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  • iBurst bursts into Melbourne

    iBurst made its public debut in Melbourne this morning, grabbing the attention of commuters and other passers-by with free coffee in a temporary Internet café set up on busy Southbank.

  • Intel postpones Wi-Fi chip

    The semiconductor giant delays its first Wi-Fi chip to clean up some engineering issues and clear a few more regulatory hurdles.

  • A hacker's dreamland: wireless networks

    Should you be concerned about wireless security? Yes, at least according to Chris O'Ferrell, chief technology officer of wireless technology company Netsec.

  • Wi-Fi anonymity tempts pirates

    Some Wi-Fi hot spots allow users to remain anonymous and untraceable, thwarting any efforts to sue for copyright violations.

  • Straight to the source: Nortel Networks' Steve Wood

    Steve Wood, president of Nortel Networks, Australia and New Zealand, defends his company's moves into a wireless future.

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  • Photos: Aussie research speeds traffic, finds crims

    At NICTA's recent Techfest conference, researchers from National ICT Australia (NICTA) get to show off the projects they have been working on all year, including facial recognition tech designed to help catch criminals as well as better algorithms and sensors for traffic control.

  • Six wireless access points tested

    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.

  • New WPA wireless security offers multiple advantages

    Administrators who manage wireless LANs need to prepare for the standard security changes that are coming with Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and a similar standard that is forthcoming from the IEEE. Here's a look at the fine print.

  • 802.11i--designed to integrate

    802.11i is currently nearing completion and it adds two main blocks of improvements, improved security for data in transit, and better control of who can use a network.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

Reviews (13)

  • McAfee Wireless Protection

    With McAfee Wireless Protection, McAfee enhances last year's stand-alone wireless protection application with a few new features, however much of what you can do with McAfee Wireless Protection is available for free with Windows XP.

  • Lose the wires, keep the security: 6 wireless access points tested

    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. We look at six different options.

  • Tech Guide: Buying a handheld PDA

    A PDA can become an indispensable tool for staying organised, connected, productive, and entertained. This guide steps you through the decision-making process.

  • 802.11i--designed to integrate

    802.11i is currently nearing completion and it adds two main blocks of improvements, improved security for data in transit, and better control of who can use a network.

  • Voice over IP + wireless LAN = ?

    It seemed to be an obvious recipe: take two popular emerging technologies and stir vigorously. But the end result isn't to everyone's taste.

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