Among the factors that have held back enterprise uptake of wireless LANs outside greenfield sites have been security fears and lack of performance compared to wireline Ethernet. The past week has brought little reassurance on the first point, but has highlighted developments pointing to the creation of Gigabit Wi-Fi. Via [theregister.co.uk]
Monthly Archives: November 2004
Dell Goes Wireless With Printers
Dell on Thursday announced a Wi-Fi enabled adapter for its printers. Via [news.com.com]
Shipments Vs. Sales: The WLAN Price Paradox
Two reports out this week outlining the growth of WLAN gear in homes and offices highlight the paradox we’ve come to expect, created by increased demand for Wi-Fi and a dramatic decline in prices. Shipments of Wi-Fi equipment destined for homes and small offices grew 73 percent since last year, while revenue from the gear… Continue Reading
The Promise Of WiMax
Looking for a new medium for home broadband service? A way to hook WiFi (wireless fidelity) hotspots to the Internet without wires? The future digital cellular network? Via [globetechnology.com]
11n Wireless Lans Get ‘Wait For It’ Warning
Companies tempted to jump the gun on the next-generation 802.11n wireless networking standard have received a warning shot across the bows from the Wifi Alliance, the body that certifies compliant products. Via [vnunet.com]
Pa. May Block City ‘Wi-Fi’ Plan, Backers Say
Supporters of Philadelphia’s plan to provide wireless Internet access blasted a bill in the state General Assembly last night that they said threatened the city’s proposal. Via [philly.com]
Spain Joins WiMax Network
Spain is the latest country to embrace the emerging high-end broadband wireless technology, following recent deployments in France, Ireland and the UK. Via [computerweekly.com]
IPass Tees Up Flat-Rate Wi-Fi Package
On Monday iPass announced an addition to its security capabilities, Endpoint Policy Management, which ensures that the software and operating systems connected to the enterprise network are updated remotely and automatically. The company also offers usage records. Via [technewsworld.com]
Sweden’s Rail Stations To Roll Out Wi-Fi
Sweden’s railway stations are to gain public Wi-Fi hotspots, with the first 55 sites coming on line by the end of January 2005, it emerged today. Via [theregister.co.uk]
LGE First To Market Wireless Flat Panel TV
LG Electronics rolled out a wireless digital liquid crystal display (LCD) TV in Korea for a first among global TV vendors. Via [times.hankooki.com]
Wi-Fi Nightmares
The biggest joke about 802.11 is that nobody uses any of the encryption schemes—except when they shouldn’t. Via [eweek.com]
New Tools Aim To Lock Up Wireless Networks
AirTight gets funding to launch wireless-LAN firewall, and Air Defense will role out security software. Via [informationweek.com]
Motorola Buy Adds Heat To Mesh Networking
Motorola said Tuesday that it will purchase MeshNetworks, which makes equipment for mobile broadband and position location networks. That deal and an expected announcement from Nortel Networks suggest that the mesh-networking market is on the rise. Via [news.com.com]
British Library Tunes Into Wi-Fi
The British Library – the UK’s answer to the Library of Congress – has equipped its St. Pancras, London repository with Wi-Fi access. Via [theregister.co.uk]
How To Steal Wi-Fi
When I moved into a new neighborhood last week, I expected the usual hassles. Then I found out I’d have to wait more than a month for a DSL line. I started convulsing. If I don’t have Net access for even one day, I can’t do my job. So, what was I supposed to do?… Continue Reading