WiFi

24 posts filed under WiFi.

November 22, 2003

JiWire: WiFi Hotspot Directory
I haven’t looked for a WiFi hotspot directory in quite some time, but I was just alerted to JiWire via Street Tech this morning and I must agree with Gareth that it is indeed …
July 15, 2003

Neighborhood Area Networking
“Speakeasy’s NetShare service … allows a DSL or T-1 customer to share their connection with anyone they like and have Speakeasy bill their sharers directly, while rebating 50 …
May 15, 2003

I can see the “WiFi”
A very slick hack was posted over at O’Reilly that combines power-line Ethernet, with a wireless access point and a fluorescent light bulb to create “a weatherproof wireless access …
May 13, 2003

Verizon launches Wi-Fi service with 150 hot spots
Verizon Communications today launched its new Wi-Fi service by lighting up150 hot spots in New York City, with plans to activate another 850 by theend of the year. Verizon said its …
April 7, 2003

Wi-Fi and cell phones
“”Wi-Fi is wonderful. It is a superb local area network–what it was designed to do–and it does that very well. When you try to make Wi-Fi cover a wide area, it’s absolutely the …
April 2, 2003

WiFi Community Networking
“… an innovative project within Linksys. Called the LinkSysCommunity Network, the company will provide fast, powerful and inexpensive solutions for Community LANs.”
March 31, 2003

Microsoft adds support for Wi-Fi Protected Access security in XP
“Microsoft on Monday released a Windows XP update designed to enhance security for computers that connect to wireless networks.” (via CNet)
March 11, 2003

I’ll have Big Mac, Fries and McWiFi — hold the WEP
According to this MSNBC article: “McDonald’s restaurants in three U.S. cities will offer one hour of free high-speed [WiFi] access to anyone who buys a combination meal.” (via …
March 5, 2003

WiFinder Hotspot Directory
Wow, this is the most comprehensive Wi-Fi Hotsport directory I’ve seen.
March 1, 2003

Joltage Wi-Fi service ceases operations
Ahh, this is too bad, but I suppose no one is surprised …