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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, Cisco IOS, Wi-Fi access point, controller, Wi-Fi, flaw, attacker, traffic, security, attack

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 pushes mobility

June 21, 2006 At annual customer pep rally, concept of letting users connect to network from any device, anywhere is front and center. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., mobility, WLAN, LAN, telecommunications

Cisco buys wireless start-up for $450 million

January 12, 2005 Networking giant grabs Airespace to keep up with Wi-Fi trend toward "smart switches." TAGS: Airespace, Cisco Systems Inc., WLAN, Alcatel, Nortel Networks Corp., LAN, acquisition, architecture, reseller, networking, radio, Wi-Fi, security

Cisco fixes latest WLAN flaw

April 14, 2004 A tool exploiting another flaw in Cisco's wireless LAN products has been released, but the company said it has everything under control. TAGS: Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., vulnerability, hacker, protocol, password, match, LAN, flaw, security, word

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, access point, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., data center, attacker, hacker, radio frequency, security, Wi-Fi, 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, WLAN, Cisco Systems Inc., access point, equipment, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi network, LAN, Wi-Fi, standards, standard, channel, radio

Cisco issues another security warning

April 16, 2004 The networking giant warns customers of a security vulnerability associated with its Cisco 3000 VPN Concentrator. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., PKI, Cisco VPN 3000 Concentrator, internetwork, WLAN, digital certificate, authentication, IPSec, Cisco Catalyst, vulnerability, password, LAN, VPN, security, knowledge, operating system

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, standard, supplier, Wi-Fi, radio, acquisition

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, IEEE 802.11, start-up, Wi-Fi, PDA, Ethernet, acquisition

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 Systems Inc., Cisco Catalyst, access point, Cisco Aironet, Aruba Wireless Networks, Airespace, WLAN, radio frequency, Wi-Fi, module, start-up, VoIP, radio

Study: Wi-Fi weaving its way into homes

January 7, 2004 More and more broadband-connected homes are embracing Wi-Fi in the United States as well as those in Europe and Asia, according to a study by a United Kingdom-based market researcher. TAGS: Wi-Fi, Cisco Systems Inc., home networking, WLAN, broadband, LAN, study, market research company, Asia, IEEE 802.11, Europe, connection, U.S.

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, Cisco Systems Inc., Airespace, Symbol Technologies Inc., radio frequency, WLAN, switch, wireless networking, LAN, HP, agreement, radio

Networking industry hopes worst is behind

May 11, 2004 After a three-year downturn, organizers of the industry trade show NetWorld+Interop are pinning recovery hopes on the maturity of new technologies like VoIP and wireless LANs. TAGS: Networld+Interop, WLAN, Avaya Inc., VoIP, LAN, networking, recovery, trade show, Cisco Systems Inc., IP, security

Swisscom hot-spot deal takes Colubris higher

January 31, 2004 Colubris will supply the Swiss carrier's European network of Wi-Fi hot spots with gear in a multimillion-dollar deal that puts it in the running with big players like Cisco. TAGS: Colubris Networks Inc., Swisscom Eurospot, Swisscom AG, hot spot, WLAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, equipment, Cisco Systems Inc.

Motorola, Nortel invest in Wi-Fi start-up

August 2, 2005 The two big-name companies invest in Wi-Fi equipment maker Trapeze Networks as it helps its partners develop wireless strategies. TAGS: Trapeze Networks, Nortel Networks Corp., Motorola Inc., Airespace, WLAN, Wi-Fi, Siemens AG, start-up, round, Cisco Systems Inc., LAN

Wi-Fi phones lack carrier support

February 23, 2004 A recent deal between Nokia and Cisco gives Wi-Fi cell phones a key boost--but carriers remain reluctant to sell them. TAGS: Wi-Fi, carrier, cell phone service provider, WLAN, Motorola Inc., handset maker, Cisco Systems Inc., cell phone, access point, Nokia Corp., service provider, VoIP, wireless network, pricing, handset

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