India’s Dishnet Wireless Ltd. said on Wednesday it aims to dominate the nascent WiFi mobile Internet market by rolling out nationwide service in two years. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
A New Security Layer For Wi-Fi
Bringing a new level of security to consumers and IT organizations alike, Engim has forged a partnership with AirDefense to deliver an added layer of security in a Wi-Fi chip – an intrusion prevention system. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Speakeasy Launches Wireless Broadband In Seattle
Speakeasy Inc., a privately owned Internet broadband provider, on Wednesday launched an Internet access service for businesses using new wireless technology that it said was faster and easier to deploy than its current broadband service. Via [reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Bluetooth, UWB Groups Mesh Efforts
The hodgepodge of incompatible wireless networking technologies is about to get a bit smaller, as companies working on Bluetooth and ultrawideband are combining their efforts. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Helium Wireless Recon: A Sneak Peek
Over the past few months, I’ve been testing Helium Networks’ new Wireless Recon system for performing radio frequency (RF) site surveys and engineering wireless LANs. Helium had been referring to this product as Rollabout during the beta development phase while I’ve been testing. The commercial release of the Wireless Recon system, which includes some enhancements,… Continue Reading
Motorola In Field Trials Of Wi-Fi/Cell Handoff Technology
Motorola said Tuesday that it has started field trials of its Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology that it claims will provide seamless handoffs between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Microsoft Updates XP Wi-Fi Security Support
Microsoft over the weekend rolled out an update to its Windows XP operating system to add support for WPA2, aka Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, the wireless security specification approved by the IEEE. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Siemens Unveils New WLAN Family
Siemens Communications may still be in the process of figuring out what to ultimately do with its mobile handset division, but the company is still rolling out handsets, including a family of 802.11 WLAN phones for data and voice. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Expands Integrated Services Router Line, Adds Wireless And Security Features
Low-cost devices are aimed at small and midsize businesses, where Cisco faces tough competition. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Airpath Announces Wireless Metro Platform
Airpath Wireless is rolling out a new host platform for metro-scale broadband wireless deployments. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Gear Makers Update Wi-Fi For The Office
Several wireless equipment suppliers, including Cisco Systems, Siemens Communications and Aruba Networks, are set to show off new products and enhancements at next week’s NetWorld+Interop trade show in Las Vegas. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Still Tethered, Boston Schedules Wi-Fi Summit
Boston is finally taking a long, hard look at bringing the wireless service across the city, and has scheduled a Wi-Fi Summit for May 19. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Verizon Pulling Plug On Free Wi-Fi
Verizon Communications Inc. is turning off the free wireless Internet access it beams from New York City telephone booths for DSL subscribers who use laptops away from home or the office. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Tropos Goes To 802.11g
Tropos Networks, a popular seller of wireless mesh equipment in municipal deployments, this week announced upgrades to various pieces of equipment and the software that runs them. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Local Officials Sound Off On Municipal Wireless
A group of local government officials gathered in Philadelphia this week to discuss strategies for deploying their own citywide broadband wireless networks. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading