WiGig Makes A Smart Move
Updated 5/10/2010 3:30PM EDT
With a flurry of announcements, the WiGig Alliance shows that it has learned the lessons of past failed wireless technologies.
Wireless Features
Inside Story: Linksys E-series and Cisco Valet
Besides easier setup, is there anything new in Cisco's six new N routers?
2010: The Year of HD Streaming Wirelessly? Part 2
Updated In the second and final part of this series, we look at two technologies aimed at whole-home wireless HD distribution.
2010: The Year of HD Streaming Wirelessly? Part 1
It seems like every year brings the promise of glitch-free wireless HD streaming throughout our homes. But there may be hope that it actually becomes reality this year.
Why WiDi?
Intel and NETGEAR tried to puff up their announcements of the Intel Wireless Display technology and NETGEAR's PTV1000 Push2TV, the first adapter to support it. But it doesn't seem like much of an advance to me.
More Surprises From The New Airport Extreme
It looks like those crafty folks at Apple have equipped the latest Airport Extreme with three stream 802.11n capability, just waiting to be enabled. But they also threw in a manufacturing defect.
What Do 802.11n’s Optional Features Mean For You?
You'll have to jump through plenty of hoops to get any benefit from the optional features added in the released 802.11n spec.
About That New Airport Extreme…
I've been getting an unusually high number of requests for a review of Apple's latest tweak of its Airport Extreme. But you probably won't be getting a review, at least not any time soon.
Don’t Mess With WMM!
Disabling WMM support in your 802.11n router can limit you to 802.11g speeds.
Three Things You Should Know About The Linksys WRT120N
Cisco is not being clear about the limitations of its entry-level "N" router.
Wi-Fi Alliance 802.11n Certification Change Complicates Consumer Choices
The Wi-Fi Alliance today said that it would add tests to its released-standard 802.11n Certification program, but not require re-certification of previously-approved products.
Does Wi-Fi MultiMedia (WMM) Really Do Anything? – Part 3
In Part 3 of our series, we find no help from WMM for media streaming.