Chipmaker Texas Instruments (TI) has announced the integration of voice over WLAN with a popular processing architecture it uses in many cellular phones. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Daily Archives: September 21, 2004
WLANs Go Feral In Corporate Undergrowth
Frustrated employees are taking IT into their own hands by installing DIY Wi-Fi access points (APs) in their offices while their IT departments don’t even notice, according to Gartner. A rogue access point can leave an organisation’s network wide open and once on the network, an unauthorised user could go undetected. Via [theregister.co.uk]
Wi-Fi Sends Train Passengers Rushing To First Class
GNER’s trial of high-speed wireless networks on selected trains has proved popular with mobile business workers, according to early figures released by the railway operator this week. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Texas Instruments Is Unconvinced WiMax Will Replace DSL
Despite all of the hype surrounding WiMax, chip maker Texas Instruments remains unconvinced the technology will revolutionize the way that broadband Internet services are delivered to homes and offices, according to a company executive. Via [nwfusion.com]
Sydney To Bridge Harbour With Wi-Fi Ferries
The Australian city is considering providing wireless Internet access on the ferries that move commuters and visitors around the bay. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Making A Mesh Of Wireless Networking
Dust Networks announced today the release of SmartMesh, a wireless mesh networking platform for enterprise-level monitoring and control solutions. Via [news.zdnet.com]
