Vendors roll out tools to help businesses manage growing networks. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Products
Wi-Fi Security Standard To Require New Hardware
In June the IEEE is expected to finally ratify the 802.11i security standard that uses for the first time AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, a powerful 128-bit encryption technology. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Networking’s Next Wave
Emerging standards make wireless LANs more practical, but companies are a long way from cutting the cords. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco To Update Wi-Fi Setup
Cisco Systems is planning to announce on Wednesday a new wireless module for its Catalyst 6500 Ethernet switch that will provide more centralized management and enhanced features for Cisco’s Wi-Fi product. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Enhanced Wi-Fi Security, Quality On Tap For 2004
As the adoption of wireless technology continues to grow among businesses and home users, two key improvements in the security and performance quality of Wi-Fi devices are set to reach wireless network users later this year. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Broadcom’s SecureEZSetup Guards Consumer WLANs
Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Fujitsu, Wi-LAN Team For Broadband Wireless
WiMAX, or last mile, wireless broadband access, hasn’t been a reality in the eyes of many to date, but that may be about to change. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Intel’s Chipset Has Built-in Wi-Fi Router
The new Grantsdale chip-set promises to be a particularly consumer-friendly product, designed to enhance playback of DVDs and provide home-theater-quality sound. Via [news.designtechnica.com]… Continue Reading
Welcome To Wi-Fi City
Your phone works almost everywhere there’s cellular service, and you get one monthly bill, right? Why, ask roving Wi-Fi users, can’t we get the same deal? Answer: Slowly but surely you may, as the Wi-Fi (wireless Ethernet) providers sign cooperative deals and cellular carriers offer access to more hot spots and cellular/Wi-Fi data handoffs. Via… Continue Reading
ReefEdge Plugs Cisco’s Wireless Gaps
Cisco Systems Inc.’s security worries are good news for at least one company, ReefEdge Inc., a leading wireless LAN provider that has launched a product bundle designed to make the network giant’s wireless systems more secure. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Net2Phone Touts Wireless Net Telephony
Net2Phone on Thursday announced a new set of products designed to let service providers offer customers the ability to make phone calls using a wireless connection to the Internet. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
IDT Uses Wi-Fi To Offer Cheaper Cell Service
Believe it or not, 43% of U.S. consumers still don’t have a cell phone — many for budget reasons. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Report: WiMax To Lead Broadband Wireless Market
Broadband wireless services will gradually challenge wired versions, and industry support is coalescing behind WiMax to be the leading technology, according to a report. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi, Wide Area Switching Arrives
After two years of promises from the wireless industry, Broadbeam appears to be the first player to deliver seamless switching between wide area and wireless local area (Wi-Fi) networks. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Pick A Standard: Wireless Standards Proliferate
Wireless gear using the family of 802.11 standards still rules. But new flavors are beginning to push out Wi-Fi in favor of WiMax and variations that support roaming and connections at faster speeds. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading