Most wireless applications make use of unicast packets for transporting information directly from one point to another. For example, an interaction with the Internet makes use of unicast packets when you browse the Web or synchronize email. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: November 11, 2004
T-Mobile Inks Wi-Fi Roaming Pacts
T-Mobile has struck a deal with six international wireless operators to simplify roaming and billing for travelers using Wi-Fi abroad, the company said Wednesday. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
ZigBee Spec Due Before Year’s End
The ZigBee Alliance is set to ratify its specification later this quarter, complete with support for mesh networking as well as security provisions. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Unveils Dual-Band APs, Beefs Up Security
Cisco Systems Wednesday unveiled a line of enterprise-grade multi-band wireless access points that include beefed up security. It also said it is adding intrusion detection capabilities for its entire Structured Wireless-Aware Network (SWAN) wireless LAN framework. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Found In Public, Private Sectors
Although concrete barricades block physical access to many roads and buildings throughout the Washington, D.C., region, a Federal Computer Week team discovered that information and systems at many defense and civilian agencies are left exposed through wireless networks. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading