http://www.silicon.com Results for Wi-Fi en-us http://www.silicon.com/i/s/feeds/simple_logo.gif http://www.silicon.com 124 50 News feed from silicon.com http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://hardware.silicon.com/pdas/0,39024643,39674577,00.htm The software, available as a downloadable app for Android, iPhone, Symbian and Window Mobile, allows users to answer incoming calls to their home phone on their mobile using wi-fi, or make VoIP calls from their mobile using their home broadband line. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:39:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/telecoms/0,39024659,39665923,00.htm Compiled at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, and dispatched to silicon.com via a free wi-fi network in a London coffee shop four days later. This new thinking means no equipment in the street; a reduction in building stock; IP based designs and... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://software.silicon.com/applications/0,39024653,39665922,00.htm Although screen real estate is tight - especially given the presence of a clock and status icons to indicate wi-fi connections etc in the upper right - more than one browser can be open at a time even if others are hidden in the background. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:37:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39658903,00.htm While the smartbook may resemble a common-or-garden netbook, it sports a battery life of more than eight hours and always-on connectivity - via 3G, wi-fi and other radios - in the manner of a smartphone. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39658902,00.htm SurePress touchscreen is good for slow, accurate tapping; speedy wi-fi and 3G connectivity; attractive screen; push email sends your messages to you in real-time; good apps available; 3.5mm headphone jack editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39655944,00.htm The HSDPA smartphone also has GPS with compass, wi-fi and Bluetooth. Not every smartphone has a touchscreen - as Nokia's latest device shows. The E72, pictured above, is the latest addition to Nokia's business-focused Eseries line-up. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:51:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39653039,00.htm Not content with a full fleet of robotic trains, the Dubai metro will also boast blanket wi-fi connectivity on all trains and stations. An information notice on the Dubai Metro informing passengers of the wi-fi network editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:04:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39650565,00.htm Nightmares will likely include ropey mobile and wi-fi signals, laptops with too-short battery lives and labyrinthine routes to the corporate VPN - if the company even has one. Richard Leyland weighs up the pros and cons. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/webwatch/0,39024667,39650561,00.htm Dispatched to silicon.com via free wi-fi at The IoD in London two days later. Compiled on the M6 while travelling from Birmingham to Ipswich. I just chanced upon a news story about an innocent New York teenager who had armed robbery charges dropped... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:55:02 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816495p,00.htm As voice over Wi-Fi becomes an increasingly viable option with the influx of new Wi-Fi enabled phones, including dual mode cellular/Wi-Fi phones, wireless VOIP looks even more promising. Wireless LANs (WLANs) are becoming a fixture in the... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60817761p,00.htm Removable storage devices - such as USB flash drives and CD/DVD drives - and peripheral devices that are attached by FireWire, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, PCMCIA (PC Card), or USB connections are easily lost or stolen. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39646337,00.htm The HSDPA device has an 8.1-megapixel camera, plus GPS, wi-fi and Bluetooth. There's also a five-megapixel camera, plus GPS, wi-fi and Bluetooth. While Microsoft's share of the mobile OS market may have waned of late, Windows Mobile continues to... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:57:01 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816522p,00.htm Ubiquitous Wi-Fi across an enterprise or campus is a very positive and exciting experience for students, faculty, staff and visitors to institution. Having instant access to email, the internet, and other IT services irrespective of location can... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816521p,00.htm However, as the adoption of Wi-Fi enabled laptops proliferates and schools rollout ubiquitous Wi-Fi coverage, the virtual smart classroom is fast becoming a reality. While quite effective, smart classrooms have had limited deployment due to their... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816524p,00.htm Virtually every new smartphone coming to market now has Wi-Fi functionality, and Wi-Fi is preferred for data services due to its high performance and low cost. Many universities already offer Wi-Fi in lecture theaters, cafes and residence halls... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816509p,00.htm Due to recent IEEE standards such as 802.11i (Wireless Security), 802.11e (QoS), and 802.11a/g (bandwidth, stability and scale), Wi-Fi is now a more mature technology, able to solve enterprise mobility requirements and offer significant cost savings. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816503p,00.htm This paper seeks to answer the questions from the viewpoint of a Wi-Fi network manager. The key questions are how soon WiMAX networks will be available, and how could WiMAX be made to work in conjunction with a Wi-Fi deployment. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816510p,00.htm As Wireless LANs (WLANs) have expanded rapidly over the recent years, the adoption rate for the IEEE 802.11 technology has seen a tremendous growth. Such market demand for unwiring enterprise networks have created business opportunities for... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816516p,00.htm To address security concerns in wireless LAN deployments, many organizations have deployed Wireless Intrusion Detection Systems (WIDS) to monitor wireless activity for signs of attack. Deployed as an integrated monitoring system with the wireless... editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000 http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/siliconfeed/http://whitepapers.silicon.com/0,39024759,60816514p,00.htm Despite great strides in Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology, many organizations continue to choose a "No-Wireless" policy, meaning wireless deployments of any kind are expressly prohibited by organizational guidelines. editorial@silicon.com (Silicon Editorial) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0000