Linksys unveiled its new line of networking products for small enterprises. The Wireless-N series includes an access point, a security router with a VPN, and a CardBus adapter for laptops. It uses the 802.11n wireless draft specification, which promises longer ranges and higher throughput. Linksys is selling the Wireless-N access point and laptop adapter for… Continue Reading
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Hackers Put Linux Back Into Linksys WiFi Routers
Hardware hackers have reclaimed the WRT54G v5 from Linksys. The version 5 of the ubiquitous wireless router swtiched from a linux based OS to a Vxworks proprietary system. The hackers have figured out a way to replace the bootloader with a linux friendly one and load linux onto them. The reduced memory of the version… Continue Reading
Linksys Launches 802.11g VOIP Phones
Linksys has released their new 802.11g wireless VoIP phones, the WIP300 and the WIP330. Both WiFi phones require a broadband connection and activated VoIP service to operate. The WIP300, with a 1.8-inch color display and standard features such as call forwarding, call transfer, and call history, has an estimated street price of $219.99. The WIP330,… Continue Reading
Linksys Teams With Telabria To Deliver VoIP Over WiMAX
Linksys will collaborate with Telabria to deliver VoIP services over a European WiMAX-class broadband network, the companies recently announced. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Ships Lower-Cost MIMO Wi-Fi Router
Linksys Tuesday shipped a Wi-Fi router based on Multiple Input-Multiple Output (MIMO) technology that is less expensive than previous routers using that technology. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco, Linksys And Vodafone Unveil 3G/UMTS Wireless Router
The Linksys WRT54G3G Wireless-G Router, although not the first to offer this technology, will connect up to 5 remote WLAN users to the internet via a Vodafone Mobile Connect 3G/GPRS data card. Via [mobilemag.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Eases Wi-Fi Security Pain
Linksys has unveiled its first networking products featuring SecureEasySetup technology that allows users to set up a secure wireless network at the push of a button. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Brews Up Hotspot To Go
When you’re on the road, the hunt for an Internet café can be wearing, and occasionally fruitless. So the next time you pack up and go, consider taking your own hotspot with you. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Antennas Boost Wi-Fi Range
Networking firm Linksys today unveiled a range of high-gain antennas designed to boost the effective range of Wi-Fi networks. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Introduces Easier Wi-Fi Set-Up
According to Linksys, a division of Cisco, the new Wi-Fi set-up technology eliminates existing hurdles to broad adoption of home Wi-Fi products by delivering ease of use and automated security. Via [cio-today.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Claims Router, Adaptor Extend Wireless Range
Cisco sub Linksys said it has released a range of products which can triple wireless range and throw eight times more data across the aether. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Linksys Goes Long With MIMO-based Wireless
Wireless networking is one of those “agony and ecstasy” kind of technologies. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Feels The Need For More Wi-Fi Speed
Networking gear maker Linksys is incorporating a new technology that expands the range of its Wi-Fi products up to three times and the speed up to eight times, according to the company. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Linksys Wireless Routers Have A Problem, Jim
A problem with some Linksys wireless routers is causing angst to end users. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Linksys Gives Pocket PC Users 802.11g
For users who need more speed on their wireless handhelds, Linksys is offering up to 54 Mbps of wireless data; at least for CF-based Pocket PC users. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading