Now, consumer-electronics companies want to turn televisions into wireless gizmos. The trend began in Japan, and for the past few weeks, I’ve been test-driving the first model to hit U.S. shores, Sharp’s Wireless Aquos. Here’s how it works: Connect your cable and up to three other video sources — DVD, TiVo, and the like —… Continue Reading
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Product Review: Belkin F5D7231-4 Wireless G Router
At one time, wireless devices were notoriously difficult to set up for the non-technical user — not to mention their flaky performance and security features. Belkin’s F5D7231 router signals a shift in wireless networking toward user-friendly set-up, configuration and administration. Via [wireless.newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Mobile Devices Move Wi-Fi, Cellular Closer To Convergence
Wi-Fi and cellular network technology finally tied the knot last week, as Hewlett-Packard Co. and Motorola Inc. each introduced mobile devices that can roam between the two technologies. But both products have limitations. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Unveils 90nm Wireless Transceiver
Intel Corp. has achieved a major step toward applying the power of Moore’s Law to radio technology, building a working radio chip that packs in transistors as tightly as today’s most advanced production chips, the company announced Friday. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Airespace’s Mission: Lead Wireless Access Pack
Last year, the wireless LAN industry was inundated with startups hoping to make their mark with centralized wireless LAN management platforms. Today, major incumbent WLAN players such as Cisco Systems Inc. and Symbol Technologies Inc. consider just two of those startups as formidable competition: Aruba Wireless Networks Inc. and Airespace Inc., both of which reported… Continue Reading
Apple’s AirPort Express Worth Price, If You Use All The Features
Apple Computer’s new AirPort Express is a four-trick pony: It creates a portable wireless network, moves music around the house, shares a printer and can increase the range of your existing wireless setup. Via [mercurynews.com]… Continue Reading
Interview: Motia CEO Talks About Smart Antenna Technology
US-based fabless IC design house Motia develops smart antenna products for use in wireless solutions. The company has two smart antenna ICs, the “Cross Country,†for use in moving vehicles, and the “Javelin,†for Wi-Fi solutions. DigiTimes interviewed company CEO and president Paul Sun, to talk about the technology and market demand for this type… Continue Reading
Motorola Unveils A Wi-Fi Phone
Handset maker Motorola on Monday introduced a new phone that it says will switch calls seamlessly between cellular services and wireless Internet networks, potentially offering business customers big savings if the technology works as promised. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
AirPort Express: A Bit Of ‘Geek Heaven’
Apple Computer Inc.’s new AirPort Express wireless access point is just the kind of toy we high-tech gadget freaks fall in love with. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
CA To Unwrap WLAN Management Software
Computer Associates later this year will release the final version of an entirely new software product for managing and securing wireless LANs (WLANs), dubbed Wireless Site Management (WSM). Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Upstart Scores $42 Million In Funding
Aruba Wireless Networks, a wireless-switch start-up, is adding cash to its coffers and signing up new partners, as it puts the heat on big players in the wireless market, such as Cisco Systems. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
First Look: HP’s Thrice-Wireless PDA
IPaq H6300′s cellular and Wi-Fi support proves impressive, along with its handy digicam and other high-end features. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
802.11h Helps WLANs Share Spectrum
Because 802.11a wireless networks operate in the 5-GHz radio frequency band and support as many as 24 non-overlapping channels, they are less susceptible to interference than their 802.11b/g counterparts. However, regulatory requirements governing the use of the 5-GHz band vary from country to country, hampering 802.11a deployment. Via [computerworld.com.au]… Continue Reading
Aruba Announces Beta Trials Of Centralised 802.11i Network
Aruba kicks off trials of a secure, centrally managed 802.11i Wi-Fi installation. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
What About Wireless Management Tools?
From an operations point of view, IT managers should treat wireless network infrastructure equipment in the same way as wire-line equipment. Doing so makes managing a wireless network a lot less cumbersome and a lot less expensive. Via [channelzone.ziffdavis.com]… Continue Reading