Mobile & Wireless

Running voice traffic over a WLAN is a tempting idea, but quality of service problems are keeping many away. This article describes one method to improve performance: using a virtual LAN within your wireless network. Read on to find out the pros and cons.

In order to really take off as a standard, WiMax needs to be allocated spectrum in a number of countries around the world. The WiMax Forum has now set up a working group to move towards that goal.

At a recent trade show in Singapore, iPass demonstrated that its client software works with a variety of security protocols, including RADIUS, 802.1X, and GIS.

Anyone who's hired a cross-country moving company knows that there can be harrowing times when no one can tell you where you furniture is. Now Bekins HomeDirectUSA, an Illinois-base moving company, is teaming up with IT giants to provide a wireless tracking system for its trucks. Customers can get instant, Web-based information about the location of their belongings.

Computers and multimedia equipment are set to converge for home users, but the slow rate of wireless data transfer between them is holding things back. Many observers see the up and coming ultrawideband (UWB) technology as something that will change all that.

Want to make sure that your Wi-Fi products meet the standard? The Wi-Fi Alliance is now selling the test bed that it uses for certification.

Sprint and Verizon have announced that they're both on pace to make a billion dollars from wireless data services - downloading ringtones, phone-based Internet broadband, and the like. That may sound like a lot, but it's significantly lower than projections for the market.

Voice over WLAN technology has the industry buzzing. But one tech columnist tried a number of services in the field, and in his opinion, none of them are ready for prime time.

Acacia Technologies began making waves last year when it claimed that it had in effect patented streaming media. Now the company is moving against wireless media companies as well.

You're no doubt aware that you can buy Wi-Fi airtime in major airports around the world. But did you know that the airlines based in those airports also have to pay to access the same networks? Needless to say, they're not happy about it. Read on to find out how the battle is shaping up.

Now that the FCC has approved the iPAQ h6300, HP is set to release the smartphone in the U.S. The product will be the first triband (Bluetooth, cellular, and Wi-Fi) phone marketed here.

News filtering out from a closed meeting Wal-Mart held with its suppliers on RFID isn't good news for those who were hoping for a delay in implementing the technology. However, Wal-Mart insists that the technological shift will ultimately be good for its suppliers.