Author: Wayne Slavin

Emerging standards make wireless LANs more practical, but companies are a long way from cutting the cords. Via [informationweek.com]

The FCC has pulled together a group of experts from its ranks to look into how future wireless broadband access rules should be crafted. Via [wirelessweek.com]

Cisco Systems is planning to announce on Wednesday a new wireless module for its Catalyst 6500 Ethernet switch that will provide more centralized management and enhanced features for Cisco's Wi-Fi product. Via [news.com.com]

As the adoption of wireless technology continues to grow among businesses and home users, two key improvements in the security and performance quality of Wi-Fi devices are set to reach wireless network users later this year. Via [computerworld.com]

The market for wireless networks is growing fast. But one thing hasn't changed: security is still a major concern for many IT directors. Via [vnunet.com]

Before Wi-Fi can fully fulfil its promise, there is the small matter of a raft of outdated legislation to be dealt with - some of which threatens the innocent user with an appearance before a judge. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]

Last August, I gave the reasons why wireless hot spots would not survive. Stubbornly, public Wi-Fi access providers don't agree. They still see the hundreds of thousands of storefronts that lack access points as green fields waiting to be plowed. Via [infoworld.com]

WiMAX, or last mile, wireless broadband access, hasn't been a reality in the eyes of many to date, but that may be about to change. Via [internetnews.com]

PC Magazine has reviewed 802.11b products since they first appeared in 1999. Although 802.11b products have fueled the growth of wireless LAN technology for five impressive years, we think now is the time to say no to buying new "b" products for your home or small office. We are in no way suggesting, however, that...

The new Grantsdale chip-set promises to be a particularly consumer-friendly product, designed to enhance playback of DVDs and provide home-theater-quality sound. Via [news.designtechnica.com]

Wireless technology now affects parking habits, but there was a divergence between the Wi-Fi and cellular approaches to parking spaces I discovered in a small UK market town last week. A garage forecourt had a parking space marked out for 'Wi-Fi' and hotspot advertising signs up, which seemed a cool idea. But the local train...

Just a few years ago, high-speed Internet access became a necessity for any hotel looking to lure the business traveler. These days, people are demanding wireless access and it's the medium- and budget-priced hotels that are leading the way. Via [forbes.com]

Your phone works almost everywhere there's cellular service, and you get one monthly bill, right? Why, ask roving Wi-Fi users, can't we get the same deal? Answer: Slowly but surely you may, as the Wi-Fi (wireless Ethernet) providers sign cooperative deals and cellular carriers offer access to more hot spots and cellular/Wi-Fi data handoffs. Via...

Thanks to a hefty equipment donation from Tropos Networks, nonprofit organization Open Park has launched a free public Wi-Fi hot spot in front of the U.S. Capitol. Via [wirelessweek.com]