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Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
Reviewed on February 2, 2006
If you don't already have a wireless network, the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector is a quick and easy way to get your DS online.
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Nintendo Co. Ltd.
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Nintendo DS
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Asus WL-330 access point
Reviewed on October 1, 2004
Small and light, the Asus WL-330 is inexpensive and can create a wireless network anywhere there's a broadband connection, but the device has disappointing range and weak security.
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ASUS
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Apple AirPort Express
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Netgear
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broadband
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Apple Computer
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USB
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T-Mobile HotSpot
Reviewed on December 14, 2005
If you're a Windows user with a taste for Starbucks lattes, you'll love T-Mobile's slick, safe, and easy-to-use HotSpot service, although you'll pay a premium to use it.
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T-Mobile HotSpot
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Boingo Networks
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IEEE 802.1X
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Starbucks Corp.
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VPN
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U.S.
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Wi-Fi
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Apple Macintosh
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Web browser
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Microsoft Windows
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ManageEngine WiFi Manager 5
Identify the wireless network vulnerabilities and protect WLANs from intrusions.
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wireless network
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WLAN
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wireless security
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AdventNet Inc.
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firmware
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Wi-Fi
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management
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monitoring
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security
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3Com Travel Router
Reviewed on February 9, 2005
The OfficeConnect Travel Router is light and portable. Unfortunately, it's neither as elegantly designed nor as full featured as Apple's more expensive AirPort Express.
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Apple AirPort Express
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VPN
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firewall
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setup
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Apple Computer
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Tritton WiFi NAS
Reviewed on December 8, 2004
Combining 120GB or 200GB of storage space and an 802.11g access point, the Tritton WiFi NAS is a wireless data archive. But its steep price tag, poor performance, and weak security give competing NAS units the upper hand.
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Tritton Technologies
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NAS
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WPA
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Wi-Fi
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allocation
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IEEE 802.11g
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NTFS
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Linksys
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backup
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Microsoft Windows
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SMC SMCWTK-G Traveler's Kit
Reviewed on March 25, 2005
The SMCWTK-G is a fast, easy way to add Wi-Fi to an Ethernet connection, but we like 3Com's travel router a little better.
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SMC Networks
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3Com Corp.
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adapter
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Compex NetPassage WPE54G - wireless access point
Reviewed on October 28, 2004
Compex's NetPassage WPE54G is a stylish and versatile miniature access point that performs well. Unfortunately, it's pricey, and it lacks Wi-Fi certification.
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NetIQ Corp.
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Network Address Translation
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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.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Federal Express
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CIO
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Wi-Fi
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security
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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.
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Proxim Corp.
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access point
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Wi-Fi
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wireless networking
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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IEEE 802.11
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notebook computer
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channel
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networking
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security
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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.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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Wi-Fi network
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access point
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WLAN
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Cisco IOS
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Wi-Fi access point
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Wi-Fi
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controller
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traffic
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security
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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.
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Cisco Aironet
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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SNMP
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Cisco IOS
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corporate network
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Wi-Fi
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IEEE 802.11
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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.
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Cisco Aironet
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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WLAN
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access point
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data center
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attacker
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hacker
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radio frequency
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Wi-Fi
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security
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radio
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Broadcom flaw could allow Wi-Fi hijacks
November 14, 2006
Vulnerable software was shipped in PCs and networking gear from HP, Dell, Gateway, eMachines and others.
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Broadcom Corp.
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vulnerability
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SSID
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Wi-Fi
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flaw
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Black Hat
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wireless network
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Symantec Corp.
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wireless networking
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eMachines Inc.
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access point
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security
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researcher
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Gateway Inc.
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HP
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PC
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Tritton WiFi NAS (200GB)
Reviewed on December 8, 2004
Combining 120GB or 200GB of storage space and an 802.11g access point, the Tritton WiFi NAS is a wireless data archive. But its steep price tag, poor performance, and weak security give competing NAS units the upper hand.
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Tritton Technologies
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NAS
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Wi-Fi
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WPA
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IEEE 802.11g
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Linksys
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NTFS
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access point
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backup
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hard drive
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security
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server
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Microsoft Windows
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'Evil twin' could pose Wi-Fi threat
January 21, 2005
Wi-Fi hot-spot users should be on their guard for fake wireless access points used by hackers to steal data, researchers warn.
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hacker
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access point
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Wi-Fi
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researcher
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security
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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.
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Cisco Systems Inc.
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certification
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Intel Centrino
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WLAN
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Intel
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access point
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Wi-Fi
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chip company
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LAN
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security
News
Your Wi-Fi can tell people a lot about you
March 2, 2007
People who sniff wireless network traffic have many tools at their disposal to intercept sensitive data from PCs.
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Black Hat
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wireless network
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access point
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Wi-Fi
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laptop computer
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IM
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operating system
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security
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PC
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Computer Associates shows off latest tech
May 24, 2004
At its customer conference, CA outlines its technology vision, including updates to its wireless and Web services products. Also on tap: a big commitment to open source.
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Computer Associates International Inc.
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Web service
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access point
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Wi-Fi network
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wireless device
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open source
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Las Vegas
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Wi-Fi
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Linux
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