Latest Wireless news
802.11n wireless LANs intrigue yet confuse IT execs, survey shows, 08/01/07: A survey of 195 senior IT professionals found that nearly half, 44%, already have decided to implement high-throughput 802.11n wireless LANs. Even more remarkably, nearly one-third of respondents said 11n will replace wired LANs, at least for client access.
Wireless LAN best practices, 08/01/07: A study of corporate wireless LAN deployments reveals that the most successful ones are based on a set of practices that can dramatically improve employee flexibility and collaboration.
Security update seeks out, erases modifications to iPhone, 08/01/07: A security update for Apple’s iPhone does more than just fix critical flaws in the handset. It also looks for and wipes out any modifications that users make to the firmware on their phones, according to hackers looking to unlock the phone.
Apple faces mounting complaints on iPhone battery, 07/31/07: Officials in New York state asked Apple on Monday to change its iPhone design to allow consumers to replace their own batteries, just days after lawyers in Illinois filed a class-action lawsuit over the same complaint.
Not a ringtone to give your grandma: Blogger Brad Reese has unearthed a video of a wireless breakthrough that we hope doesn’t get seed funding.
Linux vendor strengthens smartphone security, 07/31/07: Linux software vendor a la Mobile has released a security component that is designed to protect smartphones running the company’s mobile operating system.
San Francisco Wi-Fi wait grows, 07/30/07: The next crucial votes on San Francisco’s municipal Wi-Fi proposal will be delayed until next month while chosen contractor EarthLink becomes increasingly skittish about building wireless networks for cities.
FCC embraces open access for 700MHz auction, 07/31/07: The FCC Tuesday set the conditions on a chunk of valuable wireless spectrum to be auctioned by early next year, putting open-access rules on a third of the spectrum.
Verizon Wireless to acquire Rural Cellular, 07/30/07: Verizon Wireless has agreed to acquire Rural Cellular, a mobile telephone service provider focused on rural areas in the United States, the companies announced Monday.
Nortel and partners jump start U.K. mobile WiMAX, 07/30/07: Nortel Networks and two U.K. companies will test mobile WiMAX, a wireless data transfer technology that will compete with Wi-Fi and 3G networks.
