With the increasing use of wireless networks, experts are debating which technology, Wi-Fi or 3G, would be the best option. The Cloud chief operating officer Bobby Sarin believes laptops and devices would soon be able to use both types of networks but it would all depend on the cost. Toby Wright, who heads the content… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: June 2006
Gadgets, Gizmos Next Up For WiFi
Two companies are releasing wireless chipsets that will enable consumers to share videos and other entertainment wirelessly. Airgo Networks will supply high-speed wireless chips to ST Microelectronics and Caton Overseas, a German manufacturer of set-top boxes for various satellite and cable TV companies. Texas Instruments will offer wireless chips for portable consumer gadgets such as… Continue Reading
Where Fixed WiMax Fits In
There are limited WiMax installations around the UK right now for various reasons. It’s getting some serious competition from 3G and alot of potential providers are taking wait and see approach. When will we see WiMax hit it big in the UK. Who knows? Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Manhattan’s Almost Ubiquitous Wi-Fi
Manhattan is being blanketed in overlapping hotzones by Telkonet, a Maryland-based ISP, in conjunction with Microwave Satellite Technologies (MST) and its NuVisions trademark. Together they provide Wi-Fi along with voice, video and data services by connecting Gigabit Ethernet to building powerlines then adding high-power access points. By servicing off private property, Telkonet doesn’t require access… Continue Reading
Rise In City Wireless Networks Raises Security Fears
Once again, RSA security took a wardrive through downtown London and found open access points belonging to businesses. This is the 5th year they have done this survey and the number of detected networks went from 1,751 to 2,747 with 26 percent wide open. Still not a very complete survey, but it certainly mirrors statistics… Continue Reading
Citywide Wi-Fi Moves Forward In New Orleans, Philly
A plan to develop a citywide wireless network is moving forward in New Orleans and Philadelphia. The New Orleans City Council as well as Philadelphia mayor John Street gave their consent to begin the project, which will be managed by EarthLink. The company said access to the New Orleans network at speeds of up to… Continue Reading
Intel Plans Wireless Blood Pressure Monitors
Health and medical-related uses for Bluetooth and wireless communications technology have manufacturers including IBM, Motorola, Nonin Medical, Phillips Electronics, and Welch Allyn joining forces to create and ratify a new Bluetooth Medical Device Profile. Using the new industry standard, blood pressure monitors, exercise equipment, and other health and medical devices will connect wirelessly to Bluetooth… Continue Reading
Mobile WiMax Could Restrict Fixed Systems
Portable wireless technology may steal some of the thunder from fixed WiMax systems, according to a report by Juniper Research. Analysts predict that, while fixed WiMax is expected to grow in the next 2-3 years, mobile WiMax offers a superior standard, a fixed wireless option in addition to mobility, and it’s all on track for… Continue Reading
WiMax Vendors Warned Of Qualcomm Licensing Costs
According to analysts from ABI Research’s Mobile Broadband Research Service, WiMax vendors should start factoring royalties payable to Qualcomm into their pricing plans. Qualcomm, patent-holder for Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology, already has payment agreements in place with Soma Networks, and is expected to “vigorously” enforce royalty payments with… Continue Reading
USRobotics Delays Pre-Standard 802.11n Equipment
The 802.11n draft drama continues. Netgear is pressing forward, releasing a WiFi ADSL modem based on the non ratified draft 802.11n spec. USR on the other had has decided to hold off on thier pre-n offerings until later in the year when the standard should be more or less ratified. Which one will gain and… Continue Reading
Protecting The Wired From The Wireless
Identifying rogue accesspoints is not aneasy task. It is easier though when your orginization has a no-wireless policy. Network Chemistry has released a couple new products for rogue hunting. 2 fairly expensivehardware units, but also an opensource tool that analyses the wired network hosts, looking for access points. A fairly useful tool for the wireless… Continue Reading
Next-Generation Wi-Fi Tech To Deliver IPTV
Wireless chip maker Airgo has tweaked MIMO wireless chips to handle up to 240 mbps in thier test home. This is enough bandwidth for up to 3 high definition IPTV channels. The problem they are trying to solve is one of the IPTV last mile. Most homes are not wired up for ethernet, so wireless… Continue Reading