Proving that Wi-Fi has become as commonplace as frozen peas, Cisco’s consumer division Linksys will begin marketing a special line of wireless networking products for home users at selected Tesco superstores in the UK. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Products
Aruba Pumps Up Wi-Fi Switches
Wi-Fi switch maker Aruba Wireless Networks has upgraded its product line with new management features that improve security and voice functions, as well as new hardware that increases data throughput. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Calypso Wireless Announces Dual Wi-Fi/GSM-GPRS Phone Prototypes
Calypso Wireless, Inc. is making prototypes for its dual mode, Wi-Fi / GSM-GPRS handsets, the C1250i, that run on the Intel PXA chipset solution available for testing. The phone was firstly announced in 2003, but it seems that now the company is ready to work with mobile operators. Via [geekzone.co.nz]… 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
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
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
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
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
Wireless Valley Maps RF Management
Site survey tool vendor Wireless Valley is launching a tool later this year to find out the true effectiveness of wireless deployments, officials said Wednesday. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi-Proof Sheet Gets Government Approval
Wireless hackers could be thwarted by a sheet of film that blocks Wi-Fi and IR signals. But MI5 is watching who buys it… Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Bluesocket, Extricom Take On Enterprise Wi-Fi
With the Wi-Fi startup acquisition dust settling, new players are having a go at becoming one-stop shops for corporate WLAN equipment. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Helium Networks Introduces Wireless Recon At Networld + Interop 2005
Helium Networks today announces the commercial launch of its patented, breakthrough Wireless Recon system, which enables network engineers and technicians to optimally conduct site surveys or audit 802.11 a/b/g wireless networks in half the time of traditional site survey and design methods, while automatically collecting the industry’s largest set of real wireless measurements with precise… Continue Reading
Vendors Push Into New Wireless, Security Markets
Networking vendors are getting a jump on next week’s NetWorld + Interop conference by launching new wireless, networking and security wares this week that are scheduled to be demoed at the Las Vegas show. Via [informationweek.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