IEEE Settles on 802.11n Wireless Standard
The IEEE has settled on, but not yet ratified, a single proposal for the 802.11n next-generation Wi-Fi standard. It is designed to replace, yet still be interoperable with the 802.11/a/b/g standards,...
View ArticleCriminals Love Unsecured Wi-Fi
According to federal and state law enforcement, criminals have begun using the unsecured Wi-Fi networks of unsuspecting consumers and businesses to cover their tracks. Incidents involving fraud,...
View ArticleCTIA Spring 2005 Coverage
New smart phones and other devices have been displayed at the CTIA Spring 2005 trade show. Tom's Networking, HardwareBargainPDA.com and the Seattle Times give you the scoop...
View ArticleWiMAX and 3G On a Collison Course
According to analysts, WiMAX and 3G data networks are destined to compete ferociously over the same customers in 2006 and beyond...
View ArticleVideoconferencing, VOIP, Webcam and GPS Tracking Over EVDO at 60 MPH
The wacky folks from EVDOinfo.com really put Verizon's EVDO wireless data network to the test. First they did a 2 way iChat videoconference at 60 MPH, then they did a streaming video webcam with GPS...
View ArticleWireless and Networking Job Market Heating Up
A report issued yesterday says that the job market for wireless and networking jobs is heating up quickly. More than 74% of wireless industry professionals stated that the job market in their field is...
View ArticleVerizon May Offer VOIP Over EVDO
Verizon's chief technology officer has stated that the company may launch a VOIP over EVDO offering in the next three years. The move is intended to compete with VOIP over WiMAX services expected to be...
View ArticleIEEE Working On 802.11s Wireless Mesh Standard
The IEEE has called for proposals for the 802.11s wireless mesh network standard. Currently, mesh networking hardware providers like PacketHop, Strix Systems, and Tropos Networks use proprietary mesh...
View ArticleHappenings from the WiMAX Summit in Paris
The Register has published an article summarizing the happenings at last week's WiMAX Summit in Paris. While fixed WiMAX (802.16d also known as 802.16-2004) is ready, the hot topic at the summit was...
View ArticleWi-Fi Security and Your Home Network
Personal Wi-Fi security is once again in the news, and two articles about it have just been published. In the first, Fortune magazine writer David Kirkpatrick is shocked to discover someone browsing...
View ArticleBuilding a Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspot with EVDO
For those who want to create a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot, here are the plans. The only requirments for building an EVDO/Wi-Fi router are an EVDO connection from a company like Verizon, some spare hardware,...
View ArticleT-Mobile Unveils Street Level Coverage Maps
T-Mobile has unveiled a new site that provides street level cellular and hotspot coverage information. The maps include cellular signal strength and hotspot locations across the entire United States,...
View ArticleTips For Securing Your Wireless Network
Personal Computer World has published a brief guide to securing your wireless network. The suggestions include installing a personal firewall, using WEP or WPA encryption, using a VPN for network...
View ArticleHappenings at Interop 2005 Las Vegas
Tom's Networking has published complete coverage of Interop 2005 show in Las Vegas. The primary focus seemed to be on the Small and Medium Business (SMB) market. Some of the products highlighted...
View ArticleUsing OpenVPN to Secure Your Wireless Network
Informit.com has published a very interesting article explaining how to use the free open source OpenVPN package to help secure your wireless network. This is done by implementing a VPN connection...
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