Wireless engineers now have a new online hotspot for geeking out
There are plenty of places online to bounce ideas off of other network and IT pros, but Kevin Franzen felt there was a need for at least one more, and he calls it the WirelessGeek.net forums.
View ArticleFCC asks how LTE can share the airwaves with Wi-Fi
A way to let cellular operators share Wi-Fi frequencies without jamming up Internet service is now in the spotlight at the U.S. Federal Communications Commission.
View ArticleSuper-fast Wi-Fi coming to a public hotspot near you
Wireless hotspots that can deliver hundreds of megabits per second in real-world bandwidth will become more common as operators increase their investments in Wi-Fi networks.
View Article7 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools for Windows and Mac
Following up on our previous article highlighting 8 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools, here are 7 more tools that provide important details on known and unknown aspects of your WiFi network.
View ArticleHome security demystified: How to build a smart DIY system
Everyone wants their home to be safe and secure, yet only 17% of homeowners own a home security system. Why? Because traditional systems cost hundreds of dollars to install, require long-term contracts...
View ArticleFaster Wi-Fi coming soon to a device near you
Wi-Fi in your home or office could get a big speed boost by the end of this year with Qualcomm's newest chip, which reaches new highs in data transfer speeds.
View ArticleChipmakers giving home networks a gigabit boost
Chipsets that power equipment capable of smoothly moving 4K video streams inside homes over wireless and wired networks were on display at the Computex trade show.
View ArticleShopping for Wave 2 Wi-Fi? Don't rush into it
The new world of Wi-Fi is a bit like the proverbial airplane being built in mid-air: Unless you really need to enter the new world of LANs right now, it might make sense to hold off. A case in point is...
View ArticleQualcomm may adapt LTE into a network anyone can deploy
As if the all the controversy over LTE networks crowding out Wi-Fi isn't enough, a new technology in the works at Qualcomm Research might allow a lot more people to set them up.
View ArticleWi-Fi and LTE join up for gigabit mobile service in Korea
What happens if you combine the best of Wi-Fi and cellular networks? In South Korea, consumers get gigabit-speed service to their phones.
View ArticleJuniper, Ruckus join hands with an eye on mobile growth
The newly-announced alliance between Juniper Networks and Ruckus Wireless underscores the importance of Wi-Fi in enterprises, where employees increasingly work and access cloud applications on mobile...
View ArticleFon keeps adding Wi-Fi hotspots, but struggles to crack the US
Wi-Fi aggregator Fon is continuing its mission to cover the world with shared broadband Internet connections, with recent deals giving it a boost. But the U.S. market continues to elude the company.
View ArticleWi-Fi password-sharing feature in Windows 10 raises security concerns
With the launch of Windows 10, anyone who walks into your house and gets your Wi-Fi password for their PC could potentially let all their friends onto your network, thanks to a new feature that has...
View ArticleLooking for something nearby? Wi-Fi Aware could find it for you
A new feature of Wi-Fi could help people find both each other and things nearby, without even being near a hotspot.
View ArticleU.S. Internet connection speeds still lag behind other developed nations
The average U.S. Internet connection speed continues to lag behind that of many other developed nations, according to the latest State of the Internet report from CDN and cloud service provider Akamai.
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