Firetide Releases New Non-Line-Of-Sight Mesh Node [June 30, 2009]Particularly useful in public safety and public utilities deployments, Firetide's new HotPort 6000-900 delivers non-line-of-sight high-performance wireless mesh for video, data, and voice in challenging environments.
Trapeze Unveils Patented New RF Firewall [June 29, 2009]Using technology from Newbury, acquired in late 2008, Trapeze Networks has released a patented new RF Firewall that works with its upgraded location appliance to prevent parking lot attacks like the notorious TJX breach.
Wi-Fi's Big, Green Adventure [June 26, 2009]Using a solar-powered MiFi personal hotspot (and Verizon's 3G network) to keep in touch, 15 Dartmouth College students are trouping around the country in a big green veggie-powered bus this summer in order to spread the word about emerging green technologies--and how one person can make a difference.
Mobile Medicine Means Better Care, Better Budgets [June 25, 2009]With $19 billion in Congressional funds appropriated for health IT initiatives in the economic stimulus package, CTIA ramps up its efforts to promote the benefits of mobile devices in medicine.
Industry Insiders: Interviews with Wi-Fi's Leading Minds [June 24, 2009]Wi-Fi Planet's contributors have unique opportunities to speak with some of the Wi-Fi industry's leading thinkers. From time to time, we publish excerpts from our interviews with some of these Wi-Fi wizards in our Industry Insiders series.
Industry Insiders: Sanjit Biswas, Meraki CEO [June 23, 2009]Industry innovator, Sanjit Biswas, co-founder and CEO of Meraki, discusses emerging markets, the importance of usability, and the power of cloud-based WLAN management.
Global WiMAX Status Report [June 22, 2009]In this multi-part series, contributing writer, Gerry Blackwell, examines the state of the WiMAX industry in key regions around the globe.
Around the World in 80 Nodes, 2009 [June 22, 2009]WFA to host Wi-Fi mini-conference in Beijing; WiMAX poised to explode in Latin America, Caribbean; large Saudi hospital utilizes 802.11n; Volvo Ocean Race relies on Wi-Fi in Stockholm; Asia-Pacific region (APAC) may be the laboratory and proving ground for WiMAX; an Australian school upgrades to n; Cisco deploys seven millionth AP at a university down under; and more.
Review: Acer Aspire 3935 [June 15, 2009]Both 802.11n-draft Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built into this $900 laptop, as are a fingerprint reader and Webcam. If we went shopping for a 13.3-inch notebook today, this is the one we'd pick.
How to: Use Twitter (More) Safely [July 2, 2009]As with most things, some common sense and basic precautions will significantly reduce your risk of encountering nefarious evildoers on Twitter. (In other words, says Kenneth van Wyk, don't be a twit and you'll likely be fine.)
How to: Convert Wireless Routers into Access Points [June 25, 2009]Don't throw out that old 802.11g gear just yet. Though 802.11n provides faster speeds and longer range, your legacy equipment can still serve a useful purpose.
How to: Surf Safely at Public Hotspots [June 17, 2009]Since Wi-Fi signals are wireless, people can essentially grab your data from thin air. However, there are many preventive measures you can take to ensure your files and sensitive information stay private.
