Fun Wi-Fi Market Factoids
A few Wi-Fi factoids caught my eye from recent press releases.
Wireless
AirMagnet Announces Lower Cost Wi-Fi Spectrum Analyzer
AirMagnet just introduced a more affordable Wi-Fi spectrum analysis tool.
Atheros, Wilocity Team For Combo Wi-Fi, WiGig Devices
Wilocity and Atheros today announced their collaboration to build "tri-band" WiGig / Wi-Fi devices.
Innoband HomePlug AV Wireless N Kit Reviewed
This is the first time we've seen these two high-bandwidth alternative (to Ethernet) networking technologies combined. The combination can provide surprisingly good wireless bandwidth in tough-to-reach spots.
Everything You Need To Know About Wireless Bridging and Repeating – Part 2: No WDS Required
This time, we take a look at an easier way to extend a wireless network, with devices that don't use WDS.
Virgin Mobile USA Makes Prepaid MiFi Official
Virgin Mobile USA today announced it has added Novatel's MiFi Mobile Hotspot to its prepaid Broadband2Go program.
Everything You Need To Know About Wireless Bridging and Repeating – Part 1: WDS
"How do I extend my wireless network range?" is one of the most-asked questions we get at SmallNetBuilder. The first article of this series looks at one of the primary techniques for WiFi range extension: WDS-based wireless repeating.
When Wireless LANs Collide: How To Beat The Wireless Crowd
It's hard to run a trouble-free Wi-Fi network when everyone seems to have one. We'll show you how to get connected and stay that way.
No Contract MiFi Coming from Virgin Mobile
Virgin Mobile will soon be selling a pay-as-you-go version of the MiFi 3G Hotspot router.
Motorola, Ruckus Wireless Field Wall-Outlet 802.11n AP-Switch Combos
Motorola and Ruckus Wireless today announced small wall-mount 802.11n AP / switches designed for large multi-room installations.
ZyXEL Adds 802.11n Hotspot Gateway
ZyXEL today announced an 802.11n gateway router designed for controlled-access wireless "hotspot" use.
WEP and WPA-TKIP Gone By 2014
I've been offline for a few days, but will be back to normal next week. In the meantime, it looks like there has been a bit of news in WiFi land.