finding ways to improve the speed and security of the networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
SMC Introduces Wi-Fi Traveller’s Kit
SMC Networks has announced its newest offering for business travelers and SOHO users, the EZ Connect g 2.4GHz 802.11g Wireless Traveler’s Kit (SMCWTK-G), which will be available later this month. Via [integratedmar.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless IDSes Defend Your Airspace
Wireless IDS solutions range from handheld products that are designed for on-the-spot troubleshooting at a point in time, to capabilities integrated into existing access points and managing switches, to distributed fleets of sensors that provide round-the-clock coverage. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Phones Arrive Early
Cellphone makers plan to release so-called Wi-Fi phones ahead of schedule, bringing new threats and opportunities to wireless carriers and traditional phone service providers. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Is Sharing Wi-Fi Illegal? Answer Hazy; Try Again Later, Lawyer Says
Borrowing a neighbor’s unsecured Wi-Fi signal could be against the law. Or it might be legal. The law is unclear, said cyberlawyer Mark Rasch. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Cool On 802.20
Intel could be closing the door on the emerging 802.20 mobile broadband wireless access standard after the company admitted to uncertainty surrounding the working group’s ability to put aside self-interest. But the chip giant has finally accepted the rise of the Bluetooth short-range wireless technology, which will shortly be accommodated in its wireless LAN chipsets.… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Phones Make A Splash
Cell phone makers plan to release so-called Wi-Fi phones ahead of schedule, bringing new threats and opportunities to wireless carriers and traditional phone service providers. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Enhancing The Enhanced Security
Even though 802.11i has been done for a while and companies have been steadily announcing support for this finalized security standard, there have also been a rash of announcements talking about new security issues that 802.11i can’t prevent, such as DDOS attacks and holes in RADIUS servers. Such is the world of networking. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading