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Wireless Network: Refers to any system of transmitters and receivers that sends radio signals over the air, such as a Wi-Fi local network, cellular network or satellite network. See wireless LAN,...; Full Wireless Network Definition >>

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Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?: Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?The Internet is like an extension phoneIt's a DSL stream that works like an open line extension phone.Press the INTERNET extension button on your phone and you'd be on the Internet is the example.There was never supposed to be dial...; Tags: productivity, wi-fi, cellular phones, network, wireless, qualcom, bum rap, rap, wireless network; Discussion threads 2008-06-03
Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?: We often read stories about the evil U.S. wireless carriers and I have to admit that I sometimes rant about some of the frustrations I experience with the carriers. However, I have to say that I am currently paying for service with both AT&T and T-Mobile and have been very...; Tags: u.s., mobile, network, wireless network, carrier, wi-fi, wireless, matthew miller; Blog posts 2008-06-03
Latest spectrum auction could mean national wireless network: Latest spectrum auction could mean national wireless networkuhh.. and what about the CENSORSHIP issue?The "family friendly" reference at the tail end of this article doesn't really highlight that Martin of the FCC proposed that the network only be allowed if it somehow "filters offensive content". And since there really is...; Tags: wi-fi, network technology, spectrum auction, wireless network, network, wireless; Discussion threads 2008-05-30
Latest spectrum auction could mean national wireless network: The FCC is set to vote on rules for a new spectrum auction that would require the winner to deliver wireless Internet across wide swaths of America, AP reports. "We're hoping there will be increased interest in the proposal and for the fact that this will...; Tags: fcc, network, spectrum, auction, wireless network, federal government, wi-fi, wireless, government, richard koman; Blog posts 2008-05-29
A Brief Guide to Securing Wireless Networks: Closing the Back Door in APA Style: Wireless computer networks WLANs are being used in greater numbers now than ever before. Due to the unprecedented mobility, convenience, and flexibility that the technology offers, homes, businesses, and enterprises are deploying wireless networks in increasing numbers. Unfortunately, wireless networks may also act as an open door in the network...; Tags: network, wireless network, wi-fi, wireless, networking; White papers 2008-04-18

Adaptive Bandwidth Management and Reservation Scheme in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks: In order to support multiple types of service with different QoS requirements in heterogeneous wireless networks, efficient resource management, call admission control strategies, and mobility management are important issues. This paper proposes Bandwidth Management Strategy 1 (BMS1), Bandwidth Management Strategy 2 (BMS2) and reservation scheme with Fuzzy controller for real-time...; Tags: network, mobility, ieee, wireless network, wi-fi, wireless; White papers 2008-04-15
WeFi (exe): WeFi enables reliable connection to Wi-Fi wherever wireless networks are available. Wefi users can move between open Wi-Fi networks automatically, monitor friends' online status and location, know the proximity of neighboring WeFi users who allow it and chat with them. WeFi hotspot directory will help you find a wireless network...; Tags: hotspot, monitor, network, wireless network, wefi, wireless, wireless lans, wi-fi; Software downloads 2008-03-24
How wireless power could deliver a truly wireless network: How wireless power could deliver a truly wireless networkThe first wireless power systems will be a desk with a spot marked whereyou can set down a laptop or cell phone or PDA, that can control the power source to produce the amount needed needed. I suppose in the future, a...; Tags: wi-fi, radio waves, network, wireless, induction, radio, radio wave, wireless network; Discussion threads 2008-03-15
How wireless power could deliver a truly wireless network: I have often pondered exactly how Wi-Fi works. How do we really grab all this great content out of thin air? (Not being a scientist, I just lumped it in with other airborne magic like FM radio and TV signals.) And I've also wondered why we don't have wireless electricity,...; Tags: network, wireless network, wi-fi, wireless, rik fairlie; Blog posts 2008-03-15
Digital Engineering Firm Enhances the Security of Its Wireless Network Connectivity: Silicon Image of Sunnyvale, CA, drives implementation of architecture and semiconductors in the consumer electronics and personal computing markets to store and distribute high-definition content. Silicon Image wanted to enhance network security by gaining more control over who connected wirelessly to its network and by enforcing stricter policies for wireless...; Tags: silicon image, network, enterasys networks, wireless network, microsoft windows server 2008, networking, wi-fi, wireless, security, operating systems, microsoft windows, software; Case studies 2008-03-06
No Government rules on packet throttling, blocking, colleague says on Capitol Hill: Colleague George Ou, who is not a proponent of most net neutrality regulations, stated his opinions before a Congressional staffer-panel on Network Management sponsored by iGrowthGlobal. That outfit, whose board is full of board members who have served in a similar capacity on...; Tags: network, wireless network, network management, networking, government, network administration, russell shaw; Blog posts 2008-03-03
A geek's trip to Capitol Hill on Network Management: I appeared before congressional and government staffers on Capitol Hill for a panel on Network Management sponsored by iGrowthGlobal. This was my first time in Washington DC and while it was a little cold for my Californian bones, it was a beautiful city and seeing the capitol of the nation...; Tags: bittorrent, japan, network, comcast corp., p2p, mr., video, docsis, geek, wireless network, presentation, network management, richard bennett, cable, peer to peer (p2p), networking, internet, corporate communications, broadband internet, telecommunications, personal technology, marketing, george ou; Blog posts 2008-03-03
Pioneering University Deploys Canada's First 802.11n Wireless Network: Concordia University wanted to keep up with a young, technology-savvy user base and continue to use the wireless network to add innovative applications and services both on and off campus. The challenge was to "Future-proof" the wireless infrastructure to accommodate more users accessing the network simultaneously and improve WLAN predictability...; Tags: network, ieee 802.11n, cisco systems inc., concordia university, wireless network, wi-fi, wireless; Case studies 2008-03-01
Rational Swarm Routing for Mobile Ad-Hoc Wireless Networks: Wireless Mobile Ad-hoc NETworks MANET require dynamic routing schemes for adequate performance. This paper introduces a new dynamic routing scheme based upon stigmergy. In a similar manner to ant-colony based dynamic routing protocols, this scheme is able to respond to link quality changes after a path is established. However, load...; Tags: university of virginia, performance, mobile, network, wireless network, ibm corp., performance management, wi-fi, wireless, human resources, workforce management; White papers 2008-01-28
Why I run an open Wi-Fi network: Security expert Bruce Schneier wrote a column yesterday titled Steal This Wi-Fi explaining why he runs an open wireless network at home: To me, it's basic politeness. Providing internet access to guests is kind of like providing heat and electricity, or a hot cup of tea. But to some...; Tags: bandwidth, network, wi-fi network, cable, wireless network, schneier, networking, wi-fi, wireless, rik fairlie; Blog posts 2008-01-11
Conducting a WLAN Site Survey and Implementation for the Cisco Unified Wireless Network: When preparing to conduct a site survey for a Cisco wireless LAN WLAN installation, follow the Cisco network design methodology. Cisco's Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate and Optimize PPDIOO addresses the network in a phased approach. This white paper provides a "how to" overview that can be used when conducting...; Tags: network, wlan, survey, cisco systems inc., wireless network, wireless lans, lans, wi-fi, wireless, networking; White papers 2007-12-19
Robust Load Balancing in Wireless Networks: This paper studies load balancing in a wireless network. It presents a robust approach that enables cross-layer optimization of both transmission schedule and routing without the knowledge of traffic matrix. This approach is shown to clearly outperform an approach where only the MAC layer is optimized. Further, the paper shows...; Tags: optimization, network, load balancing, wireless network, ist press, traffic matrix, wi-fi, network technology, wireless, networking; White papers 2007-12-07
Always-On or Always-In: When I first started writing about the World of Always-On, almost five years ago, I envisioned sensors worn on clothing which would interact with wireless networks to monitor health in real-time. As the field evolved Always-On has become Always-In. A Body Computing Conference in October saw industry...; Tags: sensor, health care, mems, wireless network, vertical industries, benefits, healthcare, wi-fi, wireless, enterprise software, software, human resources, dana blankenhorn; Blog posts 2007-12-03
Security for Wireless Networks: A Comparison among SSL, IPSec and Mobile VPNs: This white paper outlines common threats and issues regarding wireless security in the context of typical uses of mobile devices over wireless networks. It also explores secure remote access solutions and evaluates them in comparison with NetMotion Wireless' Mobile VPN, Mobility XE.; Tags: security, mobile, network, netmotion wireless, ssl, wireless network, wi-fi, ipsec, advertising & promotion, wireless, networking, marketing; White papers 2007-12-01
Wireless Network Quality of Service (QoS): A key challenge faced by enterprise IT management is how to ensure the productivity of the growing population of mobile workers. A successful mobile deployment can empower mobile workers with the resources they need to be effective at the point of service, resulting in a more productive workforce, expedited customer...; Tags: mobile, worker, wireless network, wireless, mobile deployment, advertising & promotion, marketing; White papers 2007-12-01