“Most of today’s communication infrastructure is based on trustworthy collaboration among information routers,” says Professor Suzanne Wetzel of Stevens Institute of Technology. “However, given the increased economic reliance on a working communication infrastructure, [Wi-Fi networking] has become a potential target.” Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
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Airgo Next-generation Wi-Fi Gets Global Approval
Airgo Networks announced Monday that its multiple input, multiple output (MIMO) wireless networking technology has received regulatory approval from government standards bodies in the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia and the European Union. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Take The Trouble To Block WiFi Poachers
If you have wireless Internet access at home, your next-door neighbor could have it as well, without paying for it. He can just use yours. No problem if he’s just shopping on Amazon.com or e-mailing Grandma. But what if he’s sending spam messages or downloading kiddie porn? Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Citywide Wi-Fi Link Considered
Several Newton officials are looking into blanketing the city’s 18.5 square miles with wireless Internet transmitters, which would make the city one of several places in the nation — and the only one in Massachusetts — to offer the service on such a wide scale. Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Sesame Networks Tackles Wi-Fi Guest Security
Canadian Wi-Fi network company Sesame Networks makes its U.S. debut Monday with a security product designed to enable secure guest access to the Internet over enterprise wireless connections. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Taiwan Looks To Make Wireless Leap Beyond 3G
Taiwan’s government plans to blanket this island’s cities with wireless networks that are integrated with cellular phone services by 2008 as part of an ambitious $1.1 billion project, called M-Taiwan. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Outlines Wireless USB Security
Hosler, speaking at Intel’s second annual R and D Day event, says the company wants Wireless USB to replace USB for very short-range networks. Companies want to make it as widespread in the home and office as USB is today, he says. Wireless can be snooped, so assuring privacy and security are essential to achieve… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi On Its Game
Thanks to an owner who is both fabulously wealthy and technologically savvy, the American Airlines Center in Dallas is gearing up to be a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi access venue. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
San Fran Wants Free Citywide WiFi
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has set a goal of providing free wireless Internet activity in his city that sees itself as a vanguard of the Internet revolution. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Targets Wi-Fi-cellular Convergence
The Wi-Fi Alliance has formed a group to study the specific implications for Wi-Fi of continuing Wi-Fi/cellular convergence. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Marines Assembling Do-it-yourself Wireless Net In Afghanistan
Using donations of money and equipment, a Marine unit deployed in Afghanistan is building its own wireless network to let troops communicate with friends and family at home. Via [gcn.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Coverage To Get Boost
T-Mobile, Europe’s second-largest mobile phone service provider, is linking up with British fixed-line ally BT Group to triple the number of places in the UK where customers can hook onto local high-speed Internet connections. Via [reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wavelink Integrates Wireless Management And Security Software
Wavelink has announced Wavelink Managed Security software designed for integrated wireless Lan management and protection. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Symbol Launches PDA With Wi-Fi Capability
Symbol Technologies has launched the MC50, an enterprise digital assistant that includes Wi-Fi and VoIP capabilities, as well as optional barcode scanning or a digital camera. Symbol says the device is aimed at retail managers and I.T. personnel. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Why Can’t Wi-Fi Be More Like Star Trek?
Opinion: This year, all of the big mobile operators are starkly aware that they’re in a race. But “Star Trek” taught us never to make the mistake of assuming that people operate rationally. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading