The next mobile device from palmOne, which reportedly will have a built-in hard drive and support for Wi-Fi, has appeared on Amazon.com, but it won’t be available until May 18. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Wayne Slavin
Intel, Sprint Connect On WiMax
Intel and Sprint plan to work together to develop an emerging wireless broadband technology called WiMax, which has been promoted as a third option to cable and digital subscriber line for providing high-speed Internet access into the home. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security The Latest Segment To See Open-Source Strategy
Chipmaker Atheros is making its JumpStart configuration software available as part of an open-source project. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Fujitsu And Airspan Networks Form Preliminary Reseller Agreement
Broadband access equipment supplier Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a reseller agreement with Airspan Networks. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Pre-WiMax Service About To Launch In Seattle
Broadband vendor Speakeasy says it’s starting to accept orders, and its pre-WiMax network for enterprises will go online in June. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Fights Back Against WiMax With 100Mbps
With every man and his dog rushing to proclaim that the advent of WiMax will mean the death of Wi-Fi, proponents of the most popular local area wireless technology believe there’s a healthy future ahead for it – and it doesn’t depend on the laptop. Via [networks.silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Dishnet Aims For India-wide WiFi Coverage In 2 Yrs
India’s Dishnet Wireless Ltd. said on Wednesday it aims to dominate the nascent WiFi mobile Internet market by rolling out nationwide service in two years. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
A New Security Layer For Wi-Fi
Bringing a new level of security to consumers and IT organizations alike, Engim has forged a partnership with AirDefense to deliver an added layer of security in a Wi-Fi chip – an intrusion prevention system. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Speakeasy Launches Wireless Broadband In Seattle
Speakeasy Inc., a privately owned Internet broadband provider, on Wednesday launched an Internet access service for businesses using new wireless technology that it said was faster and easier to deploy than its current broadband service. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Bluetooth, UWB Groups Mesh Efforts
The hodgepodge of incompatible wireless networking technologies is about to get a bit smaller, as companies working on Bluetooth and ultrawideband are combining their efforts. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Helium Wireless Recon: A Sneak Peek
Over the past few months, I’ve been testing Helium Networks’ new Wireless Recon system for performing radio frequency (RF) site surveys and engineering wireless LANs. Helium had been referring to this product as Rollabout during the beta development phase while I’ve been testing. The commercial release of the Wireless Recon system, which includes some enhancements,… Continue Reading
Local Officials Sound Off On Municipal Wireless
A group of local government officials gathered in Philadelphia this week to discuss strategies for deploying their own citywide broadband wireless networks. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Motorola In Field Trials Of Wi-Fi/Cell Handoff Technology
Motorola said Tuesday that it has started field trials of its Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology that it claims will provide seamless handoffs between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Microsoft Updates XP Wi-Fi Security Support
Microsoft over the weekend rolled out an update to its Windows XP operating system to add support for WPA2, aka Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the wireless security specification approved by the IEEE. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: Pumping Up The Volume
New gear can extend the range of wireless Net access throughout your house, boosting coverage in those hard-to-reach spots. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading