"WLANs / Wi-Fi" news, interviews, and features

News about WLANs / Wi-Fi

• U.S. Internet connection speeds still lag behind other developed nations

  The average U.S. Internet connection speed continues to lag, according to the latest State of the Internet report.

• Looking for something nearby? Wi-Fi Aware could find it for you

  A new technology from the Wi-Fi Alliance offers efficient, peer-to-peer service discovery

• Wi-Fi password-sharing feature in Windows 10 raises security concerns

  The option would allow anyone with a network's password to share access to it with all their friends

• Fon keeps adding Wi-Fi hotspots, but struggles to crack the US

  Deals in Australia, Spain, Italy and Japan are fueling growth

• Juniper, Ruckus join hands with an eye on mobile growth

  The alliance will combine Juniper's wired networks with Ruckus's Wi-Fi technology

• Wi-Fi and LTE join up for gigabit mobile service in Korea

  The GiGA LTE system from KT and Samsung combines the two networks

Interviews about WLANs / Wi-Fi

• There's no bubble in business Wi-Fi, Aerohive CEO says

  David Flynn sees a growing need for dense Wi-Fi networks with cloud-based management

Features about WLANs / Wi-Fi

• ‘Unlawful' WiFi hotspot blocking ruling highlights academic IT headaches

  Managing the wireless environment at the average college or university can be a difficult task at the best of times, and when students and staff ...

• What's next for Wi-Fi? A second wave of 802.11ac devices, and then: 802.11ax

  While you consider which 802.11ac router to buy, the industry is working hard to render it obsolete

• Tomorrow's news today: The biggest tech stories of 2014

  Concepts like the smartwatch, 3D printing, device ID, biometrics and connected cars will be among the biggest tech headlines in 2014.

• 8 essential features you need in a business router

  It's not enough to offer the latest wireless standard. Make sure the router that will support your office is up to snuff.

• Opinion: The Internet of Things, huge data, and Starbucks

  The coffee cup you get from Starbucks will eventually be instrumented and connected.

• Six home networking technologies to watch out for

  Three main wired and three wireless systems are being showcased at CES