Startup Azaire Networks has secured $9 million in Series B financing for its cellular/WiFi network convergence technology. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Sprint Brews Up Wi-Fi
After years of working to establish the Juan Valdez image as the symbol for Columbian coffee on supermarket store shelves, a federation of Columbian coffee growers is opening its first Juan Valdez coffeehouses, and has turned to Sprint to supply its communications services, including Wi-Fi access. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Corporate Wi-Fi Integration, Part 3
Parts 1 and 2 of this of this 4-part series, we discussed some of the reasons for making the switch to Wi-Fi, the all-important site survey, and what components make up a WLAN. In this, part 3 of our series, we’ll discuss some of the issues that inevitably crop up and a list of the… Continue Reading
Experts Divided On Pre-standard 802.11n Gear
Just when it seemed that the wireless networking alphabet soup was starting to make sense, a new flavor — 802.11n — promises to spice up wireless LAN (WLAN) standards once again. Even though 802.11a, b and g are already in the bowl, one vendor is pioneering this new technology years ahead of the standards groups,… Continue Reading
Hotspot Road Trip, Part 2
My first stop on the hotspot road trip brings me to Chicago, where it’s easier to find a hotspot than a parking space. After circling the blocks around Millennium Park looking for street parking (old city habits die hard), I finally give up and pull into a garage. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Wanderers Find More Wi-Fi Access
Good news for travelers who’d rather spend their money on souvenirs: Free wireless access is gaining popularity with businesses and public venues. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Tropos Unveils Wi-Fi Mesh Node For Vehicles
Tropos Networks, a developer of equipment for metro-sized Wi-Fi mesh networks, announced Tuesday a new mesh cell that works in vehicles. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security Enhances Worm Detection
Network Chemistry, a provider of RF (radio frequency) security solutions, announced Monday that new worm-detection capabilities have been added to its RFprotect Wireless Intrusion Protection System. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Proxim Brings On Wireless Switch Substitute
Proxim has started selling a software suite to knit access points together and contend with purpose-built wireless switches from other vendors. The suite is made up of a range of software from third parties. Via [arnnet.com.au]… Continue Reading
O2 Launches Combined Wi-Fi And 3G Service
Mobile operator O2 has launched a 3G datacard as part of a service combining general packet radio service (GPRS), 3G and Wi-Fi access. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
The Wi-Fi Boat
Those who vacation on the big boats increasingly are finding themselves able to access the Internet from stem to stern, thanks to Wi-Fi deployments rigged with signal backhaul through satellite connections. Who needs Wi-Fi on vacation? You’d be surprised. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Radwin Adapts Wi-Fi For WAN Environment
Startup Radwin has blended an off-the-shelf 802.11a/g wireless LAN (WLAN) radio with high-gain antennas and a proprietary media access control (MAC) layer to create a point-to-point broadband wireless system for backhaul and enterprise connectivity applications. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Widening Wireless
When Scott Richards is at his home in Portland, Ore., he taps into the Internet using a broadband connection from his office about 5 miles away. There’s no wire tethering the two locations. Instead, the Intel Corp. executive connects wirelessly to an antenna on top of his office building that sends a broadband signal to… Continue Reading
Intel Shelves Plans For Wi-Fi Access Point
Intel has snuffed out a plan to provide consumer desktop PCs with built-in Wi-Fi access points–the latest wrinkle for the chipmaker, which has faced a number of product setbacks this year. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Battles DSL
WiMAX products are set to increasingly compete with existing landline broadband technologies and eventually even mobile broadband technologies as DSL and cable penetration continues to grow while WiMAX products push for certification, according to Boston-based market research firm the Yankee Group. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading