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T-Mobile callers can go from cell to Wi-Fi, only in Seattle

October 25, 2006 New service allows consumers to conserve their cell phone minutes while within some hot spots. TAGS: T-Mobile, cellular network, hot spot, Seattle, Wi-Fi network, caller, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi router, VoIP, Sprint Nextel, U.S., Cingular Wireless, handset, router, cell phone

Burning Man vets bring Wi-Fi to Katrina region

March 1, 2006 Attendees used to making-do at the desert art festival are using new mobile hot-spot technology to get Internet access while they help. Photos: Helping out in Mississippi TAGS: Burning Man, Gulf Coast, Borders Books & Music, Mississippi, Kyocera Wireless Corp., volunteer, Internet access, router, Wi-Fi, cell phone, Intel, PC

Academics break the Great Firewall of China

July 3, 2006 University of Cambridge computer experts say they breached firewall and can use it to launch denial-of-service attacks. TAGS: packet, China, denial of service, computer expert, Cambridge, firewall, attacker, researcher, IP, connection, router

Does Wi-Fi security matter?

June 28, 2006 A large number of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure," researchers say, but what that means is up for debate. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, security expert, researcher, WEP, Wi-Fi, security, router

Cisco's new security target: consumers

February 13, 2007 The multibillion-dollar player in security tools for businesses plans to move into the lucrative consumer market later this year. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Checkpoint Systems Inc., security tool, Linksys, home network, security, McAfee Inc., router, PC

Ericsson shells out greenbacks for Redback

December 20, 2006 With $2.1 billion, company beefs up IP-routing expertise as it tries to help phone companies offer services like IPTV. TAGS: Redback Networks Inc., Ericsson Inc., IP television, Juniper Networks Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc., telephony, IP, Cisco Systems Inc., expertise, leader, router, TV

Exposing software flaws--no easy job

June 7, 2007 Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. TAGS: Christopher Soghoian, researcher, vulnerability, Firefox, vendor, attack, Mozilla Corp., printing, Web browser, server, router, security

Holiday dos and don'ts from the Geek Squad

December 8, 2006 With the gift-giving season upon us, the guys who see classic mistakes have a few tips before you put that gadget under the tree. TAGS: gift, recipient, Best Buy Co. Inc., TV, person, USB 2.0, Panasonic, notebook computer, USB, router, CD

Dell notebooks to feature draft Wi-Fi standard

July 17, 2006 802.11n promises faster networks, wider range, but draft-based products might not work well with final version. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi Alliance, wireless networking, notebook computer, Dell, Wi-Fi, firmware, router

With FON deal, Boingo aims to expand network

May 24, 2007 Agreement will give Boingo customers access to FON hot spots in residential areas for no extra cost. TAGS: Boingo Networks, hot spot, broadband, Time Warner Inc., Wi-Fi, broadband connection, agreement, coverage, router

Can Cisco be a video star?

October 23, 2006 Company execs say push into videoconferencing pivotal to Cisco's future, but analysts are skeptical. TAGS: videoconferencing, Cisco Systems Inc., Cisco TelePresence, John Chambers, meeting, flat panel, resolution, IP, video, router, TV

Black Hat with a Vista twist

August 1, 2006 The annual hacker event usually focuses on breaking into systems. This year, a series of Microsoft-themed sessions takes a different tack. TAGS: Black Hat, Cisco Systems Inc., attendee, Defcon, researcher, event, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, presentation, security, hacker, conference, session, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer, router, Microsoft Corp.

Anaheim's first taste of EarthLink muni Wi-Fi

July 7, 2006 With about 20 percent of the system operational, EarthLink is testing solutions to signal interference, user preferences. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., Wi-Fi network, interference, Wi-Fi, municipal Wi-Fi, building, California, taste, challenge, city, broadband, router, video

Wi-Fi consumers cautioned to wait on new gear

April 25, 2006 Testers unhappy with new Wi-Fi equipment that complies with the draft version of 802.11n standard. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, Airgo Networks, Broadcom Corp., throughput, MIMO, standard, Linksys, distance, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi, equipment, chipset, router

Sprint Nextel prepares to take on DSL providers

April 6, 2006 Sprint's announcement with Linksys at CTIA this week sheds light on the carrier's plans for its mobile broadband service. TAGS: wireless broadband, EVDO, Sprint Nextel, CTIA, broadband, DSL, 4G, wireless service, DSL service, DSL company, Cisco Systems Inc., consulting, Linksys, Verizon Communications, router

Intel's Viiv-talking pitch for PCs

April 6, 2006 Future digital home is supposedly called Viiv--but you wouldn't know it from first Viiv PCs. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Digital Home, digital media, pitch, Intel, set-top box, dual-core processor, set-top, Intel Centrino, brand, vision, PC, TV, router, Dell, video
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