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Who needs WiMax, LTE? Ruckus Wireless sees opportunities in WiFi

Great, another proprietary mesh networking protocol802.11s can't come sooner, IMHO.

Tags: Mesh networking, Wireless and Mobility, Ruckus Wireless, WiMAX, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Who needs WiMax, LTE? Ruckus Wireless sees opportunities in WiFi

Ruckus Wireless introduces a new system that empowers service providers to deliver broadband connections to otherwise unreachable areas, using a familiar technology - WiFi by Sam Diaz

Tags: Ruckus Wireless, Wireless LANs, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Business Services, Wireless And Mobility, Broadband Internet, Telecommunications, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-11-16

Ruckus launches first mesh-based 802.11n WLAN

Ruckus Wireless has introduced what it says is the first wireless mesh-based 802.11n WLAN solution for small and medium businesses. According to Ruckus, its new SmartMesh technology enables a simple installation at half the cost of similar Wi-Fi networks, yet delivers improved performance. ...

Tags: IEEE 802.11n, WLAN, Access Point, Ruckus Wireless, SmartMesh, ZoneDirector 1000, Ethernet, Wireless, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Networking, Rik Fairlie

Blog posts 2008-04-21

Delivering the 802.11n Promise With Smart Wi-Fi

The new IEEE 802.11n standard represents a significant advance in Wi-Fi technology, promising a tremendous leap in performance and coverage over its predecessors, 802.11a and g. With physical data rates up to 600Mbps, many believe that 802.11n will replace wired networks within the enterprise and at home. Yet there's a...

Tags: IEEE 802.11n, Ruckus Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility

White papers 2008-04-01

University of Georgia's Center for Continuing Education Replaces Wired Network With Smart Wi-Fi From Ruckus

Located on the campus of the University of Georgia UGA, the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel is considered the world's largest and most comprehensive university-based conference center. UGA's Continuing Education IT staff wanted to provide ubiquitous, free Wi-Fi to hotel guests and visitors for years. But...

Tags: Education, Wired Inc., Network, University Of Georgia, Ruckus Wireless, UGA, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

Case studies 2008-03-31

A small-business router from Ruckus that delivers range and reliability

Ruckus Wireless is best known for its work with overseas phone companies to develop technology to stream digital TV over standard Wi-Fi. But it also builds powerfulâ€"let’s call them prosumer--routers and access points for small businesses. And the company has just launched its first 802.11n router. ...

Tags: Device, Router, Small Business, Ruckus Wireless, Routers & Switches, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless, Rik Fairlie

Blog posts 2008-02-26

Ruckus wireless LAN security method solves usability versus security dilemma

Ruckus wireless LAN security method solves usability versus security dilemmaMy WLAN is now secure - Easily!I was amazed just how easily and effectively the Ruckus gear has solved my security dilemma. Plus their WI-FI is the best on the planet! Does it get any better then this?

Tags: Wireless LANs, security dilemma, Ruckus Wireless, security, Ruckus wireless LAN security method, Ruckus wireless LAN security

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

Ruckus brings smart antennas to the enterprise wireless LAN space

Ruckus Wireless launched a new line of products for the small to mid enterprise wireless LAN space.  Ruckus was a maker of smart antenna technology specializing in smooth and reliable data delivery for IPTV applications but now they are extending this technology to the enterprise space. ...

Tags: LAN, WLAN, Access Point, Antenna, Ruckus Wireless, Ruckus 2942, MediaFlex, Wireless, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-11-20

Lite Mesh Wi-Fi Lets Hotels Deliver Complete Coverage, High Performance at the Lowest Cost Per Square Foot

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, One Media Wireless was formed in 2006 with the goal of providing high-speed, wireless internet access in an affordable and scalable manner, layering additional technology and services over the infrastructure. The company wanted ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage throughout entire hotel and implement Wi-Fi solution with no guest...

Tags: Associated Press, High-performance, Ruckus Wireless, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Ethernet, Networking

Case studies 2007-09-01

Do-it-Yourself IPTV Takes Off in Belgium

Gaining exclusive rights from the Professional Football League to broadcast Belgian football, Belgacom wanted to exploit this opportunity. It needed to act fast, ramping the services as quickly as possible. To do this, home installation and distribution of its IPTV service needed to be re-thought. Belgacom's goal was to empower...

Tags: Multimedia, Belgacom, Ruckus Wireless, Do-it-Yourself IPTV, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Case studies 2007-08-21

Making WLANs Work Reliably and Cost-Effectively in a Multimedia World

Administration of small-to-medium business Wireless LAN WLANs or independent hot spots at hotels, stores, transportation centers, and other public venues are often frustrated by consumer product limitations, but have no time or budget for enterprise-class solutions. These companies need an affordable, easy-to-use alternative that is still robust and scalable enough...

Tags: Multimedia, WLAN, Ruckus Wireless, Wireless LANs, LANs, Transportation, Wi-Fi, Smb/Sme, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

White papers 2007-05-08

IPTV needs minimum throughput, not maximum

Airgo Networks announced a new partner to deliver IPTV using its latest third generation MIMO technology. Having watched the MIMO space for some time and being a big fan of Airgo's first generation technology, I'm sorry to say that I can't agree with Airgo on IPTV. It's not...

Tags: Ruckus Wireless, Airgo Networks

Blog posts 2006-05-30

The tortoise or the hare for Wi-Fi?

The never ending quest for speed has brought about the need for a new high-speed wireless LAN standard called 802.11n. MIMO Multiple In Multiple Out based wireless data transmission technology is the technology behind the new 802.11n standard but MIMO means different things to different companies that are...

Tags: Smart-Antenna, MIMO, Ruckus Wireless

Blog posts 2005-12-12

MIMO and Smart Antenna Techniques for 802.11a/b/g

Convenience and affordability have made Wi-Fi the dominant home networking technology. Its popularity, in turn, has raised the awareness of current Wi-Fi limitations, spurring a rush to market of alternative technologies such as next generation Powerline and UWB. With the combined advantage of mobility, ubiquity and massive volume, the chances...

Tags: Technique, Home Networking, MIMO, Ruckus Wireless, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2005-03-21

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News to know: AT&T; Apple; Google; Verizon; Microsoft

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Dancho Danchev: Weak passwords dominate statistics for Hotmail's phishing scheme leak Larry Dignan: The Android army: Verizon Wireless, Google...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Wireless, Wireless Coverage Data, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Wireless And Mobility, Handhelds, Wi-Fi, Mobile Applications, Software, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-07

Visions of laser beams filling the skies to boost WiFi's strength

Several years ago, I wrote about an outdoor wireless mesh networking project, a downtown area that would be blanketed with a WiFi signal by access points and routers scattered throughout the area - in bus shelters, on light poles and even in some trees. The problem with...

Tags: Vision, Laser, Beam, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-23

Nortel's carcass is in high demand

Who would have thought Nortel would be more popular in bankruptcy than as a going concern? A lot of companies want Nortel's assets, which have the potential to raise a ruckus in the tech market. Emerging signs of Nortel's popularity: Avaya plans to pay...

Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Nortel Networks Corp., Litigation, Asset Management, Personal Finance, Business Operations, Operational Planning, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-22

Ruckus outdoor access points

Ruckus unveiled Monday its new outdoor wireless access points that comes with beam-forming technology designed to offer better performance and range. by CNET News.com

Tags: Access Point, Wireless And Mobility, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-07-20

AT&T and Verizon: Is the smartphone growth train slowing?

J.P. Morgan analyst Mike McCormack raised a bit of a ruckus with a downgrade of AT&T and Verizon largely based on "on deteriorating wireless fundamentals, specifically in the higher value postpaid subscriber base of each company." For those of us following the wireless sector McCormack's downgrade of...

Tags: Smart Phone, Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T Corp., Carrier, Wireless, Subscriber Growth, Smart Phones, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-08

Revisiting the ROI of the Kindle DX: Why is Amazon blind to Wi-Fi?

Amazon unveiled its much hyped Kindle DX, an e-book with a 9.7-inch screen designed to raise a ruckus in the textbook market, but delivered a $489 curve ball that seriously alters the return on investment calculation for academia.  On the surface, the argument for the Kindle DX...

Tags: Student, ROI, Amazon.com Inc., Textbook, Amazon Kindle, Kindle DX, Roi/Tco, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-05-07