The Wi-Fi Alliance today announced that it is now certifying a new capability that is expected to set the stage for rapid adoption of Wi-Fi networking in consumer electronic devices such as DVD players and televisions. Via [reed-electronics.com]
Daily Archives: September 8, 2004
Can Spammers Really Exploit Wireless Networks?
A US citizen is thought to have become the first person to be accused of hacking a wireless network in order to send spam. Via [networks.silicon.com]
Wi-Fi Trains Get Two-way Satellite
A bi-directional satellite link will make train Wi-Fi more of a business service, says 21Net, but its arrival in the UK may face delays. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Semper Wi-Fi
The Marines and Navy medical staff of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, based in Camp Salerno, Afghanistan, built a private, wireless, satellite-based network to support personal e-mail service and Internet-based phone calls to family and friends back home. Via [fcw.com]