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Wi-Fi causes autism! Or not.
Blog Comment Fact: people do get affected by wi-fi (how do I know? With the prevalence of wi-fi based equipment, what we now need urgently is a collation of information about those that have been affected, a list of effects they have shown (headaches, giddyness...
[December 10, 2007, 14:36]
The Bell Labs Security Framework: Making the Case for End-to-End Wi-Fi Security
White Papers As discussed in this paper, most of the security vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks can be addressed with the available protocols and security mechanisms and a reasonably secure Wi-Fi network with an acceptable level of risk for most enterprises...
[November 30, 2006, 0:00]
Bulldog shares broadband over Wi-Fi
News While some in the industry are frightened by shared access via Wi-Fi, we believe it has an essential part to play in making broadband Britain a reality for all. VAT) per month -- in order to get customer support for their home Wi-Fi network and...
[October 21, 2003, 16:20]
Virgin takes Wi-Fi up the west coast
Talkback The wi-fi system you are offering seems as flawed as other products offered by Virgin owned companies. Your proposed wi-fi system is flawed if it has any drop-outs at all. At £275 1st class return from Manchester to London, I expect Virgin to...
[March 3, 2005, 23:26]
High and confusing prices 'hampering' Wi-Fi take-up
Talkback I have over the last week or two taken a very close look at the Wi-Fi market, and have come to the dissection that this product should be used as a complementary service. A value added service if you will, with no charge to the end user.
[February 17, 2004, 10:45]
Starbucks goes large with Wi-Fi rollout
News Coffee chain Starbucks is more than doubling the size of its Wi-Fi network. This will take the total number of Wi-Fi enabled stores to 154. The Starbucks Wi-Fi network is run in partnership with T-Mobile, under the T-Mobile HotSpot brand.
[March 24, 2004, 13:00]
Mobile Wi-Fi battery issues 'solved'
News Shortened battery life in phones using Wi-Fi is an issue that has been "solved" in the latest generation of smartphones, the founder of internet telephony company Truphone has claimed. Truphone founder and chief executive James Tagg says that the...
[March 12, 2007, 15:58]
Wi-Fi trousers, edible phones and mobiles for lefties
News Is that a Wi-Fi access point in your pocket? Having got the hang of installing Wi-Fi in typical venues like pubs and hotels, The Cloud is moving into the exciting field of wireless-enabled trousers. What's more likely -- UK prisoners being given...
[April 1, 2004, 14:10]
Does Wi-Fi security matter?
News A large percentage of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure", according to researchers at Indiana University. People just really don't care about Wi-Fi security, and open Wi-Fi at home is a nice big target," said Matthew Hottell, lecturer in...
[June 27, 2006, 13:00]
Understanding the Basics of Wi-Fi Security: Threats, Deterrents, and Best Practices for Keeping Your Information Safe
White Papers Wi-Fi networking is inherently insecure. Wi-Fi and its latest security and encryption updates described in this white paper try to protect network access but not necessarily the information that flows over that network.
[October 20, 2005, 3:00]
Wireless Technologies, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) & Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax)
White Papers This paper references how Wi-Fi technology is deployed and some of its advantages over traditional means. The WiMax technology in its current form will complement the 802.11 or Wi-Fi standard. One of the technological advances that are having a...
[November 10, 2005, 0:00]
What's holding back Wi-Fi?
News Wi-Fi was on a roll. Tracy Allard, Boingo’s director of European Carrier sales believes that while there is "excitement surrounding Wi-Fi in Europe," and that the company is "optimistic about the market's development," the cost of service "is a...
[April 1, 2004, 16:25]
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Wireless Protocols: A Survey and a Comparison
White Papers Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) are two communication protocol standards that define a physical layer and a MAC layer for wireless communications within a short range with low power consumption. Bluetooth is oriented to connecting close devices...
[November 11, 2005, 0:00]
Wi-Fi and fries?
News So-called Wi-Fi wireless broadband technology is catching on fast with computer users and sparking a new service industry that aims to cater to an increasingly mobile Internet audience. With more than 13,000 locations, the fast-food chain could...
[March 12, 2004, 14:25]
Skype lands deal with Wi-Fi operator
News Users will soon be able to access Skype at The Cloud's Wi-Fi hot spots across Europe, the two companies announced on Tuesday. We are delighted to partner with SMC Networks and extend the service we provide today with Skype to Wi-Fi enabled handsets...
[October 11, 2006, 12:15]
Understanding Wi-Fi Security Vulnerabilities and Ways of Mitigating Them
White Papers This webcast discusses on important Wi-Fi security issues and the solutions available to address them. Enterprises which need to secure their networks from Wi-Fi threats in order to protect their information assets, prevent unauthorized use of...
[October 1, 2009, 1:24]
Poor Wi-Fi drivers can expose laptops
News Two leading security researchers have warned that Wi-Fi equipment developed without due care can be inherently insecure allowing hackers to use flaws in device drivers to take control of laptops. LORCON has really brought mass Wi-Fi packet...
[June 23, 2006, 18:00]
Lacks built-in Wi-Fi
Member Review An SD Wi-Fi card is around £100 in the market now. So it will cost around £450 for someone like me who needs Wi-Fi support (and don't forget there still a monthly line rental charge from O2! This product already cost £350 with O2 voice + data tariff.
[November 21, 2003, 9:09]
Will patience create a Wi-Fi winner?
News Wi-Fi certainly challenges some assumptions that people have about 3G. When you walk into a Starbucks three years from now you're going to have multiple Wi-Fi devices on your person. In late 2001, Dayton founded Boingo Wireless to sell Wi-Fi access...
[September 23, 2003, 13:15]
Wi-Fi users warned of bandwidth bandits
News AT&T Broadband is warning customers to secure their Wi-Fi networks after an unusual case in which a subscriber played an unwitting role in dispatching a pirated movie over the Internet, the company's spokeswoman said.
[August 1, 2002, 9:25]
