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Using Wireless Ethernet for Localization

IEEE 802.11b wireless Ethernet is rapidly becoming the standard for in-building and short-range wireless communication. Many mobile devices such as mobile robots, laptops and PDAs already use this protocol for wireless communication. Many wireless Ethernet cards measure the signal strength of incoming packets. This paper investigates the feasibility of implementing...

Tags: Rice University, Wireless Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b Wireless Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Ethernet, Networking

White papers 2008-01-01

Converged WiMax-Cellular Backhaul Networks Exploiting Wireless Ethernet Mesh Technology

With the migration to high bandwidth IP-based services in the cellular access market, operators are increasingly considering WiMax technology as an access technology which can support this new paradigm in mobile services. WiMax provides high bandwidth data services and the promise of a highly standardized, cost effective implement implementation with...

Tags: Ethernet, Mobile, Network, Wireless Ethernet, DragonWave, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2007-05-01

Point-to-Point Broadband Wireless for Enterprises: Licensed Performance in the Unlicensed Space

As enterprises extend their networks beyond the confines of walls and buildings, point-to-point, wireless Ethernet systems have become more widely utilized to bridge IP traffic - especially across spaces that are too difficult or too expensive to bridge with wires. Whether the requirement is to link separate loops within individual...

Tags: Performance, Wireless Ethernet, Enterprise, Motorola Inc., Ethernet, Wireless, Network Technology, Networking

White papers 2007-04-11

WirelessDriver 1.0.0b6 (Mac)

An open source driver for Prism & Prism2 -based wireless ethernet cards for OS X. Now those of us with older powerbooks can join into Airport networks at homes and many offices.

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Open Source, Wireless Ethernet, Rob McKeever, Wireless, Ethernet, Networking

Software downloads 2005-06-02

Belkin and MIMO heats up the Wireless Ethernet wars

MIMO Multiple In Multiple Out Wireless Ethernet radio technology is one of the candidates for the new 802.11n standard. Even though official ratification of the standard is more than a year out and it isn't clear what the final standard will look like, Belkin just couldn't wait to jump on...

Tags: MIMO, Belkin Corp.

Blog posts 2004-11-28

802.11b Design With Simulink

This webcast includes the live construction of an 802.11b link supporting the 1Mbps mode in real-time, followed by a review of a complete model supporting all 4 modes. IEEE 802.11b is currently today's most popular wireless computer networking standard, providing wireless ethernet capability to the home and office environment with...

Tags: IEEE 802.11, Wireless Ethernet, MathWorks, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Wi-Fi

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Additional Resources

Could the latest LaCie LaCinema Classic HD streaming media device be The One?

Unless Apple decides to make Apple TV as irresistible as it's made the iPod and iPhone, it's still anybody's game when it comes to the streaming media device that could capture the living rooms and the HDTVs installed within of the masses. There are cheap streamers, slightly less cheap streamers...

Tags: LaCie, Streaming Media, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Digital Media, DVR, Internet, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-11-29

HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The HP Pavilion dv4-2045dx offers more multitasking muscle than many of the other mainstream budget retail laptops we've recently reviewed. Helped by a 7,200rpm...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, Overall IT, lid, Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Turion II, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., keyboard, HP Pavilion

Product reviews 2009-11-24

Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores. The Asus Essentio CG5270-BP004 bears a striking resemblance to a young teenager trying too hard. With its oversized, canted case, it's easy to...

Tags: ASUS

Product reviews 2009-11-24

HP Pavilion P6230y

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The $680 Pavilion P6230y is another midrange HP desktop PC that looks good on paper, but can't keep up with the competition in...

Tags: Desktops, LANs, Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, DVD, HP Pavilion, Hewlett-Packard Co., ASUS, graphics, chip

Product reviews 2009-11-23

Gateway One ZX4800-02

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.The good news about the Gateway One ZX4800-02: it's not a Nettop. Nope, instead this is a full-fledged, $750 all-in-one desktop, complete with a...

Tags: Keyboards, Desktops, Monitors & displays, Processors, Gateway Inc., desktop

Product reviews 2009-11-20

Sonos ZonePlayer S5

We've long been fans of the Sonos Digital Music System, which lets you stream all manner of digital audio throughout your home, but we were always a bit disappointed that Sonos didn't sell a speaker that had the system's ZonePlayer networking component integrated right into it. Well, that's exactly what...

Tags: Ethernet, NETWORKING, Wi-Fi, Network technology, Wireless and Mobility, Sonos

Product reviews 2009-11-20

Apple iMac (21.5-inch, 3.06Hz Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce 9400M, Fall 2009)

We awarded Apple an Editors' Choice for its new $1,699 iMac, largely because its 27-inch screen dwarfs its competition in that price range. So what to make of Apple's new lower-end iMac? At $1,199, its 21.5-inch screen is hardly the size leader for its price, and without a touch screen...

Tags: Desktops, Intel Core 2 Duo, Nvidia GeForce, Acer Aspire Z5610, Intel Corp., NVidia Corp., Apple iMac, Apple Inc.

Product reviews 2009-11-17

Gateway NV7802u

Editors' note: This review is part of our 2009 Retail Laptop and Desktop Holiday Roundup, which covers specific fixed configurations of popular systems found in retail stores.Gateway continues to offer some of the best bang-for-your-buck retail laptops. The NV7802u is a fine example: It's a 17-inch wide-screen model with a...

Tags: Processors, Notebooks, Intel Core 2 Duo, Gateway Inc., Intel Corp., laptop computer

Product reviews 2009-11-13

NetWorx 5.0.6 (Windows)

NetWorx is a utility for measuring your bandwidth usage and the speed of all kinds of wired and wireless network connections (dial-up, Ethernet, ISDN, DSL, 802.11b). The program provides the ability to measure your network throughput, graphic and numeric representation of incoming and outgoing traffic, highly customizable alerts, statistics about...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Bandwidth Usage, Networx Inc., SoftPerfect, Ethernet, Wireless And Mobility, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-11

Moxi introduces three-tuner HD DVR, reduces prices on dual-tuner version

TiVo isn't the only company trying to entice people to choose its DVR solution over one you can get bundled with your cable or satellite programming. Moxi is going the extra step with the latest version of its HD DVR, unleashing a new model that incorporate...

Tags: TiVo Inc., Moxi, DVR, Digital Video, Development Tools, Network Technology, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Networking, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-11-10

Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU

Editors' note: This review is part of our holiday 2009 retail desktop and laptop review roundup, covering specific fixed configurations of popular systems that can be found in retail stores. There's something to be said for simplicity. The Dell Inspiron i1545-4374PBU might not look like much and its limited supply...

Tags: Notebooks, Keyboards, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Intel Corp.

Product reviews 2009-11-07

NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit

Editors' note: As the NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a gaming networking accessory, we didn't put it through the same testing process we use for wireless routers.While home wireless products continue to invade the marketplace, the demand for high-speed wireless performance increases. At this point,...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Netgear Inc., router, wireless, network

Product reviews 2009-11-05

Viewsonic introduces $100 VMP70 HD media player without network connectivity

Viewsonic is best known for its computer monitors, but it also offers HDTVs, mostly through online retailers. Now it hopes to expand its living room presence with its first media player, the VMP70. The good news is that it can handle 1080p HD, though that's...

Tags: ViewSonic Corp., Network, 1080p, Network Connectivity, Media Player, VMP70, Ethernet, Networking, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-11-05

Gateway NV5207u

The Gateway NV5207u is what happens when a slow processor happens to an otherwise respectable budget-priced laptop. It's a good-looking notebook with a large screen, a decent port assortment, and a couple of extra features to sweeten the deal. But its AMD processor is a poor performer despite being dual...

Tags: Processors, Gateway Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., processor

Product reviews 2009-11-05