Wireless Home Network News

'10 things you should do to protect your network against wireless devices (Tech Republic)
There's no shortage of information explaining how to create a secure Wireless Network. But what about securing your network FROM wireless devices? This list of pointers from Dr. Thomas Shinder will help you reduce the risk.

'Cablevision pursuing wireless service plan (Reuters)
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cable operator Cablevision Systems Corp. CVC.N said on Tuesday it plans to make its digital home phone network compatible with any U.S. Wireless Network, allowing subscribers to transfer calls between the two.

'USB Adapter allows users to connect to wireless networks. (ThomasNet)
Suited for Mac and PC users, USB 2.0 Wireless Adapter connects desktop or notebook computers to wireless networks for Internet and file sharing. Unit plugs into external USB port of computer and is 802.11g compliant. Offering security features for data encryption and user authentication, adapter works with Windows XP SP1 security WPA functions, which protects network from wireless eavesdroppers.

'Locking The Wireless Network (Systems Management Pipeline)
As the popularity of wireless networks in homes and small businesses continues to soar, so do the chances that outsiders will hack unsecured networks and use them for malicious purposes. It is often up to solution providers to solve the problem, and fortunately, several methods and products are available to help mend the holes.

'Linksys announces wireless internet video camera with pan/tilt/zoom capabilities for small businesses (AME Info)
Linksys®, a Division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the recognized leading provider of voice, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business customer, today announced the immediate availability of the Linksys Wireless-G Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Internet Camera with Audio (WVC200).

'Wireless-N isn't worth it -- yet (San Francisco Chronicle)
Q: I'm seeing ads for faster, new home-networking technology called Wireless-N. What exactly is it, and should I consider upgrading my network? A: Wireless-N is being hailed as the successor to Wireless-G, the technology in most wireless home networks...

'Cablevision pursuing wireless service plan (ZDNet)
Cable operator plans to make its digital home phone network compatible with any U.S. wireless network.

'Cablevision Pursuing Wireless Service Plan (eWeek)
Cablevision plans to make its digital home phone network compatible with any U.S. Wireless Network, allowing subscribers to transfer calls between the two.