Networking Device Makers See Healthy Revenue Growth In Q3
Published on July 3, 2008 to MiscellaneousDespite growing concerns of an economic slowdown worldwide, most Taiwan network-equipment makers, including Accton Technology, Alpha Networks, D-Link and Gemtek Technology, expect revenues to... Read more
3GSM: Yahoo Intros Social Networking For Cellphones, Acquires Maven Networks
Published on February 12, 2008 to Business & LawYahoo today provided first details about oneConnect, a mobile communications service that combines messaging with social networking features. In a wave of announcements, the company also said that... Read more
FBI and CIA Jump on Board the Social Networking Bandwagon
Published on September 8, 2008 to NetworkingWhat would happen if the FBI launched it’s own MySpace? Well, we’re about to find out. Read more
Motorola Developing Android-based Social Networking Phone?
Published on October 15, 2008 to SmartphonesIt seems Motorola is really serious about this whole Android thing. Recent reports showed that the company was looking to put together an Android team of upwards of 300 people. Read more
Retailers Use Social Networking to Catch Thieves
Published on December 2, 2008 to Business & LawComing into the holiday season, lots of shoppers are focused on finding that perfect gift. While retailers are traditionally looking to capitalize on consumer spending, there are always the... Read more
Wireless Networking Need To Know 2006
Published on February 27, 2006 to Networking
Wireless Networking NTK - Product Types
Published on December 5, 2002 to NetworkingWireless products come in many different "flavors" and differences between some of them are subtle. Let's start by looking at the different types of "Client Adapters". These products are used to connect one device to a wireless network, much like an Ethernet network interface card (NIC). Most of the adapters can work either in a peer-to-peer network (this is called Ad Hoc mode), or through an Access Point that connects to a larger, usually wired, network (Infrastructure mode). HomeRF based devices also support both methods of communication, but switch methods on the fly. PC CardThis format is familiar to laptop and PDA users and comes in 16bit and CardBus (32 bit) forms. Unfortunately, manufacturers often don't tell you which technology they use, so if your laptop supports only CardBus adapters, you may have do experiment to find out whether a product will work for you. PC Cards have been the format of choice for laptop users, but have the disadvantages of relatively high power usage and poor antenna orientation. Read more
Wireless Networking NTK - Technologies
Published on August 15, 2002 to NetworkingA year or so ago (early 2001), you had two choices for wireless networking products: Home RF and 802.11b. In mid 2002, your choices have expanded to four main contenders (802.11b, "enhanced" 802.11b, 802.11a, and Bluetooth) and one dying one (Home RF). More choices are coming later in 2002 and 2003, with a lot of activity in "combo" products that meld together two or more standards into one product. First, let's look at what you can actually buy today for building your wireless LAN (WLAN). Read more
Wireless Networking NTK - Setting up
Published on October 11, 2002 to NetworkingNow that you know the building blocks of a wireless network, how do you put them together into something that will let you get some work done while you're sitting in your favorite chair? Glad you asked! The approach you take depends on where you're starting from, so we'll take a look at the common situations. Read more
Wireless Networking NTK - Introduction
Published on August 15, 2002 to NetworkingSo you finally have given in to all the hype and decided to look into wireless networking? Well, you've come to the right place. We'll help you understand the buzzwords, choose a technology, and get set up in a variety of different ways. We'll also try to guide you around the many traps that you can easily stumble into. Read more
