Category: Products

Intermec, an RFID patent holder at the center of many legal battles, recently took time from its tug-of-war with Symbol Technologies to discuss the future of Wi-Fi. Unlike its competitors in radio tagging and location, Intermec doesn't expect Wi-Fi to become a prominent player. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

WLAN switch vendor Trapeze Networks Inc has bolstered the security features on its Mobility System Software platform to include detection of RF intrusion and DoS attacks, as well as packet capture and monitoring. Via [cbronline.com]

Just when you thought Americans couldn't serve food any faster, a wireless POS (Point of Service) technology imported from Asia is poised to speed things up. The good news for SMB restaurant owners is that Reach POS from Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Wireless Logix Group will (in theory) reduce the amount of walking their wait staff...

Networking hardware maker Extreme Networks this week introduced new wireless LAN switches and complementary access points designed for customers who want centrally-managed Wi-Fi networks. Via [eweek.com]

Tel Aviv-based Alvarion, a maker of broadband wireless equipment, has set itself a target of increasing annual sales to $1 billion within three-to-five years from $201.5 million in 2004, outgoing chief executive officer Zvi Slonimsky said Tuesday. Via [jpost.com]

Prices for wireless LAN gear that uses advanced multi-antenna technology are coming down, bringing devices with higher speed and greater range within reach of more power-hungry consumers--as long as they're comfortable with pre-standard products. Via [pcworld.com]

A slew of new technologies could make today's Wi-Fi seem like dial-up. Competition among the newcomers, however, promises to be fierce. Via [businessweek.com]

Vendor claims its Wi-Fi positioning system is less expensive and more reliable in urban areas for applications including fleet management and location-based advertising. Via [informationweek.com]

Troubled wireless networking firm Proxim announced today that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement which effectively sells "substantially all its assets" to networking group Moseley Associates. Via [vnunet.com]

Sony Ericsson has announced their new 3G/Wi-Fi wireless PC card which blends both Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity into the one card. The GC99 works with both 80211g and 802.11a access points on the Wi-Fi end. On the 3G end it has the capability to connect to regular GSM (quad-band) dial up, and GPRS packet-switched communications....

Tech enthusiasts find inspiration in a Pringles package. Via [signonsandiego.com]

Networking firm Linksys today unveiled a range of high-gain antennas designed to boost the effective range of Wi-Fi networks. Via [vnunet.com]

There was a time when high costs ensured that cell phones were only used by people out of the range of a fixed-line phone. Via [wired.com]

When Alex Barron and Patrick Carpentier--members of the Red Bull Cheever Racing team--zoom around the racetrack Sunday at the Indianapolis 500, they will use Cisco wireless IP gear to feed information back to engineers in their pit crew. The gear will detail everything from engine temperature to velocity to tire pressure. Via [news.com.com]

D-Link, a provider of networking and communication solutions to the consumer, SMB and enterprise markets, has announced that Microsoft has certified its AirPlus XtremeG DWL-G810 wireless adapter for use with its online gaming service Xbox Live in Europe. Via [forbes.com]