... Cisco's networking security extensions for wireless LANs (called LEAP), which will also be software upgradeable. But rivals that build wireless networking chipsets, however, point out that Intel is building into laptops a platform that is locked into the 802.11b wireless networking standard at a time when other chipmakers are building multi-mode wireless chips into ... laptops that also run on 802.11a and 802.11g wireless networking protocols. The a and g versions, for example, can operate on higher bands of spectrum where there is less clutter than ... mobile technology is also avail...

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... device, or access point, connects to the wired network from a fixed location using standard Ethernet cable. The access point receives, buffers and transmits data between the components of the WLAN (laptops, printers, handheld devices and other wireless equipment) and the wired network infrastructure. A single access point can support a small group of users and can function within a range of less than 100 ... ...

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... fundamental problem that wireless communications faces is that none of the major wireless data services is ideal for all applications. The stumbling blocks to widespread adoption of data connections for laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs) include the lack of compatibility between services, the cost of the services, and the size and price of wireless modems. History of Wireless Communications Radio ... ...

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... another well known name leading in wireless real estate listing service that lets brokers and agents get up to the minute information on properties using BlackBerry wireless handheld, basic PDAs, laptops, or wireless phone. BlackBerry allows users to stay connected with secure, wireless access to email and be able to integration various email accounts with 'Always On, Always Connected' capability, corporate ... ...

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... device, or access point, connects to the wired network from a fixed location using standard Ethernet cable. The access point receives, buffers and transmits data between the components of the WLAN (laptops, printers, handheld devices and other wireless equipment) and the wired network infrastructure. A single access point can support a small group of users and can function within a range of less than 100 ... ...

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... such as cordless phones operate between 902-928 Mhz. Other examples of wireless devices and applications are pagers (alphanumeric, two-way, & three-way) PDA's, wireless modems and NIC cards for laptops. The need to keep in touch has fueled the drive for innovation in the Wireless Communication Industries. Bluetooth Technology is a perfect example of the next big standard. It has revolutionized ... ...

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... in homes, small and medium businesses, and large enterprises and in a growing number of public wireless networking hot spots. Several major laptop vendors are shipping or have plans to ship laptops with internal 802.11b NICs. Designing for wireless network requires new considerations than designing for wired network. An important factor is the tradeoff between radio-frequency (RF) coverage and capacity ... ...

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