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    Remember the Ala-MIMO

    As CSIRO stands firm on its refusal to freely license key patents relating to WLANs, I'm reminded of the joke: what do you get when you grab a man by the testicles? The answer: his full attention.

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    Wireless-networking standards can be daunting. Get fluent in Wi-Fi speak so you can pick the gear that's right for you.

  • What's next for wireless?

    The frequency is changing from wired working to a wireless world. Can this new wave of technology help you gain the cutting edge?

  • WiMax in the wings

    A key electronics industry group has approved a significant standard for wireless broadband specifications known as "WiMax," giving a boost to a technology proclaimed as a breakthrough for cheap high-speed Internet access.

  • Wi-Fi testing finds weak links

    At least one in every four Wi-Fi products examined by the Wi-Fi Alliance has failed its certification test--a sign that many pieces of wireless equipment on the market are incapable of working as well as users might expect.

  • When will wireless networks be secure?

    Manufacturers have made a mess of wireless security, says Vipin Jain, inventor of the 802.1x authentication protocol. How long will users have to endure this problem?

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  • Apple to charge for faster Wi-Fi

    Some MacBook Pro and MacBook customers have the faster 802.11n Wi-Fi chip already sitting in their systems, but it will cost AU$3 to light it up.

  • What's next for wireless

    The frequency is changing from wired working to a wireless world. Can this new wave of technology help you gain the cutting edge?

  • Intel, Linksys partner to improve Wi-Fi

    The chipmaker and the wireless gear maker are aiming to make it easier for consumers to use Wi-Fi technology, as the companies look to gain a stronger foothold in the emerging market.

  • 802.11g heads for standards approval

    The latest wireless networking specification is on track for standards approval, which should open the door for further adoption of the already popular technology.

  • Intel steps up 802.11g plans

    Intel is picking up the pace on introducing 802.11g technology into its products, as the emerging wireless networking specification gathers customer and standards support.

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