Wi-Fi equipment vendor Belkin said Monday (Aug. 9) it will release a router and wireless network card that uses pre-802.11n multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) antenna technology created by Airgo Networks. The company claimed in a statement that its pre-N products will provide four times the coverage area and speed of equipment based on 802.11b and g.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Standards
Intel Cool On 802.20
Intel could be closing the door on the emerging 802.20 mobile broadband wireless access standard after the company admitted to uncertainty surrounding the working group’s ability to put aside self-interest. But the chip giant has finally accepted the rise of the Bluetooth short-range wireless technology, which will shortly be accommodated in its wireless LAN chipsets.… Continue Reading
FCC Report And Order To Create New 2495-2690 MHz Band
The FCC has recently issue a Report and Order (R&O) which will restructure the 2500-2690 MHz Band to create two new services: BRS (Broadband Radio Service) and EDS (Educational Broadband Service).… Continue Reading
Now Your TV Can Go Wireless, Too
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
Wi-Fi Alliance Cracks Down On ‘Standards-plus’ Kit
The Wi-Fi Alliance is rather belatedly seeking to crack down on ‘standards-plus’ products that achieve extended speed or range through proprietary add-ons, yet still claim to be fully interoperable. The Alliance has threatened to remove its certification from any product that interferes with another Wi-Fi product. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
What’s Next For Wireless?
Imagine surfing the Internet wirelessly on your notebook–at blazing speeds–while riding a high-speed bullet train. Or zipping down the highway (as a passenger, I hope), checking the traffic situation ahead on a wireless-enabled PDA with a super-fast connection. Or making a Wi-Fi broadband connection even though you’re miles away from the nearest hot spot. Via… 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
Wi-Fi Group Cracks Down On Incompatible Extensions
The Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new policy Monday to prevent proprietary extensions to wireless standards from breaking compatibility with other devices. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Aruba Wireless Supports 802.11i Standard
Aruba Wireless Networks is claiming to be the first out of the gate with a WLAN switching system to support the newly ratified 802.11i Enhanced Security using Advanced Encryption Standard. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
IEEE Groups Fight For Control Of Key Standards
This week’s IEEE summit highlighted the breakneck pace of change that is driving innovation in wireless, but also threatening to break its standards process apart. Political wars rage in areas like UltraWideBand and fast Wi-Fi, but more fundamental debates are taking place over how different specifications should coexist and which territory they should occupy. As… Continue Reading
AT&T Unveils New Form Of Wi-Fi
Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, made a phone call Wednesday. But it wasn’t just any call. He made it using a broadband connection carried over power lines — a technology being developed by AT&T that also provides a high-speed Internet connection over power lines. Via [oaklandtribune.com]… Continue Reading
Argentina Scores With WiMax
Alvarion has landed a coup with its uncertified WiMax kit, which will soon be serving broadband blackspots in South America Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Does 802.11i Solve Your WLAN Security Problems?
The IEEE has finally done what it should have done long ago: It ratified a workable security standard for 802.11 wireless LANs. Known as 802.11i, it’s a significant event for the wireless industry and provides momentum for what many expect to be a major ramp up of WLAN implementation in the enterprise. Via [serverpipeline.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Puts Citywide Wireless Broadband In Sight
Emerging broadband wireless technology gives users more room to roam. It offers flexibility, ease of use and built-in security. WiMax wants to be your wireless everything. With a line-of-sight range of up to 30 miles, WiMax is the next step in the evolution of the wireless local-area network concept of Wi-Fi, which has only a… Continue Reading