Foundry Networks Inc. and Extreme Networks have extended their wireless LAN switch lineups with an emphasis on simplified deployment, voice-over-IP support, security and lower cost products for remote offices. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: October 18, 2004
Netgear, Flarion Team On Wireless Data Nets
Netgear Inc. and Flarion Technologies announced Monday that they are developing Flarion’s high-speed mobile-wireless technology for delivery to cell-phone service providers through Netgear 802.11b/g products. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Tri-band Chip Gives WLAN Kit Flexibility
Wireless silicon firm Atheros last week announced the first single-chip system for tri-band wireless LANs. The AR5006X will enable 802.11a/b/g networking to be integrated into a wider range of kit, including adapters, laptops and handheld devices. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
SBC Offers Free Web Wireless Access
SBC Communications, which provides telecommunication services in the Bay Area, is offering new and existing customers of its high-speed Internet service free wireless Web access through April to boost demand for its offerings. Via [oaklandtribune.com]… Continue Reading
7270 First BlackBerry To Support Wi-Fi
Research In Motion (RIM) is demonstrating a new BlackBerry Wireless Handheld today at the Gartner ITXPO Symposium that operates on 802.11b networks and incorporates both voice and data capabilities. Expected to be commercialli available next year, the BlackBerry 7270 will be the first BlackBerry handheld to feature VoIP and WLAN support. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
AirDefense Locks Up Wi-Fi
AirDefense is lining up a download that will lock down laptops for wireless use as well as an upgrade to its main product that will seek and destroy rogue access points automatically. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading