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Cisco launches draft Wi-Fi kit

September 5, 2007 Networking-gear company hopes the IEEE's final specification for 802.11n will be close to that of Cisco's high-speed Wi-Fi access point. TAGS: Wi-Fi Alliance, IEEE 802.11n, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, specification, Wi-Fi, radio

Cisco patches Wi-Fi vulnerabilities

April 13, 2007 Software vulnerabilities that could result in unauthorized access to a wireless network are addressed by two sets of patches. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., advisory, vulnerability, WLAN, access point, patch management, LAN, Wi-Fi

Cisco flaw puts Wi-Fi networks at risk

November 2, 2005 Fix is out for bug in WLAN controllers that could enable an attacker to send malicious wireless traffic. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Wi-Fi network, access point, WLAN, Wi-Fi access point, Cisco IOS, controller, Wi-Fi, flaw, attacker, traffic, security, attack

Commentary: Targeting rogue hot spots

November 19, 2003 While security is an issue when it comes to Wi-Fi, the real risk, says FedEx CIO Rob Carter, is rogue equipment impatient employees install. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., access point, Federal Express, CIO, Wi-Fi, security

Cisco airs out Wi-Fi vulnerability

December 4, 2003 The network equipment maker says a flaw in some of its Aironet wireless access points could allow attackers to snoop on corporate networks. TAGS: Cisco Aironet, access point, WEP, Cisco Systems Inc., SNMP, Wi-Fi access point, attacker, Cisco IOS, corporate network, Wi-Fi, vulnerability, IEEE 802.11, security, key, server, monitor

Start-up edges Cisco for Microsoft Wi-Fi deal

June 13, 2005 After months of testing, Aruba Networks wins major contract to supply software giant with wireless gear, replacing Cisco. TAGS: Aruba Networks, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, radio frequency, Wi-Fi, acquisition, Microsoft Corp., radio

Proxim hones Wi-Fi business product pitch

February 9, 2004 The wireless networking equipment maker is fine-tuning its access points as it sees the market for business adoption of Wi-Fi gear picking up this year. TAGS: Proxim Corp., access point, Wi-Fi, wireless networking, Cisco Systems Inc., IEEE 802.11, notebook computer, channel, networking, security

Vonage, Cisco team up in Wi-Fi giveaway

June 13, 2005 People who sign up for Net telephony from Vonage will be able to turn in their old wireless access points for new ones. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Wi-Fi access point, access point, Linksys, Wi-Fi, adapter, VoIP

Intel chips to work with latest Cisco Wi-Fi gear

October 19, 2005 Intel first chipmaker to announce certification for Cisco's new software extensions. Other companies likely to follow. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., access point, certification, Intel Centrino, WLAN, Intel, Wi-Fi, LAN, chip company, security

Cisco to update Wi-Fi setup

May 4, 2004 Cisco Systems is set to announce a new module for its Catalyst 6500 Ethernet switch that's designed to allow for more centralized control of Cisco's wireless local area networks. TAGS: Ethernet switch, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, Aruba Wireless Networks, Cisco Aironet, Airespace, radio frequency, WLAN, Wi-Fi, module, start-up, VoIP, radio

Cisco lures businesses with new Wi-Fi gear

November 12, 2003 The company announces gear for large businesses based on the 802.11g standard, its latest effort to push corporate customers cautious of big wireless networking investments off the fence. TAGS: IEEE 802.11g, Cisco Systems Inc., IEEE 802.11, corporate customer, wireless networking, Wi-Fi, access point, standard, wireless network, notebook computer, security

Wi-Fi switch makers search for standard

April 8, 2005 Equipment suppliers band together to make gear interoperable, but small players fear Cisco could hijack the process. TAGS: Aruba Wireless Networks, Airespace, Cisco Systems Inc., Trapeze Networks, access point, proposal, interoperability, WLAN, radio frequency, CTO, LAN, supplier, standard, Wi-Fi, radio, acquisition

Cisco enters citywide wireless market

November 15, 2005 Cisco Systems, a leading supplier of wireless gear in homes and businesses, is taking its technology outside as it helps cities build Wi-Fi networks. TAGS: Tropos Networks, Cisco Systems Inc., wireless market, access point, Philadelphia, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi, city, deployment, radio frequency, wireless networking, radio, wireless network, start-up, supplier, broadband

Cisco bug could put hackers in driver's seat

April 8, 2004 Cisco warns customers that a flaw in two of its management products could give hackers free rein on wireless and e-commerce networks. TAGS: Cisco Aironet, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, attacker, data center, hacker, radio frequency, Wi-Fi, security, radio

Cisco unveils 'future-proof' wireless gear

April 17, 2002 update The networking giant says it will offer new products to be used in wireless local area networks as it looks to capitalize on a market that's expected to boom in the near future. TAGS: IEEE 802.11, Cisco Aironet, Cisco Systems Inc., WLAN, access point, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi network, equipment, LAN, Wi-Fi, standards, standard, channel, radio

Cisco pushes wireless kit for city services

June 22, 2004 Package of products is designed to help police, other safety officials roam in and out of wireless networks without interruption. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., router, wireless network, Cisco Aironet, access point, safety, kit, police, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11, connection, city, IP