A "technology licensing" company called Wi-LAN has sued 22 of the biggest names in wireless networking over alleged patent infringements.
Hoping to assuage concerns about the latest wireless networking specification, an industry group gave its time frame for the completion of interoperability tests ensuring optimal performance of new gear.
Intel has confirmed plans to ship its next-generation wireless chips ahead of its previous schedule for bringing 802.11n wireless to its Centrino program.
Little-known network equipment maker Linksys has catapulted its way to become the early leader in a market that most analysts believed would be dominated by Intel and 3Com, two well-known brand names that spent heavily on advertising to tout their initial products in consumer magazines.
Sales of wireless-networking gear continued their steep climb, as consumers picked up on low pricing and equipment sellers began to ease the security and management concerns of businesses, according to a research report.
Draft N (of the upcoming 802.11n standard) is the latest in wireless networking, and while 802.11n is not finally ratified, it does promise better speed, throughput, range and dependability. Is it worth its current premium price? We explore the promise and availability of Draft N gear on the Australian market.
Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.
In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?
Wi-Fi gear makers are lining up to lend support to a new security standard, as they try to allay concerns about transmitting data over wireless networks.
The standard known as 802.11b or Wi-Fi is disruptive, certainly if you've invested any time, money and effort in 3G. But there is always something potentially superior around the corner.
NETGEAR has produced complementary hardware products designed to take the frustration out of deploying and securing wireless infrastructure at the enterprise level, and we were very impressive with what they came up with.
Netgear had announced a dual-mode cordless Wi-Fi phone that supports both traditional landlines and Skype VoIP calling.
Wireless routers are nothing new under the sun, but with an innovative feature set aimed at sharing media and other files over a wireless network connection, this particular offering shines bright.
Netgear's RangeMax router delivers great performance in most circumstances.
If your priorities don't include long-range connectivity, then by all means get the somewhat ironically named Netgear WPNT511 RangeMax 240 wireless notebook adaptor for its record-breaking short-range speeds.
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