Airline will offer wireless LAN service to keep passengers connected. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wayport Hits Wi-Fi Milestone
Thanks to a lift provided by its latest hotel deal, Wi-Fi service provider Wayport Inc.’s network now has more than 4 million customer connections. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Study: Wi-Fi Weaving Its Way Into Homes
An estimated 50 million homes in Europe, the United States and Asia will have Wi-Fi connections by 2007, according to new data released Wednesday. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
TI Technology Makes For Cheaper Dual-mode Wi-Fi
Wireless LAN access points using new software from Texas Instruments will be able to support 802.11g and 802.11a connections simultaneously using a single chip set, the company says. Via [techworld.com]… Continue Reading
NetGear Plugs Wi-Fi Into Hi-Fis
NetGear unveiled a Wi-Fi device on Tuesday that is designed to retrofit stereos so they can connect to wireless networks. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Chipmaker GlobespanVirata Speeds Wi-Fi
Chipmaker GlobespanVirata announced that it has developed an upgrade for wireless networking processors that dramatically increases transfer rates of compressed data. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Web Reaches Out In 2004
The UN says it is good for poorer nations, Exeter is the best place for it, you can get it with your burger, lager or latte, it is in 200 phone boxes, and the UK’s E-commerce Minister Stephen Timms wants every library to have it. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi And The Future Of Wireless
What started a century ago with Marconi’s radio and became the now ubiquitous cellphone is now taking shape around a two-way radio technology called wi-fi (short for “wireless fidelity”). It promises to unplug more communications devices by making the Internet available just about everywhere and letting people talk to each other more easily than ever… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi’s Biggest Fan
Dennis Eaton, chairman of the Wi-Fi Alliance, has turned his love of wireless into the pursuit of safe, interoperable enterprise gear. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Radio Boost For Rural Broadband
Rural broadband has been given a boost by the UK Government’s decision to free up a key radio frequency. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
802.16a Wireless Links The Last Mile
First-generation proprietary technology for broadband fixed wireless networks had lackluster non-line-of-sight performance, and the equipment was relatively expensive. Both of these drawbacks delayed widespread deployment of broadband wireless networks. However, the advent of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.16a standard for wireless metropolitan-area networks is likely to accelerate adoption. Via [computerworld.com.au]… Continue Reading
Looking Back At Wireless Security In 2003
Wireless security is one of the hottest topics in our business. In the article you are just reading, I’ve tried to cover some of the most interesting wireless security topics and events in 2003. The article is divided into several thematical sections: general overview of the wireless security happenings, look back on some software tools,… Continue Reading
802.11g WLAN Chip Supply To Stay Tight Through 1Q
The ongoing strong sales of WLAN products and tight chip testing capacity will extend the 802.11g chip shortage through the first quarter of 2004, according to sources. Via [digitimes.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: Reaching New Heights
One of the few bright spots this year was the growth of Wi-Fi. But even as the wireless-networking technology drew praise for its potential, it became clear that it still had a lot left to prove. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Networking: Trend May Be What Stealing Cable TV Was In The ’80s
In apartment complexes, dormitories and neighborhoods, people are using Wi-Fi technology to set up communal wireless networks with friends. The process allows multiple users to take advantage of one high-speed broadband Internet connection, sparing many from shelling out the extra bucks for a connection of their own. Via [deseretnews.com]… Continue Reading