Wi-Fi switch suppliers are stuffing too many security features in their products, to meet over-blown fears, says switch company Trapeze Networks. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Wayne Slavin
FCC May Let Wi-Fi Go Between TV Signals
Despite the objections of TV broadcasters, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday is expected to propose allowing unlicensed wireless services to use vacant airwaves between TV stations. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
QUT Researchers Find WiFi Flaw
Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have discovered an easily-exploited vulnerability which can be used to take down most 802.11 wireless networks. Via [australianit.news.com.au]… Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Wi-Fi Efforts Were A Stitch Out Of Place
Opinion: Microsoft’s forgettable foray into 802.11 hardware sales demonstrates the power of management guru Tom Peters’ principle: stick to the knitting. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Next Stop For 1394: Wireless World
The 1394 Trade Association has approved a specification for the development of wireless FireWire applications, which will let 1394-enabled devices–both wired and unwired–to connect with each other. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Microsoft Says Bye-bye To Wi-Fi
Despite quickly becoming one of the leading sellers of wireless networking products, Microsoft has decided to discontinue its entire line of Wi-Fi gear, CNET News.com has learned. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Management: The New Wireless Challenge
Vendors roll out tools to help businesses manage growing networks. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Made Simple
Trying to get a grip on wireless technology? It’s really not all that complicated. Here’s a guide to get you started. Via [msnbc.msn.com]… Continue Reading
Hyatt Flies High On Wi-Fi
Responding to increasing customer demand, Hyatt International Corp. last year embarked on a mission to spread wireless LANs throughout its hotels around the world. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Here’s A Wi-Fi Primer To Help The Uninitiated
At its most basic, Wi-Fi is the Internet equivalent of a cordless phone. Instead of replacing a coiled-up phone cord, Wi-Fi takes the place of Ethernet cable, the thick wiring that stretches under desks in offices. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Foreign Airlines Put Wi-Fi In The Sky
Wi-Fi comes to the sky next week as German carrier Lufthansa launches its in-flight broadband service. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Standard To Require New Hardware
In June the IEEE is expected to finally ratify the 802.11i security standard that uses for the first time AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, a powerful 128-bit encryption technology. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Group To Update WLAN Spec
The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) is so confident that the IEEE will at long last ratify the 802.11e specification as a standard that it has already come up with a marketing name for the technology. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Pick A Standard: Wireless Standards Proliferate
Wireless gear using the family of 802.11 standards still rules. But new flavors are beginning to push out Wi-Fi in favor of WiMax and variations that support roaming and connections at faster speeds. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
The Challenge Of Wi-Fi
Wireless LANs are maturing rapidly but expect rough patches along the way Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading