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Commentary: What to do about Wi-Fi

September 9, 2003 Companies probably can't avoid wireless LAN installations, so they should get ahead of the problem with next-generation 802.11a and wireless switch gear that increases data speeds, hardens security... TAGS: WLAN, manageability, access point, IEEE 802.11, wireless switch, LAN, commentary, Wi-Fi, network management, Forrester Research Inc., security

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

IBM expands wireless security service

October 8, 2003 Big Blue announces an intrusion detection service that's aimed at helping customers protect against security breaches on wireless local area networks. TAGS: wireless security, access point, intrusion detection, WLAN, IBM Corp., wireless network, LAN, Wi-Fi, security

3Com partners with wireless-switch upstart

August 16, 2004 3Com enters into the wireless-switch market through a partnership with start-up Trapeze Networks. TAGS: Trapeze Networks, 3Com Corp., wireless switch, Aruba Wireless Networks, Airespace, access point, WLAN, switch, LAN, networking, start-up

Wireless gear makers update Wi-Fi for the office

April 29, 2005 Several companies are set to debut new wireless LAN products at this year's Networld+Interop tradeshow. TAGS: Meru Networks, Aruba Networks, Networld+Interop, Trapeze Networks, WLAN, Enterasys Networks, access point, Airespace, Cisco Systems Inc., LAN, start-up, IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, PDA, acquisition

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, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, equipment, Wi-Fi network, IEEE 802.11g, LAN, Wi-Fi, standards, standard, channel, radio

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., access point, Trapeze Networks, proposal, interoperability, WLAN, CTO, radio frequency, LAN, supplier, standard, Wi-Fi, radio, acquisition

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, Intel Centrino, certification, Intel, WLAN, Wi-Fi, chip company, LAN, security

Wireless upstart scores $42 million in funding

July 26, 2004 Aruba Wireless also inks a partnership with HP, as it competes against big names like Cisco and Symbol Technologies. TAGS: Aruba Wireless Networks, wireless switch, access point, Airespace, Cisco Systems Inc., Symbol Technologies Inc., WLAN, radio frequency, switch, wireless networking, LAN, HP, agreement, radio

Wi-Fi: Unplugging devices

September 13, 2003 Wi-Fi, short for wireless fidelity, refers to wireless local area networks (LANs) that use one of several 802.11 standards. TAGS: IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi, hot spot, IEEE 802.11g, access point, Wi-Fi network, standards, guideline, WLAN, LAN, radio, T-Mobile, PDA

Wi-Fi phones make a splash

August 5, 2004 Roaming between wireless local area networks and cellular services may be closer--and pricier--than expected. TAGS: Strategic Planning, Wi-Fi, Motorola Inc., phone network, wireless Internet, cell phone company, WLAN, cell phone, handset, LAN, access point, 3G, T-Mobile, VoIP, opportunity, IP
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