Author: Wayne Slavin

When you think of ViewSonic, you probably think of computer displays, a product category it's been a major player in for years--or possibly of TVs, a market it's entered more recently. But with computers and consumer electronics converging, networked video is slowly becoming a reality, and ViewSonic is diving in to the teeming home networking...

A disagreement over public and private wireless networks is stirring up high-tech tension at the University of Texas at Dallas. Via [news.zdnet.com]

Boingo Wireless said Wednesday that it has added 802.1x and WPA security support to its network of hotspots. Via [internetweek.com]

Whether you're considering supporting mobile Wi-Fi users abroad so they can use the technology while traveling or you're installing a wireless system on your campus or corporate headquarters, having a proven and secure method for enterprise travelers to connect to high-speed Internet-based services is critical for doing business outside the confines of your office. Via...

There are inconspicuous ethical shades to wardriving that are poorly understood, and to date, no academic literature has analyzed the legality of the activity. This article will argue that the act of wardriving itself is quite innocuous, legal, and can even be quite beneficial to society. It will also highlight the need for wardrivers -...

The Wi-Fi Alliance today announced that it is now certifying a new capability that is expected to set the stage for rapid adoption of Wi-Fi networking in consumer electronic devices such as DVD players and televisions. Via [reed-electronics.com]

The Marines and Navy medical staff of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, based in Camp Salerno, Afghanistan, built a private, wireless, satellite-based network to support personal e-mail service and Internet-based phone calls to family and friends back home. Via [fcw.com]

A US citizen is thought to have become the first person to be accused of hacking a wireless network in order to send spam. Via [networks.silicon.com]

A bi-directional satellite link will make train Wi-Fi more of a business service, says 21Net, but its arrival in the UK may face delays. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

Intel Corp. has taken another baby step on its roadmap for broadband wireless chips, saying Tuesday that it is sampling its WiMAX chip to "strategic partners" in preparation for a wide-scale rollout in 2005. Via [eetuk.com]

Buffalo Technology unveiled it's a high speed mode wireless cable/DSL router. Officials say the wireless solution allows users to automatically set up secure wireless networks; the technology detects and configures other devices and creates a secure connection. Via [internetweek.com]

Palmer resident Dr. Alex Hills is leading a "double life" of sorts, and later this month, it's taking him to southern Chile. Via [frontiersman.com]

Walla Walla County is better known for wheat fields than Wi-Fi. But a small community-owned utility in this agriculture-dependent region has constructed one of the largest wireless Internet networks in rural America, rolling out high-speed connections across about 1,500 square miles. Via [seattlepi.nwsource.com]

Adding wireless components to an established local area network can cause confusion and declining confidence in security. Here's how to manage expansion without compromising network integrity. Via [techrepublic.com.com]

Kent's drinkers can now get surfing as well as getting a Spitfire ale - Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer, has decided to open Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 of its pubs. Via [networks.silicon.com]