Wi-Fi Networking NewsWi-Fi Networking News reports nearly daily on all the news associated with wireless networking.Latest 802.11 Standard Boosts Wi-Fi Power in New Band- (Found July 2, 2008 ) The nearly finished IEEE 802.11y could make Wi-Fi more practical over longer distances: Wi-Fi is a compromise. In the unlicensed bands in which it operates, it has to deal with interference from noise sources and other networks, while using very low power, and trying not to make a pest of itself. It's done very well. In the 2.4 GHz band and parts of 5 GHz, the maximum power from the radio is 1 watt (W), and the effective power (EIRP) is 4 W on an omnidirectional antenna. (You can push far more..http://wifinetnews.com/archives/008379.html Wee-Fi: Chrysler-Fi Pricing, Alltel-Fi, Beijing Fail- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Chrysler's in-car Internet $30 per month: The service, announced today but leaked yesterday, will cost about $450 and $35 to $50 for installation, using Autonet's system. The monthly fee is $30. I'm not sure I'm in love with the idea, because at that price, you could buy a Junxion box or equipment from another maker, and have the flexibility to move the portable hotspot around or stick an adapter into a computer. It might make sense for fleet deployments, though. Alltel launches domestic US...http://wifinetnews.com/archives/008380.html Wee-Fi: Weekend-Fi in NYC, Oakland County Halts, Helio Sold to Virgin- (Found July 2, 2008 ) The New York Times takes guided Wi-Fi tour: An interesting article by Seth Kugel avoids the usual, "here's where you find Wi-Fi approach." Rather, he tours the city, pairing Wi-Fi with historical and political details you can find around you. Kugel, like our faithful correspondent Klaus Ernst, has found that CBS MobileZone is a no-show. The advertising group told him that they were improving the signal. I love the idea of super-local information, too. With Google Maps, Google Earth, Flickr,...http://wifinetnews.com/archives/008381.html Dead Possum Patrol Aided by NYC Wireless Network- (Found July 2, 2008 ) I'm going for the sensational in the headline, but it's part of the story's intro, too: The New York Times reports on some early uses of the city's $500m wireless network designed for non-public uses. The network uses UMTS over licensed spectrum specifically devoted the city's municipal and public safety purposes. One of the projects leaders uses terms that should warm every New Yorker's heart, if he or she knew what they meant. IT head Paul Cosgrave says the system will overcome silos, an...http://wifinetnews.com/archives/008383.html Aircell Gets Rave Advance Review- (Found July 2, 2008 ) Walt Mossberg of the Wall Street Journal uses test version of Aircell Gogo: He finds it works pretty much as the company is promoting it. Most medium-bandwidth activities work well, while video is choppy. The company told him it would prioritize data, so that email and Web connections would work for the most people. There's nothing new in the article for readers of this site about the technology (modified cell data), cost ($10 for sub-3-hour flights, $13 for longer flights), or speeds. But...http://wifinetnews.com/archives/008368.html |