Proxim on Monday unveiled the ORiNOCO Smart Wireless Suite, designed to help enterprises plan, deploy and manage their Wi-Fi networks.
Via [news.zdnet.com]
Monthly Archive for September, 2004
Lucent Technologies’ Bell Labs has lifted the lid on two research projects that aim to boost the performance of wireless local area networks (Lans).
Via [vnunet.com]
With its eyes on the future of home entertainment and a relatively uncluttered band of radio spectrum, Cisco Systems’ Linksys division on Wednesday unveiled a line of IEEE 802.11g/a wireless LAN products.
Via [pcworld.idg.com.au]
Startup Azaire Networks has secured $9 million in Series B financing for its cellular/WiFi network convergence technology.
Via [commsdesign.com]
After years of working to establish the Juan Valdez image as the symbol for Columbian coffee on supermarket store shelves, a federation of Columbian coffee growers is opening its first Juan Valdez coffeehouses, and has turned to Sprint to supply its communications services, including Wi-Fi access.
Via [wirelessweek.com]
Parts 1 and 2 of this of this 4-part series, we discussed some of the reasons for making the switch to Wi-Fi, the all-important site survey, and what components make up a WLAN. In this, part 3 of our series, we’ll discuss some of the issues that inevitably crop up and a list of the top Wi-Fi vendors.
Via [enterpriseitplanet.com]
Just when it seemed that the wireless networking alphabet soup was starting to make sense, a new flavor — 802.11n — promises to spice up wireless LAN (WLAN) standards once again. Even though 802.11a, b and g are already in the bowl, one vendor is pioneering this new technology years ahead of the standards groups, despite some expert misgivings.
Via [searchnetworking.techtarget.com]
My first stop on the hotspot road trip brings me to Chicago, where it’s easier to find a hotspot than a parking space. After circling the blocks around Millennium Park looking for street parking (old city habits die hard), I finally give up and pull into a garage.
Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Good news for travelers who’d rather spend their money on souvenirs: Free wireless access is gaining popularity with businesses and public venues.
Via [usatoday.com]
Tropos Networks, a developer of equipment for metro-sized Wi-Fi mesh networks, announced Tuesday a new mesh cell that works in vehicles.
Via [internetweek.com]
Network Chemistry, a provider of RF (radio frequency) security solutions, announced Monday that new worm-detection capabilities have been added to its RFprotect Wireless Intrusion Protection System.
Via [news.zdnet.com]
Proxim has started selling a software suite to knit access points together and contend with purpose-built wireless switches from other vendors. The suite is made up of a range of software from third parties.
Via [arnnet.com.au]
Mobile operator O2 has launched a 3G datacard as part of a service combining general packet radio service (GPRS), 3G and Wi-Fi access.
Via [vnunet.com]
Those who vacation on the big boats increasingly are finding themselves able to access the Internet from stem to stern, thanks to Wi-Fi deployments rigged with signal backhaul through satellite connections. Who needs Wi-Fi on vacation? You’d be surprised.
Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
WiMAX Battles DSL
WiMAX products are set to increasingly compete with existing landline broadband technologies and eventually even mobile broadband technologies as DSL and cable penetration continues to grow while WiMAX products push for certification, according to Boston-based market research firm the Yankee Group.
Via [reed-electronics.com]