Microsoft has released an update to Windows XP Service Pack 2 that fortifies the operating system’s wireless networking security through the adoption of Wi-Fi Protected Access 2. WPA2 offers more advanced data encryption and conforms to government-mandated regulations for security, including HIPPA and FIPS 140-2. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Boingo’s Wi-Fi Takes Flight
Boingo Wireless has officially launched its Wi-Fi service through its previously announced partnership with Connexion by Boeing. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Sony Expands Wireless Options For Vaio Notebook
Sony unveils a wireless notebook with integrated technology for accessing the Internet over Wi-Fi technology and Cingular Wireless’s nationwide Edge network. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Public Wireless Access Launched In San Francisco, Las Vegas
Wireless Internet access got a little easier in two Western U.S. cities with separate announcements this week. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Moscow To Get Citywide Pre-WiMAX Service
Pre-WiMAX wireless broadband service aimed at enterprises will be installed to cover Moscow, the vendors involved in the project said Tuesday. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Embraces West Country Rail Stations
UK public WLAN provider The Cloud is to equip 85 railway stations operated by First Great Western (FGW) with Wi-Fi hotspots, the two companies said today. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Verizon: Out With Wi-Fi, In With EV-DO
Decision to decommission free hot spots could be a sign that demand for public Wi-Fi is limited, some say. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Adds Integrated Routers
Low-cost devices add wireless and security features and take aim at small and midsize businesses, where Cisco faces tough competition. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
PalmOne PDA Reportedly To Have Hard Drive, Wi-Fi
The next mobile device from palmOne, which reportedly will have a built-in hard drive and support for Wi-Fi, has appeared on Amazon.com, but it won’t be available until May 18. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Intel, Sprint Connect On WiMax
Intel and Sprint plan to work together to develop an emerging wireless broadband technology called WiMax, which has been promoted as a third option to cable and digital subscriber line for providing high-speed Internet access into the home. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security The Latest Segment To See Open-Source Strategy
Chipmaker Atheros is making its JumpStart configuration software available as part of an open-source project. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Fujitsu And Airspan Networks Form Preliminary Reseller Agreement
Broadband access equipment supplier Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a reseller agreement with Airspan Networks. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Pre-WiMax Service About To Launch In Seattle
Broadband vendor Speakeasy says it’s starting to accept orders, and its pre-WiMax network for enterprises will go online in June. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Fights Back Against WiMax With 100Mbps
With every man and his dog rushing to proclaim that the advent of WiMax will mean the death of Wi-Fi, proponents of the most popular local area wireless technology believe there’s a healthy future ahead for it – and it doesn’t depend on the laptop. Via [networks.silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi: Pumping Up The Volume
New gear can extend the range of wireless Net access throughout your house, boosting coverage in those hard-to-reach spots. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading