wi-fi

Court puts CSIRO Wi-Fi injunction on hold

ITworld staff — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:47:58 -0500

A federal court in the U.S. has temporarily lifted an injunction that banned Buffalo Technology (USA) from selling its IEEE 802.11a and 802.11g Wi-Fi products due to a patent claim by an Australian scientific agency.

Virgin's in-flight Wi-Fi coming Monday

ITworld staff — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:09:56 -0500

Virgin America's in-flight Wi-Fi service will launch on Monday for a beta test that is intended to last just one week before a planned commercial launch Dec. 1.

Networks supersized for Democratic National Convention

ITworld staff — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:18:49 -0400

With more than 50,000 tech-savvy politicians, aides, wonks, delegates and journalists descending on Denver next week for the Democratic National Convention, you can imagine that any network deployed at the convention site will have to be huge.

20 crazy things people do to get Wi-Fi connections

ITworld staff — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:48:50 -0400

In their quest to get Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, people have done some pretty desperate things over the years.

Gadgets get Wi-Fi right (Part 1)

ITworld staff — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:22:39 -0400

I'm often cautious of devices that claim to have Wi-Fi functionality and support, mainly because connecting to Wi-Fi (especially secure Wi-Fi) can be tricky for devices that don't utilize a browser or some other good input method. In the past, several devices I've tried (digital photo frames, cameras, printers) have failed to connect to my network because of the configuration issues required that weren't completely hammered out by the vendor. Fortunately, things have gotten better.

Free Wi-Fi: Should Retailers Offer It to Customers?

ITworld staff — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:50:02 -0400

For all those business execs who now see Wi-Fi as a critical piece of "enriching the customer experience," as is so often said, the next question becomes: Who should pay for it?

HP buys wireless network infrastructure company

abennett — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:14:12 -0400

Hewlett-Packard said on Monday it plans to buy Colubris Networks, furthering the consolidation of wireless networking companies.

Covert operation floats network-sniffing balloon

ITworld staff — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:56:02 -0400

Rick Hill won't say where he launched his "wardriving" balloon on Friday, but he will tell you that it got a pretty good look at about 370 wireless networks, while scanning up and down the Las Vegas Strip.

Essential Gear for the Business Traveler, Part 1

ITworld staff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:12:35 -0400

As I mentioned last week, I recently tried limiting myself to just one carry-on bag when flying. I couldn't do it--and frankly, I don't recommend the practice. However, the exercise prompted me to re-evaluate all the gear and related accessories I normally pack. Here are two items that will continue to make the cut. Next week: three more, plus one just-for-fun accessory.

The Portable Office: The best way to get online

ITworld staff — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:11:01 -0400

For many of us who travel and want to get online from the road, Wi-Fi hotspots alone just don't cut it. There aren't enough of them, they aren't always available where you want them, and they can be a security nightmare. There is a better alternative: cellular data service from the same wireless carriers who connect our cell phones.