AT&T Corp., IBM and Intel Corp. are expected to announce plans to deploy a nationwide network of public access wireless LAN hot spots, code-named Project Rainbow, at a news conference later today. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi App Alerts IT Managers To Intruders
Start-up Newbury Networks announced a new application it says will help IT managers keep wireless networks secure. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Firms Must Declare War On Chalkers
The low costs and ease of fuse associated with wireless network technology have helped ensure its rise in popularity among businesses searching for cheap, flexible IT solutions. However, while most companies appear keen to adopt wireless technology, many remain concerned about associated security risks. Via [thescotsman.scotsman.com]… Continue Reading
WiFi Activists On Free Web Crusade
Thousands of tech enthusiasts across Europe are setting up wireless communities to get free Internet access. Via [edition.cnn.com]… Continue Reading
Sniffer Gains 802.11a Support
Network Associates Inc.’s Sniffer division is adding support for high-speed wireless LAN networks. Starting this week, the company’s Sniffer Wireless protocol analyzer will be able to troubleshoot for both 802.11b and 802.11a networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Stumble Across Rogue Wireless Access Points
Your users could be compromising the network’s security by adding unauthorised wireless access points. Here’s how to use NetStumbler and MiniStumbler to detect rogue access points. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Senators Aim To Wirelessly Jumpstart Broadband
Senators George Allen (R.-Va.) and Barbara Boxer (D.-Ca.) are circulating a draft bill to gain early support in the 108th Congress to promote a wireless approach to broadband deployment. An Allen spokesperson said the bill and accompanying “Dear Colleague” letter are efforts to “get beyond the stalemated debate of cable versus DSL.” Via [siliconvalley.internet.com]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Extends WLAN Offering To Europe
T-Mobile has expanded its U.S.-originated wireless local area network strategy to Europe, rolling out the service in hot spots in Germany and Austria. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Stretches Its Boundaries
Communications equipment maker Proxim became the latest company to sell high-powered Wi-Fi networks that travel long distances, essentially providing buyers with an “ISP in a box,” the company’s Chief Executive, Jonathan Zakin, said this week.… Continue Reading
Bringing Free Wireless Access To The People
Hundreds of wireless networks that offer free high-speed Internet access are sprouting across the USA. They’re in a park in Midtown Manhattan, a housing project in Boston, a movie house pub in Austin and along the waterfront in Portland, Ore. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
NetStumbler Proves A Vulnerability Point
When Gartner Inc. security analyst John Pescatore wants to illustrate the wide-open nature of wireless LANs to enterprise clients, he tells them to check out the NetStumbler.com Web site. On the site is a map that starkly illustrates the vulnerabilities of 25,000 exposed wireless LANs across the country. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless LAN Attacks Grow In Sophistication
During the past year, wireless LAN security threats have multiplied, according to users, vendors and consultants. There are more attack applications available, the applications are more sophisticated and highly automated and the weaknesses of various wireless hardware and software products are documented more extensively and precisely. Via [nwfusion.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Encryption Fix Not Perfect
The biggest security risk for “Wi-Fi” wireless Internet networks is that users sometimes fail to turn on their encryption software. But even the responsible ones who use the encryption program — Wired Equivalent Privacy — aren’t immune to malicious attacks. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading
State Of The Wireless Nation
Computer experts and interested amateurs are joining forces to map out wireless networks around the world and find out how many are secure. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Report: Carriers Can Reap Benefits From WLAN
Carriers that want to build their enterprise base can benefit by including public WLAN services in their corporate offerings, report author Roberta Wiggins said, especially if such services are priced right and target business travelers and other mobile workers. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading