T-Mobile has equipped Washington, DC-based American University with a cross-campus Wi-Fi network for visitors to the institution. Via [theregister.co.uk]

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it was willing to create additional unlicensed spectrum so wireless broadband service providers can more quickly spread high-speed Internet connections into rural areas. Via [zdnet.com.com]

Small businesses can now turn on Wi-Fi hot spots to compete with better-known rivals without the hassle of setting up the whole service themselves, according to Cisco Systems Inc.'s Linksys division and Boingo Wireless Inc., which on Wednesday announced what they call Hot Spot in a Box. Via [computerworld.com]

The rogue access point creates many problems for IT professionals. Whether good intentioned or not, users can create a real security nightmare when they attempt to piggyback onto your network. Via [techrepublic.com.com]

Wireless network protection neglected by more than half of UK businesses. Via [vnunet.com]

Wireless networks aren't just popular with computer users on the go. Hackers are finding them an easy target to snoop on consumers' laptop PCs and, eventually, their employers' networks. Via [forbes.com]

Iogear, a connectivity and peripherals vendor, Tuesday unveiled a low-cost SMB Wi-Fi router aimed at improving coverage range and signal broadcast. Via [crn.com]

As if wireless switch makers didn't have enough troubles, there's competition coming up from below, in the form of a $3,000 software product whose vendors reckon it can pretty much do the job of wireless switches costing $20,000 or more. Via [infoworld.com]

Although more and more businesses are buying wireless communications technology for their employees, that purchasing could be better managed, a research report out Monday states. Via [sanjose.bizjournals.com]

I hear it all the time: "802.11g gives you the same throughput as 802.11a, so there is no reason to upgrade to 11a hardware." But that statement doesn't take into account a fundamental advantage of 802.11a: radio frequency diversity. Via [computerworld.com]

As chipmakers fight to prove they can stretch the range and rate of Wi-Fi well beyond the standard, start-up Engim has enlisted research from the Tolly Group testing company to back up its claims. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Qwest Communications International Inc., a telephone and Internet service provider in Arizona and other western states, Thursday announced that it will offer a Wi-Fi capable DSL modem to all new Qwest consumer and small-business DSL subscribers. Via [phoenix.bizjournals.com]

GNER and Virgin attempt to woo business users away from planes and cars. Via [vnunet.com]

Cisco is warning customers about a security hole in two products used to manage wireless LANs and e-business services in corporate data centers. Via [nwfusion.com]

Simplified wireless hotspot access offered by new global roaming platform. Via [vnunet.com]