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AT&T blunders on free Wi-Fi for iPhones: AT&T just can't commit. To free Wi-Fi for iPhone 3G customers, that is. The company seems to be having a blunder-fest with announcements that iPhone 3G customers can get free Wi-Fi at its nationwide AT&T WiFi HotSpots most notably in Starbucks stores. The carrier trumpets the free service...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Card, AT&T Corp., Starbucks Corp., Apple iPhone 3G, Wireless LANs, 3G, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-21
D-Link launches new surveillance cam with Powerline networking: D-Link is shipping the first in the line of its D-Life products, a series that is designed to enable users to easily manage networking devices via its D-Life Web site. First up is a surveillance camera kit that allows remote viewing of live streaming video from a remote Web browser....; Tags: D-Link Systems, Powerline Networking, Camera, Powerline, D-Life Camera, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-17
Belkin unveils new router and Powerline adapters: Belkin today announced two pretty cool networking products—a new router and Powerline adapters—that each have a unique and very useful new feature. But you'll have to wait a few months to get your paws on them. I really like the new N+ Wireless Router because it includes...; Tags: Belkin Corp., Router, Adapter, Powerline, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-10
Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi router delivers dual bands, simultaneously: If you're the type who likes to wirelessly stream HD video from your PC to your TV, or if you live in a densely populated environment that's packed with interference in the 2.4GHz range, listen up. Linksys has unveiled a dual-band Draft N Wi-Fi...; Tags: Router, Network, Wi-Fi Router, Linksys Inc., Linksys WRT610N Wi-Fi Router, WRT610N, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Wi-Fi in cable set-top boxes coming (not so soon): Cable TV providers are planning to add wireless to their set-top boxes, according to panelists at a recent Connect event sponsored by Park Associates and the CEA. A report in EE Times say cable companies like Cox Communications are planning to...; Tags: Set-top Box, Set-top, Cox Communications Inc., Wireless LANs, Ultrawideband (UWB), Wi-Fi, Cable, Wireless, Tv & Home Theater, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-30

Linksys adds set-up software and support for Mac OS: Bowing to popular demand, Linksys is now supporting the Mac OS for its line of home/SOHO Wi-Fi routers with a new version of its Linksys EasyLink Advisor LELA Setup Wizard for Mac OS X v10.4. Supported routers...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Linksys Inc., Home Networking, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Networking, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-27
Chrysler to offer Wi-Fi in 2009 autos: How about a router for your car? The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Chrysler will announce today that it will offer Internet access in its 2009 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep models. As someone who has been chided for texting while driving, I'm not...; Tags: Chrysler LLC, Wireless LANs, Manufacturing, Routers & Switches, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-26
First hands-on review of the D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player: Video geeks will love the new D-Link DSM-330 DivX Connected HD Media Player, a media receiver that enables you-to stream high-res videos, photos, and music from PC to TV. I've been playing around with this $299 device for a few days now, and even though I'm not an expert with...; Tags: D-Link Systems, DivXNetworks, PC, Video, TV, Plug-in, DSM-330, Plug-ins Feature, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-23
HP MediaSmart Connect available for pre-order: HP is jump-starting sales of its MediaSmart Connect, which debuted at CES in January, by promoting pre-orders of the digital media receiver at several online retailers. The MediaSmart Connect is priced by HP at $349, but Amazon.com is...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., MediaSmart Connect, Digital Media, Media Center PCs, Advertising & Promotion, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-19
How to repair a dropped Wi-Fi signal on Vista laptops: I have seen one gazillion message-board posts from users who grumble that Vista unexpectedly drops the Wi-Fi connection to their notebooks. The dropped signal occurs without warning, and at differing frequencies--some users report that they can only get a constant connection for 5 minutes...; Tags: Router, Microsoft Windows Vista, Wi-Fi, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, BIOS, Networking, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Components, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-17
Why does the new iPhone use old Wi-Fi technology?: Apple's upcoming iPhone uses an 802.11b/g radio, which won't matter to a lot of people. But a friend, who has installed 802.11n routers in her apartment because of crippling interference in the 2.4GHz frequency range, mentioned this shortcoming the other day. ...; Tags: Apple iPhone, IEEE 802.11n, Apple Inc., Wi-Fi Technology, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Chipsets, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-13
D-Link ships new IP Web cams for budget users: D-Link is shipping two new IP cams that enable you to monitor your home or small business from any Web-connected browser. The two cams are priced right at $99.99 for the DCS-910 wired version and. $119.99 for the Wi-Fi-enabled DCS-920. I've set up this type of inexpensive IP...; Tags: D-Link Systems, IP, Video, Wi-Fi DCS-920, Home Networking, Wireless LANs, Corporate Communications, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Personal Technology, Marketing, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-10
Ozmo Devices aims to replace Bluetooth with Wi-Fi-based PAN: Ozmo Devices demoed yesterday a new personal area network PAN technology that employs Wi-Fi and aims to replace Bluetooth for peripherals connectivity. The company unveiled its Wi-Fi PAN at the Computex tech trade show in Taipei. The solution comprises a software...; Tags: Personal Area Network, Bluetooth, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-06-03
Wi-Fi bridge claims a range of 5 miles: I'd love to get my paws on this one: A wireless outdoor network bridge that can connect 802.11g devices over a range of up to five miles. Or so claims its manufacturer, HD Communications. For $318, the...; Tags: IEEE 802.11g, Manufacturer, HD Communications, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Ethernet, Manufacturing, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-28
Actiontec launches a DSL modem/router combo: If you're a DSL user with a bad case of box clutter, here's some good news for you. Another vendor is offering a DSL modem/wireless router combo, combining two devices into one. Actiontec just announced that its new 54Mbps Wireless Modem (GT724WGR) is available...; Tags: DSL Modem, Router, Actiontec, 54Mbps Wireless Router, Modems, DSL, Network Technology, Routers & Switches, Broadband Internet, Networking, Hardware, Components, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-23
Netflix launches device for watching movies on TV: Netflix enters the Net-to-TV video race with the introduction of a $99.99 player that enables its members to stream up to 10,000 movies and TV shows. The company has let paying members of its DVD-by-mail service watch content on their computers for some time...; Tags: NetFlix Inc., Video, Netflix Player, Netflix Player Box, Corporate Communications, TVs, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-20
Windows XP Service Pack 3 adds support for WPA2: If you're running Windows XP and haven't yet installed Service Pack 3, Microsoft has included a few incentives that might interest networkers. First, XP Service Pack 3 provides support for Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), the most recent security standard derived from the...; Tags: Router, Network, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Windows XP Service Pack 3, Microsoft Windows XP, Routers & Switches, Networking, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Network Magic simplifies tasks for home users: Network Magic from Pure Networks isn't a new product, but it's new to me. I've been playing around with this home-network manager for a week or so, and I think it's a great solution for those who are unfamiliar with networking. Its clean design and easy-to-understand interface helps you perform...; Tags: Network, Network Magic, Network Map, Network Advisor, Networking, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-09
D-Link (finally) releases the DSM-750 media extender: It's been a very long time coming--D-Link first unveiled the MediaLounge DSM-750 at CES in January 2007--but the company announced today that it is finally shipping the media extender. The $329.99 DSM-750 is a Windows Media Center Extender that enables you to stream...; Tags: D-Link Systems, Windows Media, PC, Video, Microsoft Windows Media Center, MediaLounge DSM-750, Media Streamer, Microsoft Windows, Home Networking, Corporate Communications, Digital Media, TVs, Operating Systems, Software, Networking, Personal Technology, Marketing, Consumer Electronics, Home Entertainment, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-07
IT managers voice doubt on speed, PoE for 802.11n hardware: Computerworld has an interesting story describing IT managers' doubts about the 802.11n Wi-Fi hardware. In a panel discussion at Interop, the corporate tech guys describe installations that fail to deliver the promised throughput and discuss doubts on the new hardware's ability to deliver Power over Ethernet PoE. ...; Tags: Voice, IEEE 802.11n, Hardware, Power Over Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-05-01