Aruba Brings Wi-Fi to Wall Plates

802.11n with GbE backhaul in a wallplate is now a reality.

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September Newsbits

Sprint launches XOHM network; WiMAX World this week; BlackBerry Bold coming in October; Nokia releases N96 in Europe; Buffalo loses patent dispute appeal; Divitas announces new clients and software upgrade; and more. Read more...

AirDefense Describes Lack of Client Security at Show

The 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo featured hundreds of Wi-Fi users on the show floor -- and many of them were wide open to outside attacks. Read more...

Wi-Fi Business Models Require Cooperation

In a keynote, Nomadix CTO Joel Short addresses the question on the minds of many 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo attendees: How do we make money on this? Read more...

Experts: Planning Key to Successful Enterprise Wi-Fi

IT executives from DigitalNet and Harvard Med School discuss process of buying, building and managing a large wireless network. Read more...

QA Cafe Unveils 802.1x Test Kit

The company released the new EAPOL test suite at the 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo, adding support for dynamic WEP to an existing product. Read more...

Awarding 802.11 Planet's Best of Show

The 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo features almost 100 vendors displaying the latest in Wi-Fi networking technology -- but only a select few can be considered the best of the show. Here's a list of the winners. Read more...

Broadcom Extends 802.11g Portfolio

Announced today at the 80211 Planet Conference & Expo: Broadcom releases two new 802.11g and 802.11a/g USB 2.0 adapters, as well as a wireless networking processor for secure 802.11a/g enterprise access point and router applications. Read more...

Digital Convergence: On the Horizon?

Will we see a merging of WiFi devices and cellular technology? Eventually, says a panel of industry experts at the 80211 Planet Conference & Expo -- but don't expect to see it anytime soon. Read more...

Enterasys, Fortress Team on Security

The sales and marketing deal should improve wireless security for enterprise and government networks, the companies announced at 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo. Read more...

Report: Many Companies Lax on Wi-Fi Security

Rushing to go wireless, many enterprises overlook the need to safeguard their data, according to a Jupiter Research report released at 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo today. Read more...

Microsoft Garners Support for Embedded Device OS

The software giant announced at the 802.11 Planet show in Boston that several network gateway manufacturers, silicon vendors and systems integrators will support its Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system. Read more...

Birdstep, TerraWave Partner on Wireless Access Software

Under an agreement announced at the 802.11 Planet Conference and Expo, TerraWave will distribute Birdstep's wireless LAN infrastructure software to resellers. Read more...

Ascendent Bridges Wi-Fi, Cellular

At 802.11 Planet & Expo the firm unveils a product that provides better wireless coverage using Wi-Fi and cellular technology. Read more...

Nomadix: Expanding the WiFi Market

Nomadix sees a rosy future for its WiFi offerings, including hotspot-management software and VPN-management tools -- and those tools are on prominent display at the 80211 Planet Conference & Expo. Read more...

Fujitsu, Gateway Offer 54g Notebooks

The computer makers are the latest to integrate Broadcom's 802.11g chipset into their laptops. Read more...

Intermec Taps Bluesoft for Partner Program

The Everett, Wash., provider of software for mobile computing systems strengthens ties with the San Mateo, Calif., security specialist. Read more...

Wificom, Colubris Launch Joint Offering

The companies offer integrated Wi-Fi access devices and back-end services for hotspot operators. Read more...

Newbury Ships New Watchdog

The purveyor of location-enabled networks continues to upgrade its security suite to add more bite -- such as not letting on intruders --to its bark of letting you pinpoint real-time security issues, in a product announcement at the 80211 Planet Conference and Expo. Read more...

Solectek Courts ISPs With New Products

The firm introduces new offerings at 802.11 Planet Conference & Expo for large service providers rolling out Wi-Fi networks. Read more...

Elixar Launches Company, WLAN Monitoring System

The startup makes its formal debut with a wireless LAN monitoring and security system. Read more...

Network Chemistry Unveils Neutrino

In a product unveiled at this week's 80211 Planet Conference and Expo, the Neutrino 802.11b network sensors can detect common problems like rogue access points and report them back to network administrators. Read more...

WiDeFi to Demo WLAN Range Extenders

The Satellite Beach, Fla.-based startup plans to show off its flagship product, the WLAN Xtender, at this week's show, and will also announce deals with SOHOware and Dae Sung New Tech. Read more...

Bridgewater Supports Windows, SIM-Based Authentication

The Canadian provider of dynamic IP solutions and data services is moving its monitoring software to the Windows server platform, and will be helping GSM operators offer Wi-Fi services. Read more...

Wi-Fi Industry Backs Microsoft Mobile Software

The software giant's announcement of a new PDA operating system with mobility software has garnered support from Wi-Fi and hotspot companies like Boingo, Wayport, T-Mobile, PCTEL, and Socket Communications. Read more...