Daily Archives: August 11, 2006

Most Home Users Secure Wi-Fi Networks: Study

A new study by JupiterResearch indicates that majority of consumers — 60 percent — use security applications such as WPA (WiFi Protected Access) and WPA2 on their wireless networks to protect their computers and data. JupiterResearch analyst Ina Sebastian said “security is the number one concern for Wi-Fi network owners” as “they are particularly afraidContinue Reading

Rhode Island Extends Rural Wi-Fi

Rhode Island Gov. Donald L. Carcieri issued $200,000 in grant to install a base station in rural Foster as part of the Rhode Island Wireless Innovation Networks (RI-WINS) initiative. In a statement, Carcieri said: “Supporting the extension of the RI-WINS pilot into Foster will not only speed up our efforts to make Rhode Island theContinue Reading