Chicago Public Library Commissioner Mary Dempsey rolled out free wireless Internet connections at the main Harold Washington Library Center and 76 branches. Via [washingtontimes.com]… Continue Reading
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Lawsuit Halts Sprint Wi-Fi At Truck Stops
Service was halted Tuesday to wireless-fidelity hot spots at more than 500 truck stops nationwide — including some in Nebraska and Iowa — disrupting Internet access for thousands of truck drivers. Via [americasnetwork.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Goes International
Wi-Fi, often accused of being dominated by U.S. thinking, is now going global as new wireless standards adapt to the needs of Japan and Europe. They give the original 802.11 standard a facelift, updating the technology in the face of new concerns overseas. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Wi-Fi Bill
The governor of Pennsylvania last week signed into law a controversial bill that includes, among myriad items, a provision giving incumbent carriers the ability to prevent cities from creating and charging for municipal Wi-Fi networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Attacks Primer
In general, attacks on wireless networks fall into four basic categories: passive attacks, active attacks, man-in-the middle attacks, and jamming attacks. Lets review what these attacks mean on a wireless network. Via [netsecurity.about.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Device Finds Hotspots
More and more venues are becoming hotspots. Using the wireless 802.11x protocol better known as Wi-Fi, these hotspots can be found in airports, libraries, coffeehouses, restaurants, shopping malls and just about any other public location you can imagine. But unless there’s a sign posted somewhere, you may not be able to easily find one. Via… Continue Reading
Netgear Powers Up SBM WLAN Equipment
Netgear has integrated new features into its ProSafe line of wireless networking products that add load-balancing and security capabilities for small-business users. Via [informationweek.mobilepipeline.com]… Continue Reading
Libera Shifts From 28GHz To WiMAX
UK broadband wireless start-up Libera has made a major shift in strategy and will now focus its efforts on creating a national WiMAX network for businesses. This reverses the plan, announced in June, of building its network in licensed 28GHz spectrum. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wireless Valley Plans For The Future
Wireless software provider Wireless Valley this week announced at the Wi-Fi Planet Conference and Expo its strategic intent to extend its design software offerings to cover such emerging technologies as RFID, ZigBee, and WiMax. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Co-Founder: Wireless Networking Ready For Enterprise Adoption
Businesses skittish about jumping on the Wi-Fi bandwagon because of security and reliability concerns should stop worrying. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Public Wi-Fi Networks Limp Into Life
The public wireless local area network (Lan) market is finally taking off, with the combined spend on services in the US and Western Europe forecast to reach around €4.7bn by 2009, newly published market research has found. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: From The Stone Age To Star Trek
Some companies and industry sectors are finding the use of Wi-Fi to be a helpful way to leap ahead to cutting edge technology while skipping intermediary steps saving time and money. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
BelAir Extends Wireless Mesh Network Security
BelAir Networks has released three new products designed to extend the reach, capacity, and security of Wide Area Wi-Fi networks and wireless mesh networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Barriers To Free Wi-Fi
Federal and state governments usually promote competition for telecom services, but some states are blocking free Wi-Fi access. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi For Everyone?
Pennsylvania has been hit by a torrent of criticism over a new law restricting cities from offering Internet access. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading