Tag: Products

The time it takes roam between Wi-Fi wireless networks can be dramatically shortened thanks to software developed by two computer scientists at the University of California, San Diego. Via [vnunet.com]

Swedish company Neonode is introducing Internet via wireless LAN (WLAN), into their mobiles. The company has been working with Philips Semiconductors to develop a mobile with low power consumption and WLAN support. The launch of the new Neonode mobile is planned for the second half of 2005. Via [geekzone.co.nz]

Printers often get left behind when Wi-Fi comes to a home; the cables needed to link them to a PC may wind up anchoring at least one computer to a desk. Printing from any other machine then involves fussing with printer sharing (always an adventure in Windows) or transferring individual files to the one machine...

As large companies install Wi-Fi in their offices, equipment suppliers are challenged to come up with a new standard that will allow gear from different companies to work together. Via [news.com.com]

In an interview with Japanese weekly Nikkei Business, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata reveals the next generation Nintendo console will have built in WiFi and innovative controllers. Via [news.designtechnica.com]

Colubris Networks joined this week's telecom merger-fest by acquiring Kiwi Networks, a supplier of advanced cellular technologies for next-generation Wi-Fi and WiMax deployment. The deal strengthens its portfolio of Wi-Fi and WiMax-based wireless local area network solutions. Via [eetimes.com]

Extreme Networks has unveiled a new line of Level 3 fixed Gigabit Ethernet switches designed to provide high availability for wireless, voice-over-IP and converged networks. Via [eetimes.com]

New wireless technology vendor Xirrus is launching this week, pledging to deliver enterprise WLAN products that provide up to 16 times greater capacity and four times the coverage of competitors' offerings. Via [crn.com]

Nortel Networks is teaming up with Trapeze Networks to start reselling the company's wireless LAN (WLAN) equipment by midyear and later co-develop products with embedded Trapeze technology, the companies announced Wednesday. Via [infoworld.com]

After bringing an innovative wireless fidelity system to residents of Munich, Germany, Denver-based MediaCell is slowly turning its sights on the rest of the world. Via [msnbc.msn.com]

Slim Devices will ship the second generation of its Squeezebox wireless music device at the end of the month, the company revealed this week. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Last year, we saw the emergence of the keychain-sized sensor that can detect the presence of an active WiFi network. These handy devices, which look like car alarm remotes, alert you when they sense radio signals in the 2.4GHz band that 802.11b and 802.11g networks use. Via [blogs.pcworld.com]

In the wake of much industry consolidation, WLAN switch startup Meru Networks Inc. is working to stay in the game with a focus on voice traffic and related partnerships. Via [eweek.com]

Do you have a love/hate relationship with your home Wi-Fi network? One reason might be that the network is unable to reach every spot you want it to--the sunny patio, the upstairs bedroom, or the kitchen, perhaps. Now, new routers and adapters labeled "Pre-N" or "MIMO" promise to address the dreaded dead-spot dilemma while doubling...

Service providers are expanding the global reach of their Wi-Fi and wired ethernet networks to offer users better remote access when traveling. Via [pcworld.com]