The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) will begin sifting through a record number of proposals for a high-speed amendment to the 802.11 standard next week, but wireless chip makers are already jumping the gun with pre-standard products. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Standards
Kit Speeds Wireless-LAN Development On Linux
AbsoluteValue Systems Inc., an early supporter of IEEE 802.11-compliant chips on open-source platforms, is offering an embedded-software package that will support .11a/b/g chip sets on any Linux platform. The AVS 802.11 WLAN Development Platform marks AbsoluteValue’s turn away from original design manufacturers to a different customer base. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Still Spotty
In addition to being faster than their predecessors, new Wi-Fi-certified 802.11g wireless products promise better protection from snoops, thanks to Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption technology. But even though the WPA standard was introduced about a year ago, some 802.11g products may not support it. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Broadcom Chip Supports Wi-Fi, Security
Broadcom has unveiled new single-chip wireless local area networking technology designed for use in handheld computers, notebooks and other consumer electronic devices. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Small Changes Can Thwart WLAN Hackers
With common sense and a basic understanding of how wireless security works, an enterprise can keep its wireless LAN protected from intruders using the security standards and practices available today. Via [searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com]… Continue Reading
802.11n Beats UWB For Home Media, Analyst Predicts
The forthcoming 802.11n WLAN standard will eventually beat out ultra-wideband (UWB) as the primary standard for wireless home entertainment networks, according to a study released Tuesday (June 29). Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax In The Wings
A key electronics industry group has approved a significant standard for wireless broadband specifications known as “WiMax,” giving a boost to a technology proclaimed as a breakthrough for cheap high-speed Internet access. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-LAN OFDM Patent Threat Stirs UWB Camps
Wi-LAN Inc.’s announcement this week that it would be it would be escalating its patent-enforcement program by commencing legal action against Cisco Systems sent messages flying between members of two ultrawideband communications camps over whether or not similar action loomed there as well. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Commission Staff Clarifies FCC’s Role Regarding Radio Interference Matters
The FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) releases this Public Notice in response to questions from the public regarding the use of unlicensed devices, including customer antennas, especially in the context of a variety of multi-tenant environments (MTEs).… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Spec Ratified
As expected, the 802.11i standard was finalized Thursday, paving the way for improved security within wireless networks. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco The Target Of Wireless Lawsuit
A small wireless company in Canada is going after the Wi-Fi equipment and semiconductor industry for infringing on its patents–and Cisco Systems is one of its first targets. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
IEEE Set To Ratify 802.11i Standard
Members of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards board will meet on Thursday to vote on the final specification for 802.11i, an update to the current standard for Wi-Fi security, the chair of the IEEE 802.11 working group said Wednesday. Via [infoworld.com]… Continue Reading
Industry Expects Demand For Wireless Broadband
Network equipment manufacturers are banking on a pent-up demand for broadband access to drive the market for a new wireless service called WiMAX. Via [gcn.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Security Standard Nears Approval
Industry sources said the IEEE 802.11i specification could be ratified this Thursday, adding a needed layer of security to the Wi-Fi standard. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Closing Up Wireless Security Holes
“Corporate concern about WLAN security goes beyond eavesdropping, because they understand that ‘rogue access points’ can disrupt enterprise wireless LANs,” said Ira Brodsky, president of Datacomm Research, a market research firm that focuses on the wireless industry. Via [technewsworld.com]… Continue Reading