City versus state squabbles over Wi-Fi networks have reached the hilarity zone here in the US, as officials on both sides try to slip networking laws past each other. Via [theregister.co.uk]
Daily Archives: March 14, 2005
Wireless Security Still Lax
More than a third of businesses using wireless networks in the City of London are overlooking basic security, leaving themselves exposed to drive-by hackers. Via [vnunet.com]
Municipal Wireless Reaches Japan
Tropos Networks, a start-up that makes equipment for public Wi-Fi networks, announced on Wednesday that NTT Communications has selected its MetroMesh routers to be deployed in military bases, cities and rural areas in Japan. The first deployment will be at the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan. Via [news.com.com]
Airspan Unveils “Self-installable” WiMax Products
Airspan Networks Inc. has unveiled what the company said are the world’s first self-installable indoor WiMax products that link desktop PCs, laptops, Internet-ready telephone sets and other broadband devices directly to operator networks. Via [commsdesign.com]
MIMO Wireless Gains Market Credibility
MIMO (multiple input multiple output) wireless technology is beginning to gain traction in the WiFi market and is moving to address the 3G mobile industry, according to MIMO pioneer Airgo Networks. Via [electronicsweekly.com]
