Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), thought to be a significant security improvement for wireless LANs compared to Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP), has a significant built-in flaw, a paper to be widely distributed in the next few days claims. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
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Wireless Web Reaches Kashmir
Two months ago, mobile phones were forbidden in tense Indian Kashmir. Now, anyone can wirelessly surf the Web from the houseboats and gondolas dotting the waters of its famous Dal Lake. Via [cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Europe Grows WiFi Faster Than North America
New report promises explosion of wireless – on both sides of the pond. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
Leader: Wi-Fi: Right Time, Wrong Place?
Are you going to make that cup of mocha-chocca latte last all day sir? Via [silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Parents Sue School District For Wi-Fi Use
Parents of students who attend an Illinois school district are suing over the use of Wi-Fi technology in classrooms, alleging that exposure to the low-level radio waves may be damaging to students’ health. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Security Concerns Hamper Corporate Wi-Fi
Firms that are unconvinced about the wisdom of installing an 802.11b network may find their employees decide to rectify the situation with a trip to Dixons. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Next Waves For Wi-Fi
Wireless LAN chips will show up in mobile phones and start embracing smart antenna technology in 2004, according to a panel of wireless chip experts at the Communications Design Conference in the US. Via [itnews.com.au]… Continue Reading
IEEE To Boost WLAN Throughput With New Standard
A new wireless local area network standard is being developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers—the 802.11n protocol. According to the standards body, the new 802.11n protocol will raise the effective throughput for wireless LAN to at least 100 megabits per second, three times the existing speed of 30 Mbps. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Intel, Others To Offer Free WiFi Day
In three events to be held simultaneously on Sept. 25, a number of hardware and service providers will fete consumers with “One Unwired Day”, combining Lollapalooza with the Internet café. Consumers will be able to choose from a list of Wi-Fi public hotspots offering free service, while listening to a free concert. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Powerful Wireless Security Tools For Free
For a network administrator or curious end-user looking to do basic sniffing of the airwaves for WLAN traffic and locations, Kismet, NetStumbler and AirSnort have a price that’s hard to beat. Via [newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Taking Wireless Show On The Road
Have a functional home wireless network? Maybe it’s time to take your show on the road. Via [newsday.com]… Continue Reading
Software Tool Steals Data Via Bluetooth
A UK researcher has developed a sniffing tool to demonstrate security holes in the wireless technology. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Evaluating The Wireless Networking Options
Presently, Wi-Fi comes in three flavors: 802.11A, 802.11B, and 802.11G. To help you decide which version will work best with your network, here is a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each of these standards. Via [techrepublic.com.com]… Continue Reading
Stop Rogue Access Points From Showing Up On Your Network
Rogue access points present a huge risk to network security. Here are several methods for minimizing the risks associated with rogue access points and a few products that can help detect them. Via [techrepublic.com.com]… Continue Reading
As Security Concerns Ease, Businesses Warm To Wi-Fi
Security fears have kept many large companies on the wireless-networking sidelines for the past two years, but new intrusion defenses are beginning to put the worst concerns to rest, opening the door to renewed corporate Wi-Fi spending. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading