Wi-LAN Inc.’s announcement this week that it would be it would be escalating its patent-enforcement program by commencing legal action against Cisco Systems sent messages flying between members of two ultrawideband communications camps over whether or not similar action loomed there as well. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Commission Staff Clarifies FCC’s Role Regarding Radio Interference Matters
The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) releases this Public Notice in response to questions from the public regarding the use of unlicensed devices, including customer antennas, especially in the context of a variety of multi-tenant environments (MTEs).… Continue Reading
The Wi-Fi Explosion: A Virus Writer’s Dream
With the consumer Wi-Fi explosion, launching a virus into the wild has never been easier and more anonymous than it is today. Like a sneeze in a crowded subway, it’s hard to find the human source of the latest viral infection. On the Internet it’s not much different. The people who write these nasty little… Continue Reading
UPS To Wield Wi-Fi Rings Of Power
Delivery company UPS is to give wireless rings to all its 55,000 sorting staff, to scan and track packages. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Spec Ratified
As expected, the 802.11i standard was finalized Thursday, paving the way for improved security within wireless networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Feelings Of Insecurity
It’s been said by some that the problems with security in wireless networks are no longer an issue — the tools are available to fix anything that could come up. Whether encrypting your own traffic with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or virtual private networks (VPNs), or running a full fledged intrusion detection system (IDS) to… Continue Reading
Intel Wi-Fi Module Trims Centrino Prices
Intel yesterday announced a pair of new 90nm Pentium M processors, this time extending the line downwards. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Stand Alones Flop
Firms attempting to make it big from wireless Internet are falling apart because the technology is becoming too cheap and simple. Via [theinquirer.net]… Continue Reading
Cisco The Target Of Wireless Lawsuit
A small wireless company in Canada is going after the Wi-Fi equipment and semiconductor industry for infringing on its patents–and Cisco Systems is one of its first targets. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
IEEE Set To Ratify 802.11i Standard
Members of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards board will meet on Thursday to vote on the final specification for 802.11i, an update to the current standard for Wi-Fi security, the chair of the IEEE 802.11 working group said Wednesday. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Boingo Adds PDA Support For Wi-Fi Links
Boingo Wireless announced its Pocket Boingo Wi-Fi client has support for Windows Mobile 2003 available starting Wednesday with support for Palm OS to come later this summer. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Industry Expects Demand For Wireless Broadband
Network equipment manufacturers are banking on a pent-up demand for broadband access to drive the market for a new wireless service called WiMAX. Via [gcn.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Set For Landing
Logan International Airport will be hot today — not just with temperatures forecast to be above 80, but with a new web of wireless Internet access hot spots blanketing all four terminals. Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Standard Nears Approval
Industry sources said the IEEE 802.11i specification could be ratified this Thursday, adding a needed layer of security to the Wi-Fi standard. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Airlines Win Wi-Fi Management Battle With Airports
Airlines won a key battle in their fight with airports over control of the Wi-Fi spectrum yesterday when the Federal Communications Commission ruled that it — and not local authorities — has “exclusive jurisdiction” over the use of unlicensed spectrum. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading