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wireless network
A system that transmits and receives radio signals over the air. The term generally refers to Wi-Fi local area networks (LANs) as well as the optional data services provided by the nationwide...
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Definition: wireless network
A system that transmits and receives radio signals over the air. The term generally refers to Wi-Fi local area networks (LANs) as well as the optional data services provided by the nationwide cellular carriers (WANs). See Wi-Fi, wireless LAN and cellular generations.
Other Wireless Systems
AM radio, FM radio, satellite radio, satellite TV, satellite Internet access and broadcast TV are also, in fact, wireless networks.
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Wireless network problems on the rise, study says
Wireless network issues are increasing as more consumers use web services on their smartphones. Plus, winners and losers in each region of the U.S.
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MIT: built-in motion sensors in devices improve wireless data rates
Researchers at MIT have developed a set of new communications protocols that use information about a portable device's movement to improve handoffs.
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Huawei sues to block Motorola's wireless network sale to Nokia Siemens
Huawei Technologies on Monday filed a lawsuit to stop the sale of Motorola's wireless network unit to Nokia Siemens.
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Smart meter reality check with GreenWave. Or, why smart meters aren't that smart. Yet.
The list of companies with intelligent energy management platforms continues to mushroom
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Wardriving police: password protect your wireless, or face a fine
Internet users in Germany, whose wireless networks are left password unprotected, can be fined up to 100 euros, according to a recent ruling by Germany's top criminal court. Just how realistic is...
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Juniper aims for larger piece of wireless network upgrade pie
Juniper Networks will roll out three products for mobile network providers to get a bigger slice of the 3G, 4G and LTE upgrade revenue pie.
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Searching for the weak link in university network security
With university networks often propping up governmental research and policies, should these networks be given a higher priority when it comes to security? Article
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802.11n approved; Not 'new' and hardly groundbreaking
With 802.11n now a ratified standard, it offers better range and faster speeds. But somehow, I don't see the long-term benefits for those with an existing infrastructure. Artcile
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EU ups its bet on LTE wireless networks
The European Union said Tuesday that it will invest a fresh €18 million ($25 million) in next generation mobile broadband network research. These networks, dubbed 4G or Long Term Evolution...
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IT Dojo: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy
For many offices, wireless networking is an important complement to the wired network, and in some cases, may even replace it. But, manually configuring the wireless settings on hundreds, or even...
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SmartSynch scores AT&T deal to jumpstart smart grid deployment
SmartSynch has teamed up with wireless network provider AT&T to create a series of services that electric utilities can use to collect meter information securely. The partnership will help...
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New SmartSynch interface uses public wireless networks to ship data to central location
Smart grid technology company SmartSynch has developed the Direct Connect eXternal (DCX) device, an IP-address piece of technology that can collect load profile, power quality, stand-by generator,...
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When Linux fails
At first glance, Free and Open Source software should be perfect for places like Mali. The local economy is poor, and average salaries make proprietary software an unimaginable expense for most...
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Using wireless networks to avoid car crashes
European researchers are working on a project named I-WAY, an acronym for 'Intelligent co-operative system in cars for road safety.' The goal of this project is to develop new automotive safety...
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Remote buffer overflow bug bites Linux Kernel
A remote buffer overflow vulnerability in the Linux Kernel could be exploited by attackers to execute code or cripple affected systems, according to a Gentoo bug report that just became public....
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Future wireless networks could be powered by "smart lighting"
A light bulb went off in the head of researchers at Boston University about a new wireless networking technology, which was very appropriate considering that it involves, well, light bulbs. The...
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Wireless networks mimicking biological systems
The goal of the EU-funded WINSOC project is to build self-organizing networks of wireless sensors by applying principles learned from living organisms. These wireless sensors will be used for a...
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Do U.S. carriers get a bum rap for their wireless networks?
You will often see stories about the evil U.S. wireless carriers and I have to admit that I sometimes rant about some of the frustrations I experience with the carriers. However, I have to say...
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Latest spectrum auction could mean national wireless network
The FCC is set to vote on rules for a new spectrum auction that would require the winner to deliver wireless Internet across wide swaths of America, AP reports. "We're hoping there will be...
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How wireless power could deliver a truly wireless network
I have often pondered exactly how Wi-Fi works. How do we really grab all this great content out of thin air? (Not being a scientist, I just lumped it in with other airborne magic like FM radio and...
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