Life's a beach on mobile broadband Nov 2, 2009
Considering the family's luggage now contains two iPhones, a MacBook and a 10 inch Eee PC, I like to throw a mobile broadband router in my bag ... It seems to be very good hooked up to my D-Link mobile broadband router - offering 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Several electronics taken from house Nov 2, 2009
Two TVs, an Xbox 360, a camcorder and a wireless router, worth a total of $2,147, were stolen, according to the police report. The woman told police her son lives in the house, but was out of town. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Weak forecast hits Novatel Wireless shares Nov 1, 2009
The company said Thursday that there was a buildup of inventory at wireless carriers such as Verizon and Sprint for its MiFi mobile router, which has been popular. Novatel forecast sales for the quarter of $85 million to $95 million and net income of 4 to 12 cents a share. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Juniper Networks Evolves Its Silicon and More Nov 1, 2009
Networking isn't just about routers and switches anymore ... The first Juniper systems that will benefit from the Trio silicon are Juniper's MX series routers ... For example Juniper's MX 960 router on its own can deliver 960 Gbps of bandwidth but with the MX 3D it can now deliver 2. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service Oct 31, 2009
One of the iPhones accessed the ATetwork; the other accessed the Clearwire 4G network via a Wi-Fi connection to a WiMAX router. The video playback over the ATork was choppy, whereas the video accessed over the Clearwire network was smooth and clear. (SearchMobileComputing.com)
Updated: Juniper challenges Cisco on the edge Oct 30, 2009
By contrast, Cisco's latest ASR-9000 router has throughput of about 80 Gbits/s and the Alcatel-Lucent SP1 delivers about 60 Gbits/s, said Luc Ceuppens, vice president of product marketing for Juniper. The chips will consume about 37W per 10 Gbit/s Ethernet link, compared to 60-90W consumed by competing 90nm chip sets, he added. (EETimes)
Grupo Salinas Chairman Ricardo Salinas Delivers Keynote Message During VII Foro Iberoamericano of the Asociacion Iberoamericana de Centros de Investigacion y Empresas de Telecomunicaciones Oct 30, 2009
He also showcased a handheld wireless router product, known as Mi-Fi, an interesting application to control delivery fleets, and other technologies to monitor activity at points of sales. He also presented an application called Red Movil, which allows bill payments, deposits and account information from a handset. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
4 Brocade Talks Next-Gen Bandwidth Oct 29, 2009
The 100 GbE offerings from Alcatel-Lucent, Juniper and Cisco are all based on a similar approach, through which a 100 GbE services card will plug into a core router to begin delivering 100 GbE services. Though the major vendors will all be vying for a share of the 100 GbE pie, Brocade is hoping to compete successfully by taking some of the interesting features it supports today on 10 GbE and moving them to the next-generation technology, Zahid said. (Datamation)
Cisco spends a billion on big security deals Oct 28, 2009
In 2007, the router giant acquired messaging security company. "With the acquisition of ScanSafe, Cisco is executing on our vision to build a borderless network security architecture," says Tom Gillis, a Cisco vice president. (USA Today -- Tech)
Tech Q and A: Should I Upgrade to Windows 7? Oct 28, 2009
Content is passing through the same router to get to both machines on your network ... Another way of testing this is to power-cycle the router in your home. (Fox News)
Lock Down Your Wi-Fi Router Oct 27, 2009
What happens when you add a Wi-Fi router to your wired LAN ... I like to travel with a wireless router, such as the CradlePoint CTR500 Cellular-ready travel router or the Router ... Q: I've got a wired LAN, and one node is a Wi-Fi router. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Students launch camera near space Oct 25, 2009
" Don't Miss iReport.com: iReport.com: Will you watch the shuttle launch? These enterprising students seem to have hit a nerve with the public, probably because their effort costs so little, suggesting that anyone with some know-how and a few common tools can photograph the edge of space. That's something normally reserved for big-budget agencies like NASA. They're also tapping into the exploding do-it-yourself movement online. Web sites like and Instructables offer blueprints for people who... (CNN -- Tech)
Share Files Over the Web with Weezo Oct 24, 2009
If you are connecting to the Internet via a router, you must configure it to forward incoming traffic on port 80 to the IP address of the Weezo PC. This is so Weezo can work over the Internet. On your router's Web-based configuration utility, find the virtual server or port forwarding settings. (Datamation)
How to Fix Wireless Lag in Vista an... Oct 24, 2009
If other symptoms show up such as dropped packets, the problem is something else such as a problem with the wireless router or internet service provider. Lag can be caused by other network issues such as ISP issues and poor wireless signal quality. (Suite101.com)
Samsung LN40B650 HDTV Oct 24, 2009
Once you've connected the TV to your router, you can enjoy Twitter, YouTube, an assortment of Yahoo widgets (Video, News, Sports, Flickr, and so on), and games such as sudoku. The YouTube interface is intelligently designed, and it defaults to playing videos in a smallish frame--a fortunate choice, since YouTube filling a 40-inch screen is not a pretty sight. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
LG 42LH50 42-Inch HDTV Oct 23, 2009
Network setup proved nearly instantaneous and effortless with the set connected via ethernet to a router with DHCP enabled, and in my tests it prompted an immediate but painless software update. The menu button brings up eight simple icons for fine-tuning everything from channel listings (you can choose to exclude channels when you're browsing with your remote) to settings for picture, sound, timer/clock, network, inputs, and parental controls. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Broadband bags Oct 23, 2009
The receiver can then be plugged in, using ethernet cables, to a standard router, VoIP (voice over internet protocol) phone or similar devices. The kit provides internet speeds comparable to low-end broadband connections. (BBC News -- Technology)
Cisco ISR Routers Get Big Refresh Oct 22, 2009
Cisco's new ISR 3900 routerSource: Cisco. At the core of Cisco's traditional networking business is its networking routers -- and specifically the popular ISR (Integrated Services Router), which has sold more than 7 million units ... Cisco's router enhancements comes on the heels of a pair of major multibillion-dollar acquisition bids in areas adjacent to its core network routing business -- for and. (Datamation)
Yahoo to Allow Users to Opt Out of Custom Ads Oct 22, 2009
A virtually perfect convergence of networking, storage, and digital display, this router delivers plenty to those who like their home networks stylish as well as functional. The new version adds a handful of new technologies that make it the best malware blocking and removal tool on the market. (Yahoo News -- Internet and WWW)
Escaping Vista Oct 22, 2009
If you access the internet using wi-fi, it may also be useful to have an Ethernet cable at hand to connect directly to your router or modem - just in case your wi-fi card needs a new driver. UPGRADE VISTA TO WINDOWS 7. (BBC News -- Technology)
Rethinking cable TV service? Oct 20, 2009
I got 12 months of free HBO, just started one year free on my equipment rental (1 box, 1 DVR, 1 cable router), they came out and replaced all my cable from the pole to the TVs. Yeah it s too expensive, but it works reliably. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Let's Kill Bluetooth Oct 17, 2009
Devices bearing this flavor of Wi-Fi will be able to connect to one another without the need for a wireless router ... (It won't let you get rid of the router entirely, though; you'll still need the router to share an Internet connection ... Wi-Fi's ad hoc mode must be activated through a deeply buried setting somewhere on your wireless preferences menu; most people would never notice it and would never even care to look after enduring the confusion of setting up a Wi-Fi router. (Slate)
NEP Broadcasting Debuts 'Super B' Oct 17, 2009
Fully equipped with a Grass Valley Trinix Video Router, Super B is wired for 20 VTRs, five 6-channel EVS Servers, 14 cameras, four graphics devices and a submix audio board. In addition, it offers 100 audio and video DAs and seven Lance Cobranet frames for distribution. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business Oct 17, 2009
Meanwhile, on the expo floor at the AUSA conference, Harris product managers and engineers demonstrated the 117G running a fully routed, digital broadband network, using Harris own Advanced Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) on one segment, and early releases of the JTRS Wideband Networking Waveform and Soldier Radio Waveform, bridging the two together with a router connected to two 117G radios. As part of the demonstration, Harris linked handheld and laptop computers running the Tactical... (FCW.com)
Smart cities Oct 17, 2009
" Outdoor meetings Will escaping the office make for freer meetings? While the other exhibits show how invention and cutting edge technology could be used in the future, perhaps the simplest of the projects 'Breakout!' concentrates on changing how we use them. Anthony Townsend and Dana Spiegel have spent years installing free wifi in New York's parks, enabling people to get online almost wherever they want. Now they are trying to encourage people to use that freedom to escape their offices, even... (BBC News -- Technology)
Field experiment on a robust hierarchical metropolitan quantum cryptography network Oct 16, 2009
The Wuhu cryptography network assembles the widely-used techniques of quantum router, active optical switch routing and trusted relay to construct a hierarchical and extendable structure. A full-mesh backbone network is built with a quantum router in the center to supply a no-congestion communication between all the gateways simultaneously, while the quantum switch based on the time multiplexing can achieve a balance for subnets between network efficiency and speed. (EurekAlert!)
ISP in file-sharing wi-fi hack Oct 16, 2009
"This information would extend to explaining to the account holder how they can secure their wireless router to ensure that it isn't accessed by unknown third parties," he added. Mistakes occur. (BBC News -- Technology)
New Flip camera has more storage -- at a higher price Oct 15, 2009
The folks behind the sold their company to router powerhouse Cisco Systems earlier this year -- and now there's a new Flip under the Cisco management. Alas, it's got a bigger price tag than earlier versions. (USA Today -- Tech)
The Tech Chronicles A daily dose of postings from The Chronicle's... Oct 15, 2009
The Wi-Fi Alliance said Wednesday that it's almost ready to release specifications that would allow Wi-Fi devices to connect to one another without the need for a wireless router ... Imagine TVs, cameras, computers, printers, smart phones and other consumer electronics that could communicate with each other without having to use a wireless router ... com/blogs/tech) Articles The Wi-Fi Alliance said Wednesday that it's almost ready to release specifications that would allow Wi-Fi devices to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Beat the crowds, get a better Wi-Fi connection Oct 14, 2009
Again, you know from your home wireless network that you should place the router antenna up high and clear of clutter, and you get a better signal on the remote computer if you are in direct line with the output ... As most wireless routers are hidden behind ceilings or wall panels, or otherwise out of view, this may be your best bet ... Note that many hotel wireless systems have been set up somewhat willy-nilly; one connectivity expert I know has seen systems that he says "can barely support a... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Police Blotter 10/13/09 Oct 13, 2009
An Odessa man reported someone entered his apartment and took a computer, TV and Internet router worth a total of $1,600 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday in the 4900 block of East University Boulevard. BURGLARY OF A VEHICLE. (Odessa American, TX)
Customers win as AT&T, Comcast vie head-to-head Oct 13, 2009
ATw U-Verse equipment built by Cisco not only has a DVR but includes a wireless router. (Rick Guy/The Clarion-Ledger). (The Clarion-Ledger)
EnGenius Technologies Inc Adds a Powerful Dual-Band Wireless N Router and Dual-Band USB Wireless Adapter to its New Consumer Line Oct 13, 2009
The latest addition to EnGenius' growing consumer line is the ESR-7750, a dual-band wireless N router, and the EUB 9801, the corresponding USB wireless adapter ... Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2009 -- Last month, EnGenius Technologies entered the consumer market with a set of reliable, affordable wireless routers that are easy-to-use and are backed by powerful technology formerly reserved for the business market ... Today, EnGenius released its third home wireless router, ESR-7750 and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
MIT launched a modern Icarus with the right stuff Oct 12, 2009
For an extra boost, they attached the antenna from an old wireless router to the phone. Yeh walked around Boston with the phone to make sure it accurately tracked his movements. (Boston Globe)
3 The Best Security for Wireless Networks Oct 10, 2009
WPA2 includes two security standards: TKIP and CCMP. If you are using TKIP, it doesn t matter whether the router is WPA or WPA2 ... For whatever reason, the CCMP security protocol is referred to, incorrectly, as AES. So, when you are configuring a router, you need to first select WPA2, then you need to select AES (rather than TKIP) to get the best possible security and encryption ... The first flaw can be defended against simply by disabling Quality of Service (QOS) in your router. (eSecurityPlanet)
How to Choose a Wireless Router Oct 9, 2009
You probably already do this if you have a wireless router, or else you want to do this and so you'll need a wireless router. Or perhaps you have an old or underperforming router and simply want to upgrade ... Whether you're looking for better range, faster speed, or tighter security, these are a few things to know when going shopping for a wireless router. (Datamation)
Navy lays course for Second Fleet migration to NMCI Oct 9, 2009
Working under tight restrictions and timelines, the coordination between the organizations involved in transitioning the systems to NMCI worked out extremely well," he said. First of a kind The C2F MOC is the first to be built using NMCI's infrastructure. NMCI is also providing interoperability between the fleets networks and NMCI to maintain and improve command and control capabilities. C2F also moved its unclassified network into NMCI. About 1,000 users, 74 applications and 20 systems were... (FCW.com)
IOMEGA Brings NAS to SOHO/SMB Oct 9, 2009
It's a virtual plug and play design that automatically configures itself once it's connected to a router or switch. It has a 1GbE port, two USB ports and an iSCSI connector. (HardwareCentral)
Forget to take meds? Pill bottle will remind you Oct 8, 2009
Instead it connects to a third piece of hardware, a "gateway" plugged into a home's Internet router. But not all homes have routers, and configuring them can be tricky. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Martin Guitars: 175 years of sound Oct 7, 2009
The hand sanding of the body of a guitar has been replaced with a belt driven sander; the cutting of the edges of the guitar is done with a router that fills the building with so much noise it is often hard to hear the person talking right next to you. It's a sign that Martin Guitars has changed with the times. (CNN -- US)
17 Notably Bad Products from Great Tech Companies Oct 7, 2009
4) Home router MN-500/700 (2002). Notable for: Showing that once and for all, Microsoft never will be a router/networking vendor ... Even though Microsoft is predominantly a software vendor, they do try to sell the occasional piece of hardware, and this one was a total dog: a home wireless router akin to the thousands of products from Linksys, Netgear and numerous other vendors. (Datamation)
DISA ramps up cloud-computing platform Oct 7, 2009
The provisioned servers will be accessible via the Unclassified but Sensitive IP Router Network and, beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Secret IP Router Network. Although DISA is using virtualization to maximize server use, end users do not need expertise in virtualization management. (FCW.com)
EnGenius Technologies Introduces a Wireless N Router and USB Wireless Adapter to their Family of Powerfully Efficient Wireless Home Networking Technol Oct 7, 2009
The ESR-9753, a long range wireless n router, and EUB-9703, the corresponding USB wireless adapter, use the 802 ... Capitalizing on their years of experience in the commercial wireless arena, EnGenius engineers have created yet another home wireless router, the ESR-9753, and a complimentary , the EUB-9703, which can efficiently handle the demands and distances of today's home wireless network ... "Not only have our engineers included the latest technology to efficiently and quickly transfer data... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
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EnGenius Technologies Introduces a Wireless N Router and USB Wireless Adapter to their Family of Powerfully Efficient Wireless Home Networking Technol - Yahoo ... EnGenius Technologies Introduces a Wireless N Router and USB Wireless Adapter to their Family of Powerfully Efficient Wireless Home Networking Technol ... The ESR-9753, a long range wireless n router, and EUB-9703, the corresponding USB wireless adapter, use the 802. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Verizon router glitch slams parts of U.S. Oct 4, 2009
(10-02) 14:32 PDT -- A Verizon router failure in the northeastern U.S. caused an outage that Internet engineers and Twitter users reported on Friday afternoon ... Verizon is still investigating the problem, but it apparently involved a card in a router in New York City that failed, according to Verizon spokesman John Bonomo ... The router was taken offline and traffic seems to have recovered, Bonomo said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Lockheed wins $31M cyber contract Oct 3, 2009
For example, work will include developing router technologies that allow for authenticating information and automating network configurations. With systems from land, air and space connected to the Global Information Grid, cyber security is vital to every aspect of military operations, and new network threats and attacks require revolutionary protection concepts, said John Mengucci, president of Lockheed s Information Systems & Global Services-Defense. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Lockheed leads effort to strengthen military networks security Oct 3, 2009
In developing this new protocol for military networks, Lockheed Martins team will develop router technologies that include strong authentication and self-configuration capabilities to improve security, reduce the need for trained network personnel and lower overall life cycle costs for network management. The giant defense contractors team to develop the new Military Network Protocol includes Anagran Inc., Juniper Networks, LGS Innovations and Microsoft Corp. Stanford University also will... (FCW.com)
PSP Go review: Sony is charging you much more, for much less Oct 2, 2009
It took me a few tries to download the entirety of Gran Turismo on the PSP for some reason, the hardware lost the connection to my wireless router, and each time I had to begin from scratch. That's incredibly annoying, especially when the wireless technology inside the system is somewhat stale. (Ars Technica)
Smartphone Review: The Palm Pre Oct 2, 2009
Results on a PC hard-wired to the router: in the 7. 5-Mbps range. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Are you a satellite or cable user? Oct 2, 2009
Get a router, (they're cheap), then you can give Internet to every computer in your house no matter if your cable or satellite. Use a wireless router with a wireless access card you won't be burdened with having to wire anything up either. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Putting Linux on Parental Control Oct 2, 2009
Realizing this, it is critical to realize that one of the best places to protect your kids from objectionable content is right from your family router. Many routers today come with built-in services that allow for various levels of content filtering ... for example, has routers available that provide parents with much of the control they have been looking for. (Datamation)
How do we teach kids self control? Oct 1, 2009
(I had router problems yesterday. So, I am giving you two blogs today. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
China's Online Censors Work Overtime Oct 1, 2009
The Onion Router, or TOR, also uses proxy servers to help users gain access to restricted sites. Some half a million people rely on it daily, according to TOR Executive Director Andrew Lewman, who says China is one of the service's top users. (BusinessWeek)
A Networking Primer: What’s a MAC Address? Oct 1, 2009
When you encounter a MAC address but don t know the device it belongs to (for example, routers sometimes list the IP and MAC addresses for attached devices without providing any other information about them) identifying the OUI can help you identify the device (or at least narrow it down) ... Whether your DHCP server resides in a router, or a Windows 200x or other type of server, you ll need to know a device s MAC address to create a DHCP reservation for it. (SmallBusinessComputing)
Watch your TV from thousands of miles away Sep 24, 2009
One downside of the Slingbox, though, is that it does not offer wireless support out of the box, meaning users need to put their Slingbox close to their Internet router or buy a separate wireless or home powerline adapter. Also, it is not designed to let users record video onto computers. (MSNBC -- Technology)
AT&T signal booster may help, but could add to bill Sep 23, 2009
Femtocells can be plugged directly into a cable or DSL modem, or a wireless router. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Burglary follows flood in Athens Sep 23, 2009
Upon returning home, the pair found the front door had been kicked in, water continued to seep into their apartment, and a TV, PlayStation 2, wireless router, DVD recorder, TiVo box, cable box and cable modem had been stolen. The stolen items are valued at more than $1,500, according to the report. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Marine Technologies, LLC Expands Global Maritime VSAT Service in Partnership with iDirect and Intelsat Sep 22, 2009
Vessels are equipped with iDirect's Evolution X5 Satellite Router and a marine stabilized antennae designed by MT to operate in both Ku-band and C-band ... The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) integrates advanced technology into iDirect's portfolio of hubs, routers and network management software to address the growing complexity of deploying and managing global IP networks. (PR Newswire)
Decking Out Your 'Man Cave' Sep 20, 2009
For supplying ample bandwidth, a Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N-Gigabit Router will do the trick. It uses the new, faster 802. (ABC News -- Business)
Sky TV Readying New HD Server with IP Distribution? Sep 20, 2009
Various configurations options for the cabling, including a satellite connection to all boxes in the home or a satellite connection to a single box and broadband router. Users were also shown a diagram of a PC connected to the Sky system network which it appears could be used as another client. (Multichannel News)
Testco10 Reports First Quarter Of Fiscal 2005 Results Sep 20, 2009
" Non-GAAP net income for Q1 05 was $28.3 million, or $0.11 per share basic and $0.10 per share diluted, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $20.8 million, or $0.08 per share basic and diluted, reported in Q4 04 and non-GAAP net income of $7.5 million, or $0.03 per share basic and diluted, reported in Q1 04. Non-GAAP net income for Q1 05 excludes a one time warranty benefit, variable stock-based compensation benefit, gains related to repurchases of convertible subordinated debt, deferred stock... (PR Newswire)
Bypass Microsoft's Xbox 360 Silly Peripheral Prices Sep 19, 2009
A little utility called , which lets you hack a stock wireless router (say an old one just lying around, or any of the dozens available new or used for $30 or less) and. All you need is a couple feet of Ethernet cable ($1), the wireless router ($30), DD-WRT's firmware (free), and verification that your router makes. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Editors notes: Oh, the mighty paperclip Sep 18, 2009
The last one before I got to talk with a person involved Verizon testing my router ... I told him what lights were functioning on my router, and he said everything looked OK on his end ... So he concluded we needed to perform a hard reset of my router. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
DOD opens some classified information to non-federal officials Sep 18, 2009
Under the program, authorized state, local or tribal officials will be able to access pre-approved data on the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network. However, they wont have the ability to upload data or edit existing content, officials said. (FCW.com)
Seagate backup drive gives remote access Sep 17, 2009
When these are connected via Ethernet cable to a home network router, users can then access that backup drive from any network in the home. While on the road, users can access their data via the Web with a username and password, even by using one of 's iPhones. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
