Wireless networking groups Sensicast Systems and Software Technologies Group have agreed a cross licensing deal covering developments in Zigbee compliant devices. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading
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Take Security Precautions With Wi-Fi Networks
Home networking, the sharing of a single broadband Internet account among multiple computers, is getting a boost these days from improvements in wireless technology. If you own a laptop computer that has Wi-Fi capability, a wireless network now allows you to surf the Web at broadband speeds from most places in your house, yard or… Continue Reading
Alvarion WiMAX To Hit Kenyan Shores
WiMAX is coming to Kenya and Alvarion Ltd, an Israeli based wireless broadband provider, has been awarded the tender. Via [mybroadband.co.za]… Continue Reading
Argentine School Is Test Site For New WiMax
“It’s a wonderful technology on paper, but in reality you need the service providers — the Vodafones, the Cingulars around the world — to do something,” said Michel Mayer, chief executive of Freescale Semiconductor, which was spun off last year from cell phone maker Motorola. Via [technewsworld.com]… Continue Reading
Analyst Handicaps WiMAX Market, Picks Early Leaders
Forward Concepts, known for their expertise in the DSP space, has entered the WiMAX forecasting market with a report predicting that the technology will be worth $2 billion in 2009. Via [extremewimax.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Bites Into The Big Apple
Adaptix will launch a trial of its OFDMA-TDD pre-WiMAX system with the help of NY3G Partnership. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Provides Cheap Broadband Alternative
As businesses outgrow DSL lines, they often find that T1 lines are too expensive. WiMAX provides a low-cost option. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
FCC Pushes WIMax OK For Katrina Victims, Intel Supplies The Hardware
A group of wireless internet providers along with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Emergency Management Agency, have decided to jointly work and install WiMax technology at an evacuation shelter and other locations recently devastated by Katrina hurricane. The joint exercise is an effort to expeditiously restore the communication network in the affected area.… Continue Reading
Low-cost Computing, Wireless Dominate Indian R & D
The annual report of India’s ministry of information technology for 2004 to 2005 has disclosed research and development programs not in the public eye, focusing largely on affordable computing and next-generation wireless communications. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading
‘WiBro’ Has Global Potential: Study
Once thought to be only a regional variant of WiMax, the Korean WiBro broadband standard has the potential to spread worldwide, a new study says. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Some Seattle Buses Get Wi-Fi
A five-month trial began Wednesday that provides Wi-Fi access to passengers on some Seattle buses, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported Wednesday. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Set For Meteoric Growth, Says Analyst
The market for broadband wireless access in the form of WiMAX is expected to grow at 130 per cent a year, reaching $2bn in 2009. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Alvarion Ships End-User WiMAX Equipment
Alvarion Ltd. said Wednesday that it was first out the gate with customer-premise-equipment (CPE) based on Intel’s “Rosedale” WiMAX chip. Via [extremewimax.com]… Continue Reading
Airline Wi-Fi Hasn’t Caught On With Business Travelers
Only a quarter of U.S. business travelers are using Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and jetliners, despite the growing availability of the high-speed, wireless connections, a research firm said Tuesday. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
Who’s Sniffing Your Wireless Network?
No, it isn’t cheap. But in this case, you get what you pay for. AirMagnet’s new Spectrum Analyzer costs about $3,500. In return, the product gives you invaluable tools to protect your wireless network. Via [fcw.com]… Continue Reading