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Move aside twisted-pair Ethernet, its time for WiFi to take the network reins
2014-12-03 20:47:44| Extremetech
Ethernet, the wired LAN networking standard, has always been remarkably solid. In much the same way that WiFi has ruled wireless networking since its inception in 1997, Ethernet has always stayed the course, adopting and refining new technologies as required, but never ever diverging from the path. Unfortunately, it now seems that the calm, gradual, standardized updates to Ethernet might finally be coming to a close; there's a crack in the Ethernet monolith, and ironically it's all WiFi's fault.
Qualcomm hopes to cure Wi-Fi rage with enterprise platform
2014-12-03 17:20:14| Wireless - Topix.net
Using Wi-Fi networks in crowded environments can be a soul-destroying experience, but next-generation access points powered by Qualcomm chipsets will use a new antenna technology to ease the pain. Wi-Fi has become a victim of its own success, leaving busy networks simply unable to handle all the laptops, smartphones and tablets we use today.
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Should Television Airwaves Provide Free WiFi?
2014-12-03 02:36:49| Wireless - Topix.net
As television usage shrinks, some researchers suggest turning the bandwidths traditionally used for television into common property for a free public WiFi service. Broadcasting over long distances and through walls could have far-reaching consequences and a positive economic impact.
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AT&T Provides Free WiFi for Old Pasadena
2014-12-02 22:22:10| Wireless - Topix.net
Tis the season of giving, and for folks traveling along Colorado Boulevard in Old Pasadena , they'll be happy to see they now have access to free WiFi . Starting this month, AT&T has teamed up with the City of Pasadena to install 14 wireless access points providing free high speed internet access.
NY public libraries to offer portable WiFi units
2014-12-02 18:07:37| Wireless - Topix.net
Public libraries in New York City will be making about 10,000 portable Wi-Fi units available for their patrons. The New York Times says the free program will start later this month at branches of the New York Public Library, the Queens Library and the Brooklyn Public Library.
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