Tag: "wireless-networking"

TP-Link Portable 3G Wireless N Router fits in your pocket, draws power from USB

Sure, we may be fast approaching the 12th year of the 21st century, but as you may have noticed, planet Earth has yet to be coated in a warm, fuzzy blanket of WiFi. And yes, we’re just as befuddled as you. For now — and for the foreseeable future as well — we’ll need to continue furnishing our own provisions for reliable wireless internet access, which is often no small feat. Fortunately, if you’re able to find a USB 3G modem or Ethernet connection, TP-Link’s new Portable 3G/3.75G Wireless N Router (TL-MR3020) can hook you up with WiFi for a mere $40.

Nov 16, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Researchers demo full-duplex wireless: double the throughput with no new towers

Melissa Duarte, Rice UniversityBack in February researchers at Stanford first taunted us with the possibility of simultaneous, two-way data transmission on the same frequency. Now some folks at Rice University are edging full-duplex communication closer to reality. By the time carriers get around to rolling out 4.5G networks, engineers could potentially double throughput without adding more cell towers and using only existing mobile hardware. With an extra antenna and some fancy software tricks, which allow the device to ignore locally produced signals, the Rice team was able to produce a connection ten-times stronger than previously published studies. Since the technology is based on existing MIMO setups, it may also prove the shortest route to asynchronous full-duplex transmissions. That means you’ll be able to upload ill advised videos of your drunken antics (and suffer the consequences) that much faster, without having to pause the latest Maru clip. Check out the PR after the break.

[Image credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University]

Sep 07, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post

Flaw in top wireless security protocol WPA2 uncovered

Dave Bailey, Computing, Monday 26 July 2010 at 15:54:00

Disgruntled insiders could hack corporate wireless LAN

A researcher from leading wireless security firm Airtight Networks has uncovered a flaw in the Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) protocol.

Jul 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

MP calls for inquiry into Google’s collection of private data

Parliamentary Reporter, Computing, Wednesday 7 July 2010 at 17:23:00

Wants government to balance innovation on the internet against individuals’ right to privacy

The Information Commissioner faces a Commons call for an inquiry into internet company intrusions into personal privacy following Google’s collection of data on private Wi-Fi connections.

Jul 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

MP calls for inquiry into Google’s collection of private data

Parliamentary Reporter, Computing, Wednesday 7 July 2010 at 17:23:00

Wants government to balance innovation on the internet against individuals’ right to privacy

Information Commissioner Richard Thomas faces a Commons call for an inquiry into internet company intrusions into personal privacy following Google’s collection of data on private Wi-Fi connections.

Jul 07, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Anite revenue and profit dives in 2010

Dave Bailey, Computing, Tuesday 6 July 2010 at 12:56:00

But Anite chief executive says second half of the year will be better

IT firm Anite announced its full-year 2010 results today, with revenue falling 12.5 per cent to £78.8m year on year.

Jul 06, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

WLAN market set to grow 23 per cent in 2010

Dawinderpal Sahota, Computing, Wednesday 30 June 2010 at 12:09:00

Revenue to hit £1.4bn this year, according to IDC report

The worldwide enterprise-class wireless LAN (WLAN) market suffered a slight hit in a financially difficult 2009 but is expected to rebound strongly this year, according to research firm IDC.

Jun 30, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post

Q&A: Kelly Davis-Felner, Wi-Fi Alliance senior executive

Dave Bailey, Computing, Wednesday 9 June 2010 at 14:55:00

Energy consumption to be monitored using Wi-Fi

Collaboration forum and device certification body the Wi-Fi Alliance is at the forefront of wireless developments.

Computing talked to senior Wi-Fi Alliance executive Kelly Davis-Felner about wireless technology standards and wireless monitoring of consumer and business energy consumption.

Jun 09, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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