Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Hot Spots In Critical Condition
Last August, I gave the reasons why wireless hot spots would not survive. Stubbornly, public Wi-Fi access providers don’t agree. They still see the hundreds of thousands of storefronts that lack access points as green fields waiting to be plowed. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Fujitsu, Wi-LAN Team For Broadband Wireless
WiMAX, or last mile, wireless broadband access, hasn’t been a reality in the eyes of many to date, but that may be about to change. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
802.11b-R.I.P.?
PC Magazine has reviewed 802.11b products since they first appeared in 1999. Although 802.11b products have fueled the growth of wireless LAN technology for five impressive years, we think now is the time to say no to buying new “b” products for your home or small office. We are in no way suggesting, however, that… Continue Reading
Intel’s Chipset Has Built-in Wi-Fi Router
The new Grantsdale chip-set promises to be a particularly consumer-friendly product, designed to enhance playback of DVDs and provide home-theater-quality sound. Via [news.designtechnica.com]… Continue Reading
Choosing Car Parking By Wi-Fi Or Cellular?
Wireless technology now affects parking habits, but there was a divergence between the Wi-Fi and cellular approaches to parking spaces I discovered in a small UK market town last week. A garage forecourt had a parking space marked out for ‘Wi-Fi’ and hotspot advertising signs up, which seemed a cool idea. But the local train… Continue Reading
The Best Wi-Fi Hotels
Just a few years ago, high-speed Internet access became a necessity for any hotel looking to lure the business traveler. These days, people are demanding wireless access and it’s the medium- and budget-priced hotels that are leading the way. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Welcome To Wi-Fi City
Your phone works almost everywhere there’s cellular service, and you get one monthly bill, right? Why, ask roving Wi-Fi users, can’t we get the same deal? Answer: Slowly but surely you may, as the Wi-Fi (wireless Ethernet) providers sign cooperative deals and cellular carriers offer access to more hot spots and cellular/Wi-Fi data handoffs. Via… Continue Reading
Free Wi-Fi Comes To The Hill
Thanks to a hefty equipment donation from Tropos Networks, nonprofit organization Open Park has launched a free public Wi-Fi hot spot in front of the U.S. Capitol. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
ReefEdge Plugs Cisco’s Wireless Gaps
Cisco Systems Inc.’s security worries are good news for at least one company, ReefEdge Inc., a leading wireless LAN provider that has launched a product bundle designed to make the network giant’s wireless systems more secure. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Single-component 802.11g Chip Enters Mass Production
A wireless networking chip from Atheros that combines what usually takes three parts into one component should cut costs, size and power consumption. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Dangers Must Be Tackled By The Board
Senior directors now have no choice but to ensure that their businesses address security vulnerabilities in their Wi-Fi-enabled PCs and laptops, Capgemini will tell delegates at Infosecurity Europe this week. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
DOD decentralizes Wi-Fi
The Defense Department’s new wireless fidelity policy seeks help from many of its agencies to ensure their employees and contractors use caution when operating wireless computer devices at military installations. Via [fcw.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Forum Attracts New Members
The WiMAX Forum has attracted some more service providers. With the addition of BT, Qwest Communications, Reliance Telecom, France Telecom and XO Communications to its membership roster, nearly a quarter of the forum’s membership is now made up of service providers. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
The Wi-Fi User As Wireless Felon
Before Wi-Fi can fully fulfil its promise, there is the small matter of a raft of outdated legislation to be dealt with – some of which threatens the innocent user with an appearance before a judge. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading