Matthew Peretz

Sniffer Technologies, a division of Network Associates, Tuesday announced enhancements to its Sniffer Wireless and Sniffer Portable network management product lines. The products are designed to maximize network performance and resolve security breaches in both wired and wireless networks, including 802.11b WLANs. The Sniffer Wireless solution for 802.11b networks automatically detects rogue access points to […]

Red-M, makers of the Genos middleware product for WLAN and Bluetooth integration, Monday announced that it is showcasing its 5-layer security solution at CTIA Wireless 2002 this week. According to Red-M, this is the first 5-layer security solution, and as such provides multi-technology wireless security for enterprises and network operators. The company explained that most […]

WiFi Metro, a San Francisco Bay Area, Wi-Fi access provider, in partnership with fixed wireless ISP Gatespeed Broadband, Inc., today announced the launch of a wireless HotZone in downtown Palo Alto, CA. The HotZone is designed to provide 802.1lb coverage to an area that the companies claim spans six city blocks. Gatespeed and WiFi Metro […]

Nokia yesterday introduced a dual-mode GPRS/WLAN PC card called the D311. The company claims that it is the first such dual mode card for the Americas. The D311 GPRS WLAN PC card operates in the GSM 850/1900 network space, offering GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) coverage and WLAN coverage. In GPRS mode the card offers […]

Boingo Wireless and Nomadix announced today a Nomadix WLAN gateway appliance that is designed specifically for networks interested in joining forces with Boingo’s exploding Wi-Fi service. Nomadix’ Universal Subscriber Gateway (USG) appliance will now function as a turnkey solution, enabling enterprises, W-ISPs, and any network operators with a Wi-Fi network, to participate in Boingo’s business […]

Paratek Microwave, Inc. today introduced its DRWiN WLAN scanning antenna at CTIA. The company claims that this is the first electronically scanning WLAN antenna for indoor subscriber applications. Ali Pourtaheri, president and CEO of Paratek, says, “The DRWiN(TM) WLAN antenna is a low-cost solution that enables a variety of high-speed data applications in virtually any […]

The ClearLink 2400 Antenna, announced today by e-tenna Corporation, is designed to boost performance of 802.11b and Bluetooth networks. e-tenna, which is a subsidiary of The Titan Corporation, describes the antenna as an ultra-small, low-cost, low-profile antenna that the company states should have a positive impact on the overall bill of materials and performance characteristics […]

Intersil Corporation today announced that their PRISM 3 chip set is being used in the Linksys Instant Wireless Network PC card. The PRISM 3 chip set supports 802.11b networks and presents a step forward in chip design in that it eliminates the intermediate frequency (IF) stage found in most wireless radios. Called Zero-IF (ZIF), this […]

WaveSecurity Tuesday announced the release of a software security suite for Wi-Fi networks. The suite is comprised of two solutions called WaveScanner and WaveSentinel. The products are designed to detect, assess, and document security threats to WLANs. According to the company, the products operate using both proactive and reactive security measures. Both products integrate directly […]

Telecom giant Sprint yesterday announced that it has signed a multiyear, multimillion dollar agreement with Ohio’s Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to provide that institution with an upgraded communications infrastructure, including a WLAN. Sprint and Cisco Systems announced a collaborative agreement in December, 2001 and CWRU will utilize infrastructure provided by the companies to build-out […]

Intellon Corporation, maker of the HomePlug 1.0-certified INT5130 chipset for powerline networking, yesterday announced that its chipset is being used in Philips (Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands) Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless-to-powerline bridge. The Philips wireless-to-powerline bridge, which is an access point, enables data transfer between a home’s powerline network and devices using the 802.11b network. […]

SMC Networks yesterday launched its EliteConnect WLAN Security System for use in both the home and enterprise markets. The company stated that the product, which is actually comprised of both the Secure Server and Access Manager, is designed to solve common WEP problems and add VPN technology to the tools available for network admins managing […]