Category: Products

Maspro Denkoh, a Japanese manufacturer of wireless communications equipment, has developed a transmission system that can send Wi-Fi signals as far as three miles. Via [pcworld.com]

Nintendo has revealed its wi-fi to USB connector that allows Nintendo DS owners without the luxury of a wireless router to use their handhelds online. Via [theinquirer.net]

Fat access points are simpler to deploy than thin ones. Since the former come with all of the intelligence needed in an end point, users can take them out of their boxes, turn on the power, and have them running in a short period of time. Thin access points have a master/slave design, so more...

Texas Instruments has started sampling a voice-over-cable gateway platform that combines voice, data and Wi-Fi in a single design. Via [commsdesign.com]

Zultys Technologies will launch a new wireless voice over IP (VoIP) phone next month that supports instant messaging, push-to-talk conferencing with multiple users, and end-to-end encryption. Via [computerweekly.com]

Nuritelecom has broken into the wireless market with their ‘ZigBee’ wireless credit card machine, it features embedded electronic signature function to ensure secure payments. Via [mobilemag.com]

In an unusual twist, Top Global has introduced a Wi-Fi router/gateway that uses 3G EVDO wireless as a backhaul, for rural areas without access to a wired ISP. Via [extremetech.com]

3Com this week is expanding its wireless portfolio with a new wireless LAN switch and access point aimed at branch offices. Via [crn.com]

In tests, the system provided uninterrupted access at speeds as high as 137 miles per hour. Via [informationweek.com]

Smart antenna start-up Video54 has changed its name to Ruckus Wireless and also announced a $9 million injection of venture capital funding as well as a deal to supply its devices to Hong Kong based carrier PCCW. Via [eet.com]

Lots of ZigBee products are appearing, but there are still some people who think they can build a better low-power sensor network. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

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]

Eastman Kodak Company and Nikon are taking their digital cameras to the next level by offering built-in Wi-Fi functionality on some of their latest models. Via [wirelessweek.com]

Front-line social services staff have been given Xdas to help them share information out of the office. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

WLAN equipment vendor D-Link said Monday that it will ship a wireless router that will distribute wireless broadband 3G cellular data access via Wi-Fi networks. Via [commsdesign.com]