As promised last year, Avaya, Motorola, and Proxim plan to offer a dual-mode “enterprise phone” allowing employees to make calls using either wide-area cell phone connections or corporate WLANs. The trio expect to ship the handset and accompanying infrastructure this September. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Products
When Will Wireless Hit WiMax Speeds?
Emerging technology may deliver high-speed connectivity at lower prices–sooner than you think. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
FCC Posts GSM, Wi-Fi iPaq Specs
Full details of HP’s iPaq h6300 PocketPC phone have been posted on the Federal Communications Commission’s web site. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Nokia: Making Phone Calls Over Wi-Fi Remains A Challenge
A technology which allows users to make voice calls over a Wi-Fi network may gain early backing among businesses but it will not find its way into consumer mobile phones just yet, says a senior Nokia official. Via [zdnet.com.au]… Continue Reading
Pushing Wi-Fi’s Limits, Part Two
Much as we’ve come to love a good Wi-Fi connection, whether at home or at the corner coffee shop, there’s still quite a bit left to be desired. It’s not fast enough, and Wi-Fi signals need to go farther. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
A Wireless Third Eye
How often could you use an extra eye on something important? Security cameras are built for just such a task, but they can be costly and difficult to install because they usually require a hardwired connection. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Airgo Wins Wi-Fi Following
Wireless networking start-up Airgo Networks has lined up new customers and partners wooed by its next-generation Wi-Fi gear. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Pushing Wi-Fi’s Limits, Part One
If you’ve used Wi-Fi a few times, whether at home, in the office, or while getting a latte or enjoying a public park, you’ve probably figure you’ve learned enough about wireless networking that you like it, yet it’s not quite everything it should be. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Alliance Designates TerraWave As Test Bed Source
TerraWave Solutions on Thursday announced that it has been selected by the Wi-Fi Alliance as an official test bed fulfillment source for wireless fidelity providers. Via [sanantonio.bizjournals.com]… Continue Reading
Entertaining Possibilities
The power, storage capacity, and flexibility of PCs make them perfect multimedia repositories—unless you actually want to enjoy your collected content. Somehow, spending the evening hunched over a computer just doesn’t have the same appeal as lounging on the sofa with your favorite tall, cool beverage. Multimedia receivers can free your entertainment from its shackles.… Continue Reading
Epson Adds 802.11g To Projector Lineup
Epson has announced the PowerLite 835p and 830p, two new 3,000-ANSI lumens XGA projectors, with the 835p featuring 802.11g wireless for video streaming. Via [news.designtechnica.com]… Continue Reading
The Key To The Wi-Fi
Operations Support System (OSS) provider Pronto Networks of Pleasanton, Calif., has teamed up with Sweet Spot Solutions of Mesa, Ariz., to make a key to the Internet. Literally. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Kineto Wireless Raises $35 Million; Cellular/Wi-Fi Spec Pending
Kineto Wireless has secured $35 million in third-round funding for its cellular and Wi-Fi integration technology that will provide carriers the ability to enable and control roaming in dual-radio handsets among different networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Tropos Upgrade Will Allow Bigger Wi-Fi Networks
Tropos Networks today unveiled an upgraded Version 3 of its system, a feat that will allow the company to target bigger and more densely populated metro areas with its widescale Wi-Fi solution. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Enterprise Wi-Fi Price Set To Crash, Say Analysts
Standalone access points from suppliers such as Proxim and security gateways or “appliances”, such as those from Vernier Networks or Bluesocket will be hit by a price crash in enterprise wireless Lans. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading