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- Acer Aspire Revo AR1600-U910H
- Typically our challenges with the emergent Nettop category have been that real budget PCs cost just a little bit more and provide a dramatic performance uptick, and similarly priced Netbooks offer equivalent performance with the added benefit of portability. The Aspire Revo 1600's price tag alone answers those issues. ...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Performance management, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Wireless and Mobility, Semiconductors, Acer Inc., wireless networking
- Product reviews 2009-10-30
- New Eaton UPS line offers VoIP power protection while creating less heat
- Power technology company Eaton has expanded its Eaton 5130 line of uninterruptible power supplies with 1000, 1500 and 2200 VA models. The equipment is designed for the needs of Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP equipment and EDGE/3G/WiMax wireless networking systems. They all come with a three-year limited warranty.One of the...
- Tags: Equipment, Wireless Networking, Telephony, VOIP, Wi-Fi, Telecommunications, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Heather Clancy
- Blog posts 2009-09-28
- RFID Based Localization for a Miniaturized Robotic Platform for Wireless Protocols Evaluation
- The proliferation of wireless-enabled portable computing devices has spurred a growing need for efficient and powerful networking protocols. The key challenge in the development of robust wireless networking protocols is an ability to conduct effective and efficient evaluation of the protocol in order to ensure its successful working in real-world...
- Tags: Network, Localization, Wireless Networking, Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Security, Biometrics
- White papers 2009-03-21
- Sony debuts Blu-ray player with built-in wireless networking support
- Sony debuts Blu-ray player with built-in wireless networking supportSony Sony Sony...Sony's BlueRay is quickly becoming the poster-child of how NOT to launch a product. First the market was confused by multiple formats. Next we were all confused by the slow, expensive players and media. The final straw was the draconian...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, wireless networking, Sony BlueRay, network, Sony Corp., wireless
- Discussion threads 2009-03-05
- Sony debuts Blu-ray player with built-in wireless networking support
- I know I'm not alone in not being able to figure out Sony's strategy from one product offering to the next, and once again I'm scratching my head a bit. At the same time the company is unveiling new networked TVs with Ethernet connections (providing faster...
- Tags: Sony Corp., Network, Player, built-In, Wireless Networking, Blu-ray, Wireless, Ethernet, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2009-03-05
- Wireless Networking FAQ
- This wireless networking FAQ addresses common concerns about wireless networks. Learn the differences between wireless and wired networks and get an overview of the equipment you'll need for a wireless network from these frequently asked questions FAQ.
- Tags: Network, Wireless Networking, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking
- Resource centers 2009-02-25
- Black Friday deals on wireless networking gear
- Black Friday deals on wireless networking gear12 minute blackoutnot color of skin or notion of height(black Friday)
- Tags: Wi-Fi, Black Friday, wireless networking, wireless, network
- Discussion threads 2008-11-25
- Black Friday deals on wireless networking gear
- Deals on routers aren't going to be drawing the early-morning crowds to stores on Black Friday, but that doesn't mean you can't find them. Now that everyone's ads have leaked to the Internet, here are some of the specials you can expect if you're looking to upgrade your network (or...
- Tags: Router, Network, IEEE 802.11g, Draft-N, Wireless Networking, NetGear, Routers & Switches, Home Networking, Network Technology, Networking, Wireless, Personal Technology, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-11-24
- Simplified wireless networking (A deep dive into Windows 7)
- Simplified wireless networking (A deep dive into Windows 7)Congratulations!You've won today's best SSID award: bottnet!:)RE: Simplified wireless networking (A deep dive into Windows 7)Microsoft Engineers told me back in 1994 that the mission was to go to some kind of subscription format if possible and if not they will...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Wi-Fi, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, wireless networking, Microsoft Windows Vista, wireless, Microsoft Windows, network, operating system, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-11-18
- Future wireless networks could be powered by "smart lighting"
- A light bulb went off in the head of researchers at Boston University about a new wireless networking technology, which was very appropriate considering that it involves, well, light bulbs. The Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center has been created to develop technology that would allow low-powered...
- Tags: Network, Light-emitting Diode, Wireless Networking, Wireless Network, Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-10-07
- Wireless networking finally hits the ceiling
- Wireless networking finally hits the ceilingMy home Wifi cost $120For the router/hub/firewall, a second AP/hub/printserver, and 2 USB Wifi NICs for desktop computers that did not have Wifi built in. The 3 laptops in the family all came with Wifi onboard. For an upgrade, I will spring $30 for an...
- Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Desktops, ceiling, wireless networking, wireless, network
- Discussion threads 2008-09-04
- Wireless networking finally hits the ceiling
- With the advent of multiple input multiple output MIMO technology that's used in Draft N (and some later 802.11g) products, wireless range isn't as big an issue for new networks as it has been in the past. But if you're running an older 802.11g network as I am in a...
- Tags: Network, IEEE 802.11g, Ceiling, Wireless Networking, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Public Relations, Networking, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Sean Portnoy
- Blog posts 2008-09-04
- Pittsburgh Theology School Solves Wireless AP Centralized Management Issue With D-Link Wireless Networking Solution
- Like many educational institutions with limited budgets, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary needed a wireless networking solution that would not require a big budget outlay. Their existing wireless Internet access failed to cover important areas like their library, classrooms and meeting areas across the campus. What they wanted were wireless Access Points...
- Tags: D-Link Systems, Associated Press, Network, Wireless Networking, Wireless, Home Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Personal Technology
- Case studies 2008-05-27
- Converged Optical and Wireless Networking - Challenges for Photonics and Electronics
- Fixed and mobile communications will continue to converge coming years. Amongst other, this is also a goal of the Next Generation Networking initiative adopted by The International Telecommunication Union for the 2005-2008 Study Period. While a general belief is the Internet will support the majority of services, it should be...
- Tags: QoS, Network, Photonics, Biomedical, Electronics, Wireless Networking, Service, Wireless, Healthcare, Networking
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Security Requirements for Wireless Networking by Peter Rysavy
- This white paper discusses security recommendations and regulations, reviews the security mechanisms available with public wireless networks, explains where they fall short, and concludes that only an end-to-end security approach such as a mobile VPN can fully address the security needs for most applications.
- Tags: Network, Wireless Networking, Wireless, Security
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Get Affordable Wireless Networking With Breakthrough Speeds and Great Print Quality
- Connect multiple desktops and notebooks throughout home or office with the freedom, convenience, and ease of built-in Wi-Fi 802.11g/b. And with SecureEasySetup, one can connect to a wireless network in as little as ten minutes. Built-in wired Ethernet networking makes sharing printer quick and easy, with no additional networking hardware...
- Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Network, Wireless Networking, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking
- White papers 2007-10-01
- Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't work
- Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't workOne remarkIn most cases these will be used in a classroom, where in most cases there won't be wireless network or internet available. It enables the pupils to exchange files etc. etc.AFAIK these where never meant to bring internet to these rural areas. (just...
- Tags: Wi-Fi, One Laptop Per Child project, wireless, network, wireless networking, American Way
- Discussion threads 2007-09-25
- Why OLPC mesh wireless networking won't work
- One of the touted features of the $200 OLPC laptop is the peer-to-peer mesh topology networking feature that can theoretically bring an Internet infrastructure where there is no network infrastructure. The problem is that peer-to-peer wireless LAN mesh topology sounds better than it actually works and there's a good reason...
- Tags: Network, Problem, Topology, Radio, Wireless Networking, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Wi-Fi, Wireless, George Ou
- Blog posts 2007-09-25
- Cisco's purchase of Cognio will boost its WiFi analysis toolset
- Cisco Systems is making a purchase that I believe will significantly boost the attractiveness of its unified wireless networking suite, as well as its WiFi analysis capabilities it can offer customers. The deal I am referring to is a purchase of...
- Tags: Network, Wi-Fi, Wireless Networking, Cisco Systems Inc., Analysis, Wireless, Cognio, Russell Shaw
- Blog posts 2007-09-18
- 10 things you should know about VoIP over wireless
- The next step in network convergence is the combination of VoIP and wireless networking technologies. Although VoIP over wireless offers benefits, the technology isn't without drawbacks. Deb Shinder describes the advantages and challenges of VoIP over wireless.This download is also available as a blog entry.
- Tags: Network, Wireless Networking, Deb Shinder, Telephony, VOIP, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Telecommunications, Networking
- Download resources 2007-08-06
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