Startup Radwin has blended an off-the-shelf 802.11a/g wireless LAN (WLAN) radio with high-gain antennas and a proprietary media access control (MAC) layer to create a point-to-point broadband wireless system for backhaul and enterprise connectivity applications. Via [commsdesign.com]
Monthly Archives: September 2004
Intel Shelves Plans For Wi-Fi Access Point
Intel has snuffed out a plan to provide consumer desktop PCs with built-in Wi-Fi access points–the latest wrinkle for the chipmaker, which has faced a number of product setbacks this year. Via [news.zdnet.com]
WiMAX: Broadband Wireless Access
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is the IEEE 802.16 standards-based wireless technology that provides MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) broadband connectivity. WiMAX is an Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems, also known as the IEEE WirelessMAN air interface. WiMAX-based systems can be used to transmit signals as far as 30 miles. So far,… Continue Reading
Yachties Get All-In-One DSL-Wi-Fi Service
Square Mile International – a global wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) which serves the yachting community by running hotspots in marinas – has teamed up with Pipex and BT to offer broadband…well…just about everywhere. Through a single bill and subscription, punters can get broadband in ther homes, on board their boats in marinas, and out… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi World Under Threat From Symbol Patent
Wireless vendor Symbol Systems has told us it will be seeking a big license fee from all Wi-Fi equipment vendors for an infringed patent. And according to one manufacturer, Proxim, it stands a good chance of getting it. Via [techworld.com]
Wireless Broadband Network Rolls Across France
French vendor Altitude Telecom said Thursday it will launch a wireless broadband network across France using pre-WiMAX equipment from Alvarion Ltd. Via [internetweek.com]
Public Safety Spectrum Makes Mesh
MeshNetworks of Maitland, Fla., has made its name creating citywide networks that usually support first responder departments like police and fire. They do it with equipment that operates in various radio spectrums, including the 2.4GHz range used by 802.11b/g—though MeshNetworks doesn’t use the 802.11/Wi-Fi standard (the company calls itself “radio-agnostic”). Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Verizon Wireless’s High-Speed Service Takes On Wi-Fi
Verizon Wireless’s announcement, Wednesday, that it is significantly expanding its 3G footprint raises questions about whether the next-generation wireless data service can co-exist with Wi-Fi hotspots and other technologies. Via [crn.com]
802.11a: Refuge From Spectrum Hogs
The recent fight between the University of Texas and its students on the 2.4 GHz battle field may be over, but competition for the limited spectrum used by two wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) standards promises to saddle users with continued wireless connectivity problems. Via [news.zdnet.com]
San Francisco Ballpark To Offer Wireless Instant Replays
SBC Park, home of the San Francisco Giants, is already a giant wireless hotspot. Next season, the team plans to offer Wi-Fi users instant replays on demand, possibly even of different angles on controversial plays. Via [sfgate.com]
Mini WiFi Locator Locks In On Networks
When I travel I love to find WiFi wireless networks I can use in a pinch. It’s become easy to find WiFi in hotels. But, in airports, train stations and even outdoors in parks I’m sometimes forced to open my laptop or PDA, and log-in to see if I can find an open network where… Continue Reading
Conexant’s 802.11a/b/g Receives Wi-Fi Multimedia Certification
Conexant Systems Inc. today reported that its IEEE 802.11a/b/g dual-band WorldRadio reference design has been certified for Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM), which prioritizes network audio, video and data traffic and decreases latency for high quality of service in wireless multimedia applications. Via [reed-electronics.com]
IPass Gets Onboard With Train Wi-Fi
IPass teamed up with Wi-Fi operator Broadreach on Wednesday, adding another section of the UK’s public Internet access market to its ‘global broadband roaming’ network. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Tropos Nets Major Wi-Fi Mesh Project
Tropos Networks has landed its biggest contract fish yet, netting a deal with Oklahoma City to provide a 400-square-mile Wi-Fi mesh network for the city’s public safety communications. Via [wirelessweek.com]
Widening Wireless
When Scott Richards is at his home in Portland, Ore., he taps into the Internet using a broadband connection from his office about 5 miles away. There’s no wire tethering the two locations. Instead, the Intel Corp. executive connects wirelessly to an antenna on top of his office building that sends a broadband signal to… Continue Reading