The Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new policy Monday to prevent proprietary extensions to wireless standards from breaking compatibility with other devices. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
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Aruba Wireless Supports 802.11i Standard
Aruba Wireless Networks is claiming to be the first out of the gate with a WLAN switching system to support the newly ratified 802.11i Enhanced Security using Advanced Encryption Standard. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Fortifies WLAN Security
Cisco Systems Inc. is preparing to introduce products to its WLAN line that add support for AES, among other security and management features. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Security Concerns Still Plague Wireless Take-up
‘Be afraid, be very afraid’ is the attitude of many companies when faced with the prospect of using a wireless network. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Broadreach Raises Cash To Push Train Wi-Fi
Britain’s mobile workers want access to high-speed wireless when on the railways. Broadreach wants to use the fruits of its latest funding round to get train operators moving. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
New Mac Products Take Center Stage
Apple today announced it has begun shipping its AirPort Express Wi-Fi mobile base station. “With over 80,000 pre-orders, AirPort Express is off to a great start as the first 802.11g mobile base station for Mac and PC users,” Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, said. Via [technewsworld.com]… Continue Reading
AT&T Unveils New Form Of Wi-Fi
Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, made a phone call Wednesday. But it wasn’t just any call. He made it using a broadband connection carried over power lines — a technology being developed by AT&T that also provides a high-speed Internet connection over power lines. Via [oaklandtribune.com]… Continue Reading
DoCoMo Launches 3G Wi-Fi Phone
Japan’s NTT DoCoMo Inc. on Tuesday formally launched the N900iL, a handset combining 3G and IP telephony capability, the first such phone to appear from a major network operator. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Canadian Co. Claims Wi-Max Patents
Broadband wireless specialist Wi-LAN has said it is prepared to grant licences for patents and patent applications it now holds which cover the IEEE 802.16 wireless MAN standard. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Dealing With The “Wi-Fi As Amenity” Issue
A new trend in thinking about the Wi-Fi service market is emerging, a reaction against the prevailing business model exemplified by Wayport, T-Mobile and others. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Covad Combines Wireless With Internet Access
Covad is teaming up with Netopia to provide Wi-Fi plus broadband access as part of a single service to people working out of their homes. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi To Get Print Services
With the promise of the paperless office still light years away, Silex Technology will introduce in the fourth quarter its WiPrint device, a wireless print hardware and software solution for sending print jobs over the air to standard printers. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Argentina Scores With WiMax
Alvarion has landed a coup with its uncertified WiMax kit, which will soon be serving broadband blackspots in South America Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Does 802.11i Solve Your WLAN Security Problems?
The IEEE has finally done what it should have done long ago: It ratified a workable security standard for 802.11 wireless LANs. Known as 802.11i, it’s a significant event for the wireless industry and provides momentum for what many expect to be a major ramp up of WLAN implementation in the enterprise. Via [serverpipeline.com]… Continue Reading
IEEE Groups Fight For Control Of Key Standards
This week’s IEEE summit highlighted the breakneck pace of change that is driving innovation in wireless, but also threatening to break its standards process apart. Political wars rage in areas like UltraWideBand and fast Wi-Fi, but more fundamental debates are taking place over how different specifications should coexist and which territory they should occupy. As… Continue Reading