A report from the University of Georgia's New Media Institute shows that although local government is a major driver of large wireless projects nationwide, its influence is not as pervasive or its reasons as clear as some would think. Via [fcw.com]
The Motorola CN620 dual-mode phone is a "good start" for users wanting to roam between cellular and 802.11 networks, but vendors should find some way of making these devices work at public Wi-Fi hotspots, a Canadian research analyst says. Via [itbusiness.ca]
Sony will next week ship its most impressive Clié PDA yet. The PEG-VZ90 multimedia handheld features not only a slick sliding control panel, but Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and a stunning 3.8in 480 x 320 OLED screen. Via [theregister.co.uk]
Doctors and nurses at Silicon Valley's El Camino Hospital use Wi-Fi not just to send e-mail, but also to talk to each other. Cutting-edge Wi-Fi phones have replaced pagers and intercoms in many parts of the high-tech hospital. The portable phones, which resemble walkie-talkies, run on new technology that may soon become an alternative to...
Take that wireless hot spot in the local java joint, jack it up on steroids and use it to connect an entire city full of computers. That, in short, is WiMax, a cutting-edge wireless technology that's starting to prove its worth as a fast, cheap and easy networking option for businesses. Via [forbes.com]
Have you ever been with a group of notebook-equipped people (say, co-workers perhaps) and found yourselves fighting over who was going to get the only available LAN port? As common as wireless networks are today, they're still far from ubiquitous, and it's entirely likely that say, in a conference room or hotel suite, a group...
Chicago commercial real estate developer Tim Donohue no longer pays rent for an office. With so many free Wi-Fi establishments popping up, he can tap into their Internet signals - and his cell phone - to accomplish his daily business needs. Via [usatoday.com]
The first generation of wireless networking equipment was expensive, tricky to configure, slow, and not that reliable. But performance has improved and it is possible now to pick up basic equipment very cheaply. Via [news.independent.co.uk]
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]