Cometa Networks’ announcement that it is suspending operations has its former clients—and the providers who court their business—scrambling to pick up the service. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
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IT Managers Ready Defenses Against Flaw In Wireless LANs
Information technology managers last week said a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects some Wi-Fi wireless LANs could force companies to develop new skills and rethink the way their networks are set up. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Powell: Wireless Vital To Broadband Future
The Federal Communications Commission is stepping up efforts to establish wireless as a viable broadband option to cable and DSL in order to make high-speed Internet access available to all Americans by 2007. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Airpath Makes Wi-Fi Strides
Cometa Networks may be closing its doors, but the health of the Wi-Fi industry is robust, according to industry players. Case in point: Airpath Wireless’ Wi-Fi management platform is being used by roughly 500 wireless ISPs. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Out Of The Running At Olympics
Games IT chiefs opt for wide area and IP-based networks as security fears KO Wi-Fi. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Wise To Turn Off Wi-Fi In Grantsdale
When Intel releases its Grantsdale family of chipsets, motherboard makers can buy wireless capabilities to add onto the board. Intel will, apparently, switch off this wi-fi support by default, a wise move indeed in our opinion. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Closure Of Cometa Not Likely To Hurt Area Wi-Fi Network
Seattle Wi-Fi users may find slightly fewer hotspots because Cometa is closing its doors, but the shutdown shouldn’t hurt the overall growth of the hotspot market. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
EarthLink Hooks Up To Wireless Broadband
Internet service provider EarthLink will work with Digitalpath Networks to offer wireless broadband access in certain Northern California cities, under a deal to be announced Wednesday. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Intel To Turn Off Wireless Tech In Grantsdale Chip Set
Intel will ship its Grantsdale chip set this summer with the wireless features turned off by default in an attempt to prevent the spread of unsecured access points. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Startup Cometa Networks Is Going Out Of Business
Startup Cometa Networks on Tuesday said it planned to shut down after failing to attract the additional investment needed to expand its Wi-Fi network nationwide. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Calypso Says Negotiating On Cellular/Wi-Fi Handoff Patent
Calypso Wireless said Monday that it is negotiating with what it calls a “major” original design manufacturer about its patented technology that enables seamless hand-offs between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security: The Enemy Is Us
In a perfect world of wireless security, no data ever lies exposed on the disks of mobile clients. There’s never a possibility of rogue access points (AP) hijacking critical log-in data. All wireless datagrams are encrypted to stymie those sniffing sessions out of thin air. This perfect world evaporates with users, the weak link in… Continue Reading
Wireless LANs Find Their Voice
Voice-over-IP technology operating over wireless LANs has redefined voice communications, offering greater mobility and dramatic savings. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
The Connection Conundrum: 3G Or Wi-Fi?
Vendors insist third generation mobile and Wi-Fi hot spots are complementary technologies, while analysts claim that for IT professionals, it’s decision time again. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi May Tempt Train Travellers
A survey found that 72% of business travellers asked said onboard wi-fi web access would make them more likely to choose trains over cars or planes. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading