The papers are signed: Cellnet Technology of Atlanta and Wireless Facilities, Inc. (WFI) of San Diego will partner to install a citywide Wi-Fi network in Madison, Wisconsin, extending to the county airport. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
Monthly Archives: October 2005
Wi-Fi Balloon Delivers 4Mbps Broadband
A European research team has successfully launched and tested the world’s first Wi-Fi balloon, raising hopes that high-tech dirigibles could be used to provide wireless communications in remote regions or disaster areas. Via [vnunet.com]
Intel Wi-Fi Solution To Support Cisco
The support gives companies added assurance that their Intel-based devices will interoperate with Cisco Wi-Fi access points. Via [informationweek.com]
Cellular Wi-Fi: The Next WLAN Evolution
The access point interference issue requires lengthy planning and constant reconfiguration, as engineers decide which AP to place where, and how to adjust AP power levels or overlay a non-interfering 802.11a network to maximize coverage and performance. Via [toptechnews.com]
Microsoft Creates Virtual Wi-Fi
Microsoft has developed a technique to allow people to access multiple Wi-Fi networks with a single Wi-Fi card. Via [vnunet.com]
Nintendo And McDonalds Sign Supersized Wi-Fi Deal
McDonald’s plays host to free wireless access for Nintendo DS gamers in the US but the UK will have to wait. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
Nokia Completes Mobile WiMax Data Call
Nokia today announced that its researchers in Germany have completed a data call over its mobile WiMax 802.16e technology development system. Via [technewsworld.com]
New Wi-Fi Mobility System Comes To Europe
Allied Telesyn Inc. hopes to offer European users of wide-area Wi-Fi networks the ability to move from one access point to another without losing a connection, using proprietary technology developed and deployed in Asia. Via [infoworld.nl]
Taiwan Tests Island-Wide WiMax
Taiwanese government officials said on Monday they plan to make Taiwan the world’s largest testing ground for WiMax, and inked a pact with Intel to work together on the wireless broadband technology. Via [pcworld.com]
The Real Wireless Revolution Is Just Beginning
Amidst the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a bit of the future made an auspicious debut. The FCC allowed an isolated temporary shelter in rural Louisiana to use the still-experimental technology WiMAX (basically, Wi-Fi’s big brother) as a powerful, high-speed wireless link to the nearest functioning Internet connection point, fifteen miles away. WiMAX worked flawlessly —… Continue Reading
Securing Laptop PCs For Public Wi-Fi Hot Spots
A California-based network security company said it has new technology that could enable government employees to work securely on laptop computers and other devices from public Wi-Fi hot spots or networks at home. Via [fcw.com]
The Long And Winding Road To Wi-Fi 2.0
New technology promises to increase the speed of wireless networks by a factor of 20, but the emerging standard is being delayed by vendors squabbling. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]
No Shortage Of Wi-Fi Wannabes
Google Inc. is not the only company that thinks San Francisco’s proposed wireless network can be free to the city and its residents. Via [sfgate.com]
WiMax Race Intensifies With Chips, Mini-PCI Kits
Sequans and Wavesat are unveiling this week a chip set and a mini-PCI card reference kit to accelerate WiMax development and deployment. Via [eetimes.com]
Wi-Fi Cities Spark HotSpot Debate
A growing number of cities in the US are treating high-speed internet as a basic amenity for citizens, like running water or the electricity grid. But as the concept expands so does the battle with big business. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]