Posted in Wi-Fi on Dec 22nd, 2008
IEEE standard 802.11 is commonly used for wireless networks. The wireless networks have many uses. It helps in the mobility and portability of he nodes. In other words the nodes are not tied to each other with wires. They are free to move within the network.
Among the various technologies of wireless networks, Wifi is one [...]
Posted in Wi-Fi on Dec 14th, 2008
These days the concept of wifi towers is getting very popular. We find wifi towers in many places in the city. It is a usual practice for a corporation to set up a wifi tower near its office so that the employees can utilize the benefits of a wifi network. The employees can connect to [...]
Posted in Wi-Fi on Dec 13th, 2008
The most common wireless encryption standard, Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP, has been shown to be easily breakable even when correctly configured. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2), which began shipping in 2003, aims to solve this problem and is now available on most products. Wi-Fi Access Points typically default to an “open” (encryption-free) mode.
Novice [...]
Posted in Wi-Fi on Dec 2nd, 2008
Wi-Fi is the trade name for a popular wireless technology used in home networks, mobile phones, video games and more. Wi-Fi is supported by nearly every modern personal computer operating system and most advanced game consoles.
Uses
A Wi-Fi enabled device such as a PC, game console, cell phone, MP3 player or PDA can connect to the [...]
Posted in Wi-Fi on Nov 23rd, 2008
Techdirt Wireless led me to a story about Wi-Fi “leeches” ( not a very flattering word ). It seems that some proprietors of businesses that offer Free Wi-Fi don’t like it when people stay outside and connect from cars without making a purchase. It’s usually travelling business people making a quick check of e-mail. The [...]
Posted in Wi-Fi on Sep 5th, 2008
I came across some intriguing WiFi access news on the TechNewsWorld site.
Seattle residents in the US are partaking of WiFi access made available by the King County Metro Transit.
While some folks in Seattle may be thinking of checking their email on the go and similar mundanities, I’ll be thinking along distinctly different lines if the [...]
