Regulators said yesterday they would help bring high-speed Internet connections to rural areas by expanding the spectrum of frequencies for wireless devices that do not require modems and phone jacks. Consumer groups were skeptical. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Securing Your Wireless Networks
Wireless security has had more than its fair share of bad press. The failure of the wired equivalent privacy (Wep) encryption standard to withstand hacking attacks did nothing to help the situation. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Best Practices For Wireless Network Security
Wireless technology is dramatically changing the world of computing, creating new business opportunities but also increasing security risks. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Waterford Men Hacked Store Files, FBI Alleges
Two young men sitting in a car in the parking lot of a Lowe’s home improvement store in Southfield repeatedly hacked into the company’s national computer network over the past two weeks, gaining access to credit card numbers and other information, federal prosecutors said Monday. Via [freep.com]… Continue Reading
Motorola Buys Wireless Chipmaker
The purchase could give Motorola a head start in bringing to market fast wireless-broadband technology. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Hot Spot Reception Still Lukewarm
Commercial providers still trying to find profit formula for wireless Internet access. Via [globeandmail.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Mesh Networking Gathers Momentum
Wireless ad hoc mesh networking will get a boost on two levels this week with the unveiling of startup PacketHop Inc. and the announcement that wireless home networking and automation proponent Zensys A/S has entered into a business partnership with Intel Corp. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
Home Wireless Network Becoming Easier, Cheaper Even For Novices
Setting up a home wireless network was once expensive and scary. Now it’s affordable and — if you’re lucky — almost effortless. Via [siliconvalley.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Buys Wireless Chip Maker Mobilian
ntel Corp. has acquired wireless LAN chip maker Mobilian Corp., (Hillsboro, Oregon) for an undisclosed sum, a deal the chip maker says strengthens its strategy to offer a variety of chips for phones and other devices. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
The Quest For Better Wireless Security
Wireless communication has dramatically changed the way people work and interact. Unfortunately, the wireless era also continues to be plagued by insufficient security, and both corporations and users are being put at risk. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
‘New’ WPA Security Breach Discussed During Ratification Process
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), thought to be a significant security improvement for wireless LANs compared to Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP), has a significant built-in flaw, a paper to be widely distributed in the next few days claims. Via [crn.com]… Continue Reading
As Security Concerns Ease, Businesses Warm To Wi-Fi
Security fears have kept many large companies on the wireless-networking sidelines for the past two years, but new intrusion defenses are beginning to put the worst concerns to rest, opening the door to renewed corporate Wi-Fi spending. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Web Reaches Kashmir
Two months ago, mobile phones were forbidden in tense Indian Kashmir. Now, anyone can wirelessly surf the Web from the houseboats and gondolas dotting the waters of its famous Dal Lake. Via [cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Europe Grows WiFi Faster Than North America
New report promises explosion of wireless – on both sides of the pond. Via [infosyncworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Dilemma: Security Isn’t Cool
Wireless communication has dramatically changed the way people work and interact. Unfortunately, the wireless era also continues to be plagued by insufficient security, and both corporations and users are being put at risk. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading