When it comes to buying wireless access points (APs), now is a tricky time. Don't forget to keep an eye on the latest from IEEE. Draft 802.11n products are improving but are not yet mature. Today's ...

If I was in the market for a new wireless access point the first thing I would do is start looking for products based on the IEEE 802.11a standard. Compared with the older 11Mbps 802.11b products, 802 ...

A higher price with inconsistent performance eliminated the 3Com Access Point 6000 from Editors' Choice consideration. Installation and basic configuration are quick and easy, but attempting a more in ...

Cisco joins the rush to deploy draft 802.11n gear for the enterprise with a two-radio access point; with both radios, top data rate hits 600Mbps. Cisco Tuesday jumped into the IEEE 802.11n wireless ...

The Nokia A032 is a well-constructed piece of hardware and a strong performer—once you finally have it configured. But we were frazzled by the time we finished configuring it, using its confusing Web ...

In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless? The growth of ...

Nokia on May 6 announced a new wireless LAN access point tailored to the exact needs of public "hotspots", such as airports, hotels, and convention centers, as well as corporate premises. The company ...

Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options. November 2003 ...