WiFi
TRENDnet adds High Power 11b/g USB 2.0 adapter
TRENDnet today announced the TEW-445UB 108Mbps High Power Wireless USB 2.0 adapter. The adapter supports up to 23dBm transmit power for network coverage with less interference at extended ranges.
Ruckus Wireless working on draft 11n multimedia streamer
Ruckus Wireless today announced that it is developing a wireless multimedia streaming product based on draft 802.11n technology. The company intends to demonstrate a prototype at January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Wi-Fi Health Fear Mongering and Rumor
Intel’s “Kedron” Wi-Fi interface gets FCC approval
Security Round-Up: Dell Updates Broadcom Drivers, NetGear Exploit Released
Aussies win WiFi patent suit
In February, 2005 the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation ("CSIRO") filed suit against Buffalo Technology, a Japanese manufacturer and Buffalo USA, its Austin, Texas-based subsidiary. The action alleged that Buffalo's 802.11a and 802.11g wireless devices infringe claims of United States Patent 5,487,069 ("the '069 patent"). The patent issued in September, 1996 and claims priority to an Australian filing in November, 1991.
PCTEL Receives Critical Roaming Patent
PCTEL announced today that its fundamental patent covering roaming across different types of wireless networks has been granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
PCTEL had previously announced that the USPTO had communicated its intention to grant the patent. Official notification was provided on November 7, 2006.
Singapore wireless freeloader faces three years imprisonment
Palm gets FCC approval for Treo 680, 750 smartphones
2006 Networking Holiday Buyer’s Guide
Broadcom adds single-chip 11g router
Broadcom today announced a new single-chip Wi-Fi router combining an 802.11g wireless LAN baseband / MAC, 2.4 GHz radio, 10/100 Ethernet switch and MIPS processor.