wi-fi (802.11)
RSS wi-fi (802.11)Eleven Myths about 802.11 Wi-Fi Networks
White Paper Wi-Fi networks have been misunderstood by much of the IT community since their inception. In this white paper, we'll examine 11 common Wi-Fi myths and explore ways to... [31 Mar 2008]
Wi-Fi equipment sales jump
News Worldwide sales of wireless networking products grew in the first quarter, a seasonally slow selling period, according to a report released on Tuesday by research firm Dell'Oro Group. Revenue for wireless networking equipment was $411m... [14 May 2003]
Beacon-Stuffing: Wi-Fi Without Associations
White Paper This paper presents beacon-stuffing, a low bandwidth communication protocol for IEEE 802.11 networks that enables APs to communicate with clients without association. This enables clients to receive information from... [11 May 2007]
Interoperability Considerations for Today's Wi-Fi Networks
White Paper As Wireless LANs (WLANs) have expanded rapidly over the recent years, the adoption rate for the IEEE 802.11 technology has seen a tremendous growth. Such market demand for unwiring enterprise networks have created... [12 Nov 2009]
Understanding Wi-Fi and WiMAX as Metro-Access Solutions
White Paper This paper provides incumbent wireless Internet service providers (WISPs), new WISPs and demanding new markets (such as government and education) with a technical analysis of alternatives for implementing last-mile wireless broadband... [11 Apr 2008]
A Technical Analysis of Wi-Fi and WiMAX as Alternatives for Implementing Last-Mile Wireless Broadband Services
White Paper This webcast explains the technical differences between revisions of 802.11 and 802.16 and their application as alternatives for implementing last-mile wireless broadband services. The webcast describes the technology... [24 May 2005]
Peter Cochrane's Uncommon Sense: Wi-Fi on the fly
Comment With Wi-Fi now being built into almost all new laptops and some PDAs, perhaps I shouldn’t be amazed that there is an increasing amount of radiation in the 2.5GHz (802.11)... [19 Jun 2003]
Wi-Fi standards mapped out
News Key industry groups have given an update on upcoming Wi-Fi standards that lay the groundwork for determining what tools manufacturers will have to work with as they develop new products. In a panel... [05 Dec 2003]
Wi-Fi Protected Access Data Encryption and Integrity
White Paper Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an interim industry standard that makes 802.11 wireless LAN networking secure through a firmware upgrade to 802.11-based wireless network... [19 May 2006]
Wi-Fi gets much-needed security boost
News A Wi-Fi security standard awaiting final approval is intended to restore confidence in a market damaged by previous weak specifications. Wi-Fi products establish... [24 Jun 2004]
Wi-Fi special report commentary and analysis - all in one place...
Comment With interest in wireless LANs and in particular the Wi-Fi standard seemingly peaking, this page pulls together all our analysis, commentary and opinion. Wi-Fi: 'not all... [13 Jun 2003]
Wi-Fi Location-Based Services - Design and Deployment Considerations
White Paper The wide-spread acceptance of Wi-Fi networks has fueled this dramatic adoption, from deployments in offices and distribution centers to homes and ever-multiplying wireless metropolitan areas.... [14 Dec 2006]
Wi-Fi security tips - let's take care out there
News The need for end-to-end security and users' laziness are the key obstacles blocking widespread adoption of Wi-Fi wireless LAN technology - but they are being overcome. There is always a trade-off between... [26 Mar 2003]
Wi-Fi chipmakers get together for 300Mbps+
News Leading Wi-Fi chip manufacturers will be announcing a new industry forum on Monday to help accelerate efforts to create a new, faster Wi-Fi standard, according to a... [10 Oct 2005]
Sony Ericsson helps bridge the Wi-Fi/GSM gap
News Sony Ericsson is to launch a combined Wi-Fi/GSM PC Card that will help notebook users take advantage of the coverage offered by mobile phone networks and the higher speed of 802.11b - or... [04 Mar 2003]
