First WiMAX gear to be certified soon

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: December 26, 2005 - 6:06 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.wimaxforum.org Representatives of the WiMAX Forum last week said that the first certifications of products supporting the IEEE 802.16 standard will be announced at the WCA International Symposium, set to happen from January 18 to 20, in San Jose, California. The group previously expected it to happen by the end of this year. Mobile networks based on WiMAX are expected to provide up to 15 Mbps of capacity within up to three kilometers. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Aruba unveils mobile VoIP architecture

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 24, 2005 - 5:26 PM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.arubanetworks.com/technology/architecture Aruba Networks introduced its Mobile Edge architecture for securely connecting mobile workers to enterprise VoIP and data networks. It is enabled by new controlled access points and updated ArubaOS software. The AP-65 allows users to create temporary corporate hotspots at any location with an available internet-connected Ethernet port while the low-cost AP-41 lets telecommuters and executives extend the corporate WLAN to their home offices. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

VIA unveils 26-port Ethernet controller

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 19, 2005 - 8:15 PM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.vntek.com/en/products/atlantic/vt6528 VIA has announced a layer 2+ 26-port switching Ethernet controller called Atlantic VT6528. Aimed at small to medium sized commercial networks, the chip supports 24 10/100 and two Gigabit ports. It features Advanced Packet Classifier for implementing 256-entry deep access control list for packet filtering. Other features include by-port egress/ingress bandwidth control, broadcast storm filtering, 16-bit PIO host interface with three DMA channels, HOL blocking prevention, 802.3ad aggregation and advanced congestion control. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Companies push 802.11n standard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: October 11, 2005 - 11:49 PM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.enhancedwirelessconsortium.org A group of 27 major companies this week announced the Enhanced Wireless Consortium (EWC), which will try to accelerate the development of the IEEE 802.11n standard, currently awaiting an agreement between the WWiSe and TGn Sync groups. The members published a specification to ensure interoperability of next-generation wireless products such as PCs, handhelds and networking systems. The 802.11n standard is expected to allow data transfer speeds of up to 600 Mbps. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Qualcomm integrates WLAN into phones

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: September 26, 2005 - 7:45 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.qualcomm.com/press/releases/2005/050923_philips_wlan.html Qualcomm has announced that its Mobile Station Modem (MSM) chipsets will support Philips' WLAN module. The integrated solution will offer connectivity to WLAN as well as to existing cellular networks and will feature compatibility with 802.11b and 802.11g protocols on both CDMA2000 and WCDMA (UMTS). The module allows mobile handsets to use high-speed wireless local area networks for connections of up to 54 Mb/s. Initially supported on the MSM6550 chipset, the 802.11b/g-compatible broadband capabilities enabled by Philips' solution are scheduled to be commercially available by the end of the year. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Groups to merge 802.11n standards

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: August 2, 2005 - 7:45 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.ieee.org Two major groups formerly battling to define the upcoming Wi-Fi 802.11n standard have agreed to present a joint proposal to the IEEE. TGn Sync and WwiSE, along with a third partner, MitMot, are expected to deliver a draft in September and submit a final version in November. The 802.11n, based on MIMO and OFDM technologies, will allow speeds of up to almost 600 Mbps. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

NEC router bridges WLAN and 3G

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: July 20, 2005 - 7:55 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.nec.co.jp/press/en/0507/1501.html NEC has developed a mobile router that enables seamless broadband communication from high-speed vehicles such as train and cars through the employment of wireless LAN and 3G networks. In practice, this would allow a person inside a car to connect a notebook to both WLAN access points and 3G base stations when travelling at up to 124 miles per hour. NEC said though that actual products using the technology will not be available for a few years. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Intel develop CMOS Wi-Fi standard

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: June 20, 2005 - 7:43 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.intel.com/netcomms/products/index.htm Intel announced it has developed a prototype of an all-CMOS direct conversion dual-band radio transceiver capable of supporting Wi-Fi standards from the 802.11a to the upcoming 802.11n. The piece contains an integrated power amplifier, but does not integrate all its elements into a single die. It uses a specific packaging to interconnect the CMOS tranceiver die with separate low noise amplifiers and the 5 GHz power one. The company believes this approach will help mantain manufacturing costs and prices low. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Intel and Nokia push WiMAX

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: June 10, 2005 - 7:02 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.intel.com/netcomms/technologies/wimax/?iid=search& Intel and Nokia are partnering in a move to accelerate development and adoption of WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e) technology. The companies will colaborate on areas such as mobile clients, network infrastructure, industry-enabling efforts and market development. WiMAX promises transfer rates of up to 70 Mbps and the 802.16e version, which is expected to be standardized later this year, will offer increased portability of broadband Internet access. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Samsung laptop supports MIMO WLAN

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: June 2, 2005 - 11:16 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.airgonetworks.com/SamsungPR_060105.html Samsung will ship the world's first laptops with embedded MIMO-enhanced Wi-Fi technology based on Airgo's True MIMO chipset. The X20 machines will be compatible with 802.11a/b/g. MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) improves WLAN speed by using multiple antennas to transmit multiple streams of data over a single 20 MHz channel. Connection speeds can theoretically reach 108 Mb/s. There is no information yet on X20’s availability. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Single-chip PCI-E WLAN solutions from Atheros

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: April 26, 2005 - 8:19 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.atheros.com/news/AR5006EX.html Atheros has announced what it claims are the first complete single-chip IEEE 802.11a/g (AR5006EX) and 802.11g (AR5006EG) WLAN solutions with support for PCI Express. The parts integrate an entire WLAN solution-media access controller (MAC), baseband processor and a high-performance 2.4/5-GHz radio or 2.4-GHz radio in a low-cost digital CMOS design. The AR5006EX and AR5006EG enable the entire WLAN solution to fit on a single-sided mini card or ExpressCard. The chips are expected to reach volume production in the third quarter. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

Intel announces PRO/Wireless WiMAX chip

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: April 19, 2005 - 8:35 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/prowireles... Intel has announced the availability of its first WiMAX chip, the PRO/Wireless 5116, providing equipment manufacturers and carriers a new option to deliver next-generation wireless broadband networks. According to the company, equipments for homes and offices such as modems and gateways based on the 5116 will cost around USD 200, instead of the current average of USD 500. WiMAX (802.16) allows transfer rates of up to 70 Mbps. The system-on-a-chip PRO/Wireless 5116, previously known as Rosendale, includes 802.16 MAC and OFDM PHY, an integrated Ethernet 10/100 MAC, inline security processing and TDM controller interface for streaming applications. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (4) top

Gigabyte Desktop Wireless Router

Author: Gabriel Torres Date: March 2, 2005 - 10:39 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://tw.giga-byte.com/Communication/Products/Product_BroadbandRouter... Gigabyte has just releases world's first PCI desktop wireless routerIt is a card that you insert in your PC and transforms it into a wireless router, allowing you to share your broadband internet connection with other computers. You plug in your internet connection on it and all computers with wireless card on your home or office will hve internet connection. Also, it has a standard RJ45 port for you to connect it to a hub or switch (or even just anothe computer), allowing you to connect several computers to it using standard network cabling. Known as AirCruiser G or GN-BC01, here are its main features: Interoperability with 54Mbps (802.11g) and 11Mbps (802.11b) devices Single 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN port Full static & dynamic routing Built-in DHCP server 64/128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x and WPA security UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Dynamic DNS, URL blocking and VPN pass-through support WDS bridging Comes with a 3 dBi antenna (usually wireless routers use a less powerfull 2 dBi antenna). With a suggested price of US$ 62 for the north-american market, this procuct seems to be pretty interesting for SOHO users, as you can see on the picture below.   Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

NETGEAR announces MIMO products

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: February 10, 2005 - 8:39 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.netgear.com/products.php NETGEAR has announced two new wireless products based on Airgo´s True MIMO technology. The MIMO G Wireless Router (WGM124) and Wireless PC Card (WGM511) promise up to eight times the speed and coverage of standard 802.11g devices. The router has three MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) antennas and comes with NETGEAR’s Smart Wizard for easy set-up with automatic detection and connection to an Internet service provider. It offers a double firewall with Network Address Translation (NAT) and Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI), along with Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) 64, 128–bit encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA, Pre-Shared Key). The products will be available this month in Japan and soon in the USA. Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top

D-Link launches 802.11g MIMO router

Author: Rodrigo Chia Date: January 26, 2005 - 7:30 AM PST Category: LAN More Info: http://www.d-link.com/products/?pid=385 D-Link launched a new line of wireless products called Super G with Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology. According to the company, the DI-624M router with Smart Antenna tech allows the signal to focus towards the target device recipient and to propagate further ranges in that direction, delivering performance with up to eight times effective power over traditional 802.11g/b wireless networks. Operating ranges are 328 ft. (indoors) and 1312 ft. (outdoors). The line also includes the DWL-G650M notebook adapter. Suggested retail prices are USD 149,99 (router) and USD 99,99 (card). Print Version | Send to Friend | Bookmark This News | Comments (0) top