No More Dead Spots with Home Wi-Fi Mesh Networking
Faithful readers of this space will recall from several weeks ago our previous article on AmpliFi, one of the better …
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ZigBee: Cute Name, Serious Standard
The familiarized name for the IEEE 802.15.4 standard, ZigBee is an open global specification applying to high-level communication protocols for …
Project Fi: The New Wireless World Order?
The folks who bring you Google Fiber, Google Chrome, Google Glass and many other tech innovations have come up with …
Amplifi Mesh System: Overview and Specifications
An emerging brand from upstart San Jose-based Ubiquiti Networks, Amplifi (pronounced “amp-lye-fye“) currently offers three top-shelf Wi-Fi router/extenders for home …
The Global Wi-Fi Footprint of iPass
In business since 1996, California-based iPass today is a multi-national global Wi-Fi service provider (GSP) with a truly worldwide Wi-Fi …
Welcome to the Matrix: Wireless Access Points Will Be Everywhere
Back in 2014, ipass predicted that by 2018 there would be one public hotspot for every 20 people on earth. …
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Are Wireless Earbuds Worth It? (Answered)
Earbuds – you either love ’em or hate ’em. Most people who listen to music have strong opinions about using …
SpyChips or Tracking Tool?—The Pandora’s Box of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags
The primogenitor of Near Field Communication (NFC) – illustrated previously in this series – Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a …
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Have Confidence and Assurance in Official Wi-Fi Certified Products
Although “Wi-Fi” has become a more or less generic term for wireless transmission, it in fact is a trademark of …
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Analyze This! Why Your WLAN Needs a Network Analyzer
A network analyzer — sounds like a good idea but what is it and what does it do? Perhaps more …
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