Resiliency is a key attribute of mesh networks. A mesh network supports multiple paths among network nodes, hence there is no single point of failure, and nodes can be added to increase redundancy. Mesh networks also can load-balance traffic to prevent congestion and reroute traffic around congested nodes. Via [cio-today.com]… Continue Reading
Cambridge, MIT Plan Citywide Wi-Fi
Cambridge has found a partner in its effort to provide free wireless Internet access: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Via [boston.com]… Continue Reading
Analysts Expect Push For 802.20 WiMAX Rival
The resurgence of 802.20 wireless broadband access technology could represent serious competition for WiMAX, although the current momentum behind WiMAX will help, according to analysts. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Kyocera, Marvell Team On Wi-Fi/CDMA Platform
Kyocera Wireless Corp. has signed a strategic alliance with Marvell to develop a dual-mode Wi-Fi/CDMA handset platform. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
Assessing The Worldwide Potential For WiMAX
A typical WiMAX operation will be comprised of WiMAX base stations deployed in a cellular fashion to provide ubiquitous coverage over a metropolitan area. WiMAX base stations can be connected to the edge network by means of a wireless point-to-point link or, where available, a fiber link. Via [newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Bangalore Set To Go Wi-Fi
Bangalore, the Silicon Valley of India will soon turn into a WiFi Zone that will provide easy and seamless Internet access to enterprise, government and private users. Via [cxotoday.com]… Continue Reading
China’s Native Wireless Standard May Be Atheros Gain
The Chinese government is expected to officially recommend on February 1 that local organizations that receive funding by its Ministry of Information should buy wireless equipment based on a domestic wireless network standard. Via [cbronline.com]… Continue Reading
Chip Sets Roll Early For 802.11n
Eyebrows shot up recently when Broadcom Corp. announced sampling of an Intensi-fi chip set for 802.11n. Analysts were again taken aback three days later, when Atheros Communications Inc. announced its XSpan AR5008 family for the same standard. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Startup Collects Cash
Wi-Fi startup Xirrus raised an undisclosed amount of venture financing from Microsoft-backer David Marquardt Monday to help accelerate sales of its multifunction access point for businesses. Via [redherring.com]… Continue Reading
Netgear’s Newest MIMO Wi-Fi Gets Full Test
The test is a disaster for the IEEE and 802.11n. The good news is that the new Wi-Fi MIMO technology really does reach throughput speeds of 100Mbps. The bad news: it utterly crushed a neighbouring network that used standard 802.11g. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Relying On Government, Says Wireless Pioneer
The success of WiMAX wireless broadband will be decided by government determination to provide broadband access for all, according to the co-founder of Qualcomm, Dr Andrew Viterbi. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Google Eyes How Mobile Devices Will Use City Wi-Fi
Google has met with mobile gear vendors including Motorola and Sony to explore how their devices might be able to take advantage of municipal Wi-Fi networks, an executive of the search company said Thursday. Via [networkworld.com]… Continue Reading
Nokia Earmarks 2008 For Mobile WiMax
Nokia is holding fire on mobile WiMax until 2008 as it waits for the market to develop. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Will 802.11n Change Your World?
Last Thursday, the IEEE announced that the 802.11n Task Group (TGn) had approved a draft of what may be the most significant new standard to come out of IEEE in the past 10 years. Based largely on a specification developed by the Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC), an association of leading network silicon developers, the proposal,… Continue Reading
Municipal Wi-Fi Catches On In U.S. Cities
Municipal Wi-Fi networks are making headway in the United States, with Philadelphia closing a major contract for citywide wireless service, and a couple of California cities announcing their plans for free municipal Wi-Fi. Via [pcmag.com]… Continue Reading