Daily Archives: December 1, 2004

Wi-Fi Firms Look Ahead To RFID, VoIP

As the Wi-Fi sector passes through another stage of development, industry leaders are converging in Silicon Valley this week to discuss the latest trends. Via [internetnews.com]Continue Reading

Bandspeed Lands Patent For 802.11n Technology

Wireless LAN (WLAN) chip developer Bandspeed has landed a patent for crosstalk cancellation and interference suppression technology that will improve signal reliability and clarity in 802.11n systems. Via [commsdesign.com]Continue Reading

Nextel Drops WiMax From Wireless Broadband Wish List

Nextel Communications says it no longer considers wireless wunderkind WiMax a future option for mobile broadband service, a rare blow to a technology backed by major tech heavyweights. Via [news.com.com]Continue Reading

IEEE Approves Japanese Wi-Fi Spec

The IEEE has formally approved the 802.11j standard, which allows Wi-Fi’s 802.11a specification to be adjusted in order to bring it into line with Japanese spectrum licensing regulations. Via [theregister.co.uk]Continue Reading

WiMax: Between Hype And Hot Stuff

Intel’s financial support helps explain the excitement. Problem is, the wide-radius, superfast “WiFi on steroids” still has a long way to go. Via [businessweek.com]Continue Reading