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2002

Cirond's Universal Client Software Eric Griffith
[December 9, 2002] At the 802.11 Plant Conference and Expo last week, Cirond Technologies released betas of its clients for Windows and PocketPC that run with its new management tool for WLANs.

Proxim Tests the A.I.R. Eric Griffith
[December 6, 2002] The company's Tsunami Multipoint system adds VOIP support and new Active Interference Rejection technology that helps overcome signal quality problems.

Wireless Web Server Eric Griffith
[December 3, 2002] IR Data's new Wireless Zone product is a portable Linux/Apache-based Web server with built-in 802.11b that should interest anyone running a corporate Wi-Fi network.

Stepping Up To 28 GHz Alex Goldman
[November 26, 2002] Unlicensed 802.11a and 802.11b technologies are all the rage for Wireless ISPs. But Quad Cities Online contends that for true performance, 28 GHz licensed spectrum is the space to be.

Proxim AP Offering Beckons to Service Providers Ted Stevenson
[November 19, 2002] The latest addition to the ORiNOCO lineup brings down startup costs dramatically, offering a host of new management and ease-of-use features aimed at making it a natural AP for public hotspots.

Wireless News Briefs ISP-Planet Staff
[November 19, 2002] ARCi introduces sub-$500 CPE pricing for its 5 GHz wireless system, 3eTI and AirWave Wireless deliver an AP capable of uncovering rogue users, and U.S. Robotics Joins the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Wired Security Mentality for WLANs Jim Wagner
[November 19, 2002] Latis Networks extends its expertise to securing WLANs. Stronger than intrusion detection, its Border Guard application won't allow unauthorized users on the WLAN in the first place.

InterJak Delivers Heightened WLAN Security ISP-Planet Staff
[November 8, 2002] Check Point and Cisco Systems may dominate the VPN space, but in the small-business space a company called uRoam offers a different type of wireless security solution.

(Part III) Taming Wireless Security Blues with Bluesocket Lisa Phifer
[November 8, 2002] We put Bluesocket to the test, subjecting its wireless gateway to a variety of authentication and VPN scenarios. Learn how the product performed in a small office setup and a wireless hotspot.

(Part II) Taming Wireless Security Blues with Bluesocket Lisa Phifer
[November 1, 2002] VPNs can provide much stronger security than WEP, but combining VPN access with wireless networks can be challenging—Bluesocket minimizes the pain.

Interlink's 802.1X Software Eric Griffith
[November 1, 2002] Promising authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA), Interlink's new software is based on a tried and true protocol that's common in wired networks but still rare in wireless.

Proxim is Big on Bundles Alex Goldman
[October 29, 2002] Proxim wants to know why anyone uses the phone company for backhauls. Until it has the answer, it will make wireless products easier to deploy by bundling one-box solutions.

3COM Debuts WLAN Trio Gretchen Hyman
[October 29, 2002] Enterprise networking developer 3COM came out swinging this week with three new additions to its line of wireless local-area network solutions geared toward the corporate-level network connectivity market.

Taming Wireless Security Blues with Bluesocket Lisa Phifer
[October 25, 2002] Bluesocket slips its one-box WLAN security solution between access points and networks to streamline control over bandwidth, data privacy and authentication.

RadioLAN Debuts BridgeLINK II Lineup ISP-Planet Staff
[October 22, 2002] Combining the best qualities of Ethernet and circuit-switched networks, RadioNET version 3.5 bring real improvements for service providers.

WISPCON II: Equipment Makers Stretch the Limits Jim Wagner
[October 8, 2002] At WISPCON II in Chicago, three major fixed wireless equipment makers unveiled new products that could change the landscape.

Aironet 1100 WLAN AP Debut ISP-Planet Staff
[October 8, 2002] The Cisco Aironet 1100 Series will initially operate under the 802.11b, or Wi-Fi, standard, but will be upgradable to the 802.11g standard early in 2003.

802.11g: The Next Best Thing ... Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
[October 2, 2002] Want to have an argument? Get a dozen people who care about the future of 802.11 networking and ask them about 802.11g's prospects and watch the fur fly and the fun begin.

Funk's Steel-Belted Radius/Hotspot Edition Wayne Kawamoto
[October 1, 2002] Funk, well-known to ISPs as a provider of RADIUS/AAA products, brings its user authentication expertise to the wireless arena with a solution for keeping track of hotspot users.

An Affordable FSO Last-Mile Solution ISP-Planet Staff
[September 27, 2002] Omnilux technology enables up to 100 times the bandwidth of DSL or cable for about $500 per install.

5 GHz Wireless for DOCSIS Networks Wayne Kawamoto
[September 25, 2002] ARCi says its 5 GHz Omni Broadband Hub Transceiver/Antenna System is the first 5 GHz DOCSIS-compatible wireless product to hit the market.

Wi-Fi News Briefs Gerry Blackwell
[September 24, 2002] A glut of 5.8 GHz gear hits the market, hotspot pioneerWayport continues to aggressively sell its services, and ClearSKY Networks launches service in a six-block hotzone.

A 108 Mbps 802.11a Wireless Bridge Wayne Kawamoto
[September 24, 2002] AIRAYA's AI108 family of high-performance 5 GHz wireless bridge products are designed to be inexpensive and simple to use.

Wi-Fi News Briefs ISP-Planet Staff
[September 17, 2002] Sanswire engulfs Tsunami, Alcatel vows to enter the hotspot equipment making arena, and Funk Software builds 802.1x into new versions of its RADIUS software for strong WLAN security.

Wi-Fi Roundup Eric Griffith
[September 13, 2002] Various shows and conferences around the country this week have companies showing many new products and wireless technologies. Here's a look at some that caught our eye.

A Longer Range WaveBolt Wayne Kawamoto
[September 10, 2002] Cirronet's WaveBolt wireless Internet access point is designed to serve up to 60 subscribers within up to five miles.

smartBridges Adds Range Wayne Kawamoto
[September 3, 2002] smartBridges says its new AirPointPro Outdoor offers 11 Mbps of data rate at 34 kilometers (21 miles) in free open space and will help WISPs build cheaper deployments.

War Driving Kit Jim Geier
[August 30, 2002] Airtouch Security Systems is selling war driving War Driving Kits of various kinds for under $500. We examine in detail the midrange "Enthusiast Kit" that retails for $399.

Redline's Access Node Ready for ISPs Wayne Kawamoto
[August 27, 2002] Redline Communications is touting its point-to-point 5.8 GHz Access Node 50 (AN-50) that can be amped up to span 30 miles and achieve speeds up to 72 Mbps.

Dyband's Satellite Management Solution Wayne Kawamoto
[August 23, 2002] Dyband, a supplier of IP traffic management solutions to service providers, said its IP traffic management solution delivers effective quality-of-service for satellite access.

Long-Range Fixed Wireless Solutions Wayne Kawamoto
[August 20, 2002] ADC's Digivance Long-Range Coverage Solutions (LRCS) promise to enhance the coverage and capacity of wireless networks using 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, UMTS, or SMR.

Let Pronto and iPass Manage Your Wi-Fi Wayne Kawamoto
[August 15, 2002] Pronto Networks and hotspot provider iPass have signed an agreement to sell iPass compliant hotspots to service providers and to outsource billing for the hotspots to Pronto Networks.

Wireless Authentication for Solaris Wayne Kawamoto
[August 1, 2002] Meetinghouse Data Communications claims that its AEGIS line of network authentication software is the first to offer TTLS authentication server software that supports Sun's Solaris operating system.

3COM Upgrades Wireless Bridge Wayne Kawamoto
[July 23, 2002] 3Com's Wireless LAN Building-to-Building Bridge promises compatibility with any Wi-Fi certified access point and offers additional throughput and range.

D-Link First to Market with Dual Band Router Eric Griffith
[July 16, 2002] The new AirPro DI-764 supports Internet sharing for both 802.11a and 802.11b users, as well as four Ethernet clients. The product has an integrated NAT firewall.

Agere's Latest Remote Outdoor Router Wayne Kawamoto
[July 9, 2002] Agere's new outdoor router, the OR-500, promises a 10 mile range and supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE). The company's new outdoor router software now has a plethora of new features.

USR's Latest 802.11b AP and Cards Lonny Paul
[July 9, 2002] These 802.11b products use a new chipset to double the transmission rate to 22 Mbps. This review examines the US Robotics access point and client cards that incorporate the new chipset.

RadioLAN's Compact Wireless Bridge ISP-Planet Staff
[July 2, 2002] The compact Campus BridgeLINK-Lite combines several powerful units into a single hardened enclosure that achieves price and space savings. Pricing is antipated to be $1,799 per side.

ADSL Router With WLAN Wayne Kawamoto
[June 25, 2002] ZyXEL's Prestige 650HW router has both a wireless LAN and a four-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch. The company claims it packs the functionality of three devices into one unit.

Mesh Wireless Platform Wayne Kawamoto
[June 18, 2002] Wave Wireless introduced its "all-in-one" 2.4 GHz broadband wireless solution that offers point-to-multipoint and mesh options to connect networks over distances of up to 25 miles.

airBridge to the Outdoors Eric Griffith
[June 17, 2002] smartBridges has announed a $379 outdoor antenna that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) and can withstand temperatures from -40 degrees to 131 degrees Fahrenheit.

Wi-Fi News Briefs Gerry Blackwell
[June 4, 2002] New bridge from Alvarion connects base stations with otherwise inaccessible customers, USURF makes waves in the Rocky Mountains, and researchers say Wi-Fi to overtake MMDS in the U.S.

Hotspot-in-a-Box Gerry Blackwell
[May 14, 2002] We're not sure if anybody has actually figured out how to make money from building Wi-Fi hotspots just yet, but there sure are a bunch of companies out there taking a shot at it.

Point to Point at 155 Mbps Wayne Kawamoto
[April 23, 2002] The SPEEDWAVE LM155 series of OC-3 digital microwave radios promise to offer ISPs point-to-point radio communications at speeds up to 155 Mbps.

Review: ORiNOCO SOHO Network Kit Ronald Pacchiano
[April 16, 2002] At about $300 street price, the ORiNOCO Wireless Internet Kit is a great value, but the kit lacks flexibility and is harmed by poor documentation and a host of other shortcomings.

Dyband Gets IP Traffic to Shape Up ISP-Planet Staff
[April 10, 2002] This intelligent IP traffic management solution measures and controls subscribers bandwidth usage, allowing WISPs to control aggressive users, minimize network congestion, and more.

MAXRAD's 2.4 GHz ISM Antenna Wayne Kawamoto
[April 9, 2002] This new antenna supports 2.4 GHz ISM wireless internet and is designed to let system planners contour coverage and to be less susceptible to interference from adjacent antennas.

T3 Connector for WLANs Wayne Kawamoto
[April 8, 2002] RAD Data's RIC-T3/ETH interface converter promises to reduce the cost of connecting routers and switches to T3 services.

Tsunami 100 Mbps 5.8 GHz Bridge Wayne Kawamoto
[March 27, 2002] Western Multiplex Corporation's Tsunami 100 Mbps 5.8 GHz Wireless Bridge promises wire speeds and fast Ethernet in a single band.

Easy Wireless Deployment With WaveRider ISP-Planet Staff
[March 12, 2002] WaveRider debuts two new wireless LMS Starter Kits as part of its product family designed to deliver cost-effective wire-free broadband solutions for home access and commercial connectivity.

Quick Eagle's 4230 WAN Access Router Wayne Kawamoto
[March 5, 2002] Quick Eagle's 4230 WAN Access Router combines a router with a data service unit. The package offers enhanced network monitoring capabilities in a single, low-priced device.

Redline Dares To Cross NLOS Limits Gerry Blackwell
[February 26, 2002] Our quest for inexpensive, small, but reliable non-line of sight wireless equipment continues. This time, we're off to field tests in Canada by way of Southern California.

Lynx OC-3 5.3/5.8 GHz Bridge Wayne Kawamoto
[January 31, 2002] The Lynx OC-3 wireless bridge offers 155 Mpbs in the 5.3/5.8 Ghz U-NII band and is designed to supplement metro optical rings or to provide backhaul for wireless networks.

Cheaper NLOS Kit for 900 MHz Services ISP-Planet Staff
[January 31, 2002] WaveRider debuts its new system designed to deliver a low-cost, non-line-of-sight solution for wireless Internet services providing fixed wireless access over license-exempt 900 MHz spectrum.

Build a Mesh WLAN Wayne Kawamoto
[January 14, 2002] CoWave Networks' MeshCast technology is being designed to help service providers by automating network design and by utilizing a higher availability mesh architecture.

Radio Waves' Pro-Vider Base Stations ISP-Planet Staff
[January 4, 2002] Radio Waves, Inc. released a new line of base station antennas called the Pro-Vider series, designed for cost-conscious operators utilizing the unlicensed 2.4 GHz spectrum.