Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Networks is The Most Attractive Product on Modern Market

Precisely what does home wireless networking actually mean? From a technical perspective it implies that you could gain access your web computer access guidance without any cables. Doesn't it sound amazing? I personally feel that wireless networks seems to be gripping! Definitely, it happens to be a fabulous facility, as you've a chance to develop mobile backhaul also with managed circuits. Also it is very easy to bond two or more computer units free of the issues of a lot of wiring. It is actually convenient whenever you just have a limited amount of room or space in the place of work and you desire to arrange more working people, as it could embrace expressed with wireless networks playing the task, as it can certainly even get through wall surfaces!

Do you'd like to realize the reasons of that worthwhile engineering application? To share with you basically, the storyplot is quite intriquing, notable and fascinating. It can also be followed to the times of world war 2. Definitely it is scientifically called as frequency hoping distribution range. It has been created by an artist George Antheil and a famous celebrity of those times Hedy Lamarr. They had a very interesting life style, as they were definitely Jewish and had runaway out of Austria, after even socializing with the preferences of Hitler. They got the patent with regards to product with all of exclusive privileges but didn't gain anything. Only just later on, in `69s the US army forces began to implement this valuable invention.

I would like to dispel some common myths of wireless networks. Most of us may likely suspect that wireless connectivity or managed circuits can be very expensive features. The moment it was first produced it seemed to be high-priced, yet not it is now just cents every single day to run. A result of the developing of the targeted market, much more competitiveness and mass market output, you can employ wireless networks less than 10 dollars a month. Any other myth is the fact that home-based wifi can be unconfident, I do personally utilize wireless networks internet connection place and office place, and so I can say guaranteed that it is secure and safe.

Everyone who is too suspect and want to care for your computer data, you can easily help in shield of encryption for all your wifi signals, networks for local authorities. Now you can rest quietly as hackers will not be able to commit their some time to decode encryption so that see your own private files or pictures.

Moreover, you can use these types of know-how not only at home, but from coffee shops, bookstores, academic institutions and air-ports-everywhere you can discover wi-fi internet access locations and thus be secure and enjoy it!

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Japan's KDDI Selects LTE Core as Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Solution from Hitachi and Nortel

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Wireless LAN Tips From Iraq. Networking Joint Base Balad

When Babylon Telecommunications won the wireless networking contract for Joint Base Balad in Iraq, the company took on a lot more than a WLAN plumbing job. For many soldiers stationed there, the wireless access would vastly improve how they kept in touch with family and friends back home and kept informed about what was happening in the world.

"Prior to us providing services there, the official way to do it was an Internet café," said Lucas Catranis, president and CTO of project integrator Babylon Telecommunications, who has overseen the project from the United States. "You wait hours to get on a virus- and spyware-infested Internet café, and then you send email or Skype for 15 minutes, 30 if you're lucky."

Joint Base Balad, also known as Camp Anaconda, is home to more than 30,000 people from the U.S. Army, Air Force, and private contractors, and the base serves as the central logistical hub for U.S. forces in Iraq.

The base, one of Iraq's largest at 25 square kilometers, is also home to the second busiest airport in the world.

"I would classify this deployment as fairly unique," said Dave Logan, general manager of federal solutions at Aruba Networks Inc., the vendor Babylon worked with on the project. "This is the largest pure outdoor deployment I'm aware of."

Prior to the WLAN deployment, many base residents took it on themselves to set up unauthorized access points hooked up to costly personal satellite connections. But those were officially prohibited for security reasons: One nasty Trojan could quickly spread from personal PC to personal PC, and even potentially jump onto military equipment.

So the armed forces sought bids from contractors to outfit Joint Base Balad, and other semi-permanent bases like it, with the outdoor wireless infrastructure needed to give Internet access to the thousands of troops living on the base from the relative comfort of their barracks

For Babylon, the Joint Base Balad assignment was the biggest single-site deployment it had undertaken to date, with a number of challenging obstacles. The heat and sand, naturally, played havoc with outdoor access points, and radio planning was made trickier because the base's airport cannot allow any wireless interference in that area.

But some of the hardest problems, Catranis said, were logistical. Getting the right equipment shipped could take weeks, and even after it arrived on base, the local postal system could hold onto packages for days pending inspection.

Planning was further complicated because there was no consistent, standard power source: Different outlets supply different currency levels and use different connectors, depending on the country of origin.

To navigate the natural and man-made hazards, Babylon worked with Aruba to plan a mesh-AP system that would cover all of Joint Base Balad's living areas while leaving sensitive zones free of radio interference.

Aruba's deployment simplicity did not hurt either, said Catranis. Using "thin" APs and a mesh-network design, Babylon created a WLAN by layering more access points with smaller coverage areas, reducing the complexity of planning and supporting a denser network of users.

"The thin access point concept was something that was a real seller for us," he said. "Not having to configure individual access points, and then just having everything work well together … is a big competitive advantage."

At Joint Base Balad, many of the problems facing Babylon would be quite familiar to anyone deploying a WLAN, even if the circumstances were a bit more extreme. Catranis offers some advice to those facing similar situations.

• Know your people: "It helps to know the people that are on base with you," he said. That means knowing the people working for you, but also the ones you will be working with -- whether they are Air Force site inspection or the bean counters in accounting that need to approve your budget.

• Know your resources: "It helps to know what resources you have on-site and what you need to get from your back office," said Catranis. That includes the services you have – for Babylon, a good VoIP provider is key to keeping all the global offices connected – as well as the hardware. While it can take weeks for a new switch to make its way from the states, even a more mundane deployment shouldn't be slowed because somebody forgot to check if you have enough Ethernet cabling lying around. Part of the secret is to keep people talking.

• Set clear goals: Finally, Babylon approached the project with clear goals of what they would – and would not – accomplish. Given the base's limited satellite connectivity (currently 256 Kbit/sec download and 128 Kbit/sec up), VoIP calls and streaming video are largely out. Instead, the network is optimized to support the basics.

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How can I see other computers connected to my wireless network?

Just because you have a wireless network, it doesn’t mean that you can automatically “see” the other computers on it. First, computers must be set up in such a way so that they are visible to others on the network. In addition, the wireless profile that the computer is using may be set to hide the computer from view to others on the network, particularly if the computer is using a public wireless hotspot.

First, if you want to make all of the computers on your home network visible to each other, you will need to go into the Network and Sharing Center and make a few adjustments. First, make sure that Network Discovery is turned on. This option makes sure that you can see other computers on the network and that other computers can see your computer on the network. In addition, it allows you to access the shared resources of other computers.

If Network Discovery is turned on, click on the “View computers and devices” link under Tasks to see if you can see the other computers. You may need to turn on Network Discovery for the other computers as well.

Still can’t see the computers on your network? Check to see what “Network Location” the various computers are using. For example, if one of the computers on your network location is set to “public,” then you will not be able to see it. This is by design. After all, if you are at a public Wi-Fi hotspot such as a library or coffee house, would you want everyone else using the hotspot to be able to see your computer and explore its files?

You can double check what network location you are using by opening Windows Firewall which will display this information. To change the network location, go back into the Network and Sharing Center and click the link labeled “Customize.” Click either Public or Private depending on your security needs at the time.

Once you have set up all computers with the correct Network Discovery and network locations, you should now be able to see the other computers on the network. Other settings to consider are whether or not to use public folders on the network and if you want to allow the other computers to browse the files of the hard drive. A good compromise involves sharing your files only to users who have a user account and password.

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Panasonic Taps Qualcomm Gobi for Broadband Data

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Having scored another important win for its Gobi broadband wireless access technology through a deal with Dell Computer, Qualcomm Inc. said Panasonic also has agreed to use Gobi in at least three families of Toughbook ruggedized notebooks, and will continue to evaluate follow-on versions of Gobi that add WiMax or Long-Term Evolution support.

The Gobi broadband access chip set currently supports EV-DO and HSPA networks, and has added firmware to support HSPA+ and Global Positioning System capabilities. Victoria Obenshain, director of wireless strategy at Panasonic, said one reason for beginning rollouts with the fully ruggedized CF series, which will offer Gobi this fall, is that "first-responder users of the fully ruggedized version are those that are most likely to have to contend with multiple networks.

"This will migrate to the business community at large, but we could see that police and fire in emergencies, as well as the military, were the ones most likely to need multiple services," she added.

Mike Concannon, senior vice president of product management for Qualcomm's CDMA Technologies unit, said Gobi capabilities represent the emergence of software-defined radio (SDR) features in laptops. With special Carrier Selection Application software Panasonic is bundling with the Toughbook, SDR features become virtually transparent to users, he predicted.

Previously, Obenshain said, Panasonic relied on single-air interface modules from vendors such as Sierra Wireless and Novatel to support a single packet-data wireless standard. Gobi represents the first time the company will support multiple networks with a single chip set and a unified software development kit. Concannon said Qualcomm does not see Sierra Wireless or Novatel as competitors; in fact, several module specialists are interested in integrating Gobi into single-card communication modules for after-market notebook sales.

Obenshain said Panasonic is considering several ways to use the GPS services within Gobi " and not just in traditional location-based services, but in tracking lost or stolen laptops and in developing time-stamp functions.

The Toughbook line is designed not just for rugged use, but with multiple layers of security for government and highly-secure enterprise applications. The CF-19 and CF-30 Toughbooks with Gobi will debut in October. Enterprise level Business Rugged platforms, weighing 4.5 pounds, will debut in November. The U-1 Ultra-Mobile Rugged system with Gobi will launch in the first quarter of 2009.

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Networking Distributors Catch Travel Bug

Networking distributors React Technologies and Rocom have ramped up their reseller retention efforts by offering to send high-spending partners on exotic shindigs.

Wireless specialist React is offering adventurous VARs the chance to take part in its Motorbike Adventure tour around India in March of next year. Any reseller purchasing more than £150,000 worth of networking kit from the Aruba partner between July and December will qualify for the two-week, 2,000 mile jaunt.

The tour will start in Mumbai and head northeast, passing through the cities of Madhya Pradeshs, Bhopal, Jhansi and Agra – home of the Taj Mahal. After passing through capital city New Delhi the tour will explore the Thar Desert and finish by heading along India's west coast, through Surat and Daman and finishing back in Mumbai.

Meanwhile comms outfit Rocom is offering any resellers to achieve their sales targets this year a five star tip to South Africa in October. VARs will enjoy a three-night stay at a luxury hotel close to Cape Town and Table Mountain National Park.

The distributor's vendor partners BT, Panasonic, Plantronics, Nortel, Aastra, Avaya, BTIPS and Cable & Wireless will all be sending representatives and Rocom managing director Richard Carter claimed the trip offered a good chance to strengthen channel ties.

“The trip is a thank you to our resellers for their continuous business and loyalty throughout 2008," he said. "This incentive will give us the opportunity to get to know our resellers and suppliers better, and as a result, enable us to further improve our support to them.”

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Islanders complain £60,000 web access 'is a waste of money'

Slanders say they are being "railroaded" into accepting a controversial internet connection system they claim is unsuitable and unwanted.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) announced yesterday that publicly-funded broadband access was being made available to residents on Barra.

But islanders claim the money would be better spent upgrading telephone exchanges for BT to provide cheaper and faster internet services.

They are now considering a complaint to the European Parliament and have already sent 1,000 letters of complaint and a 400-name petition to HIE, MPs, the Office of Fair Trading and the Scottish Government.

Northbay on Barra is to be provided with wireless broadband access through an extension of the Connected Communities (ConCom) network, which is already providing 951 households across the Outer Hebrides.

Campaigners say connection speeds are slower than those through the phone line, and they would rather wait for an exchange upgrade.

ConCom is backed by HIE, Western Isles Council and NHS Western Isles and receives funding from the European Union.

Because the islands are remote from main internet connections and their populations dispersed, more traditional methods of providing broadband, such as cable, are considered impractical. Instead, wireless facilities are being used.

The ConCom project, which also includes services to schools and offices, has cost £6.5 million, including about £60,000 for the extension to two sites in Northbay.

HIE said yesterday that it compared the merits of procuring an ADSL upgrade for the local telephone exchange – which would run into six figures – with extending the ConCom wireless network.

Sandy Cumming, HIE's chief executive, said:

"I'm aware that broadband connection has prompted a lot of debate in Northbay and the options have been closely examined for their relative merits and limitations. This decision is supported by the local authority and the Scottish Government."

Alasdair Allan, the Western Isles MSP, welcomed the Northbay extension,

and island councillor Donald Manford said ConCom was the only option at present.

But Neil MacNeil, an island resident, said there is "anger and disbelief" that a petition signed by more than 90 per cent of island households was ignored.

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MLL TELECOM Unveils New Customer Management Centre, Delivering Guaranteed Sla Wireless Network Availability To Match Fibr

Stephen Berry, ex-Kingston Communications, appointed to lead new initiative

MLL Telecom, which specialises in building and operating broadband wireless networks, today unveiled a new Customer Management Centre (CMC) dedicated to network management, increasing network visibility and proactively identifying and resolving incidents on each customer’s network. The CMC also means that MLL is the first and only wireless specialist to be able to offer guaranteed Service Level Agreement (SLA) network availability on a level with - and sometimes exceeding the availability of - fibre and other wired networks.

MLL has appointed Stephen Berry, who previously managed the Enterprise Network Operations Centre (NOC) for Kingston Communications, to run MLL’s unique CMC. With his extensive management and technical experience, Berry will establish frequent face-to-face customer contact and take the initiative in order to maximise the quality, consistency and functionality of MLL’s service.

Kenny Kamal, Chief Technology Officer of MLL Telecom, said: “Our CMC raises the bar for the wireless industry and sets us apart from our competitors. In a market environment where service is the only differentiator, we will be proactively managing our networks and delivering first class customer service to all clients. Stephen has a proven track record in this field and I am sure our customers will notice the difference his appointment makes very quickly.”

Historically, MLL’s NOC proactively managed customer networks 24x7. The CMC extends this capability by adding bespoke tools developed by MLL, tools which enable it to monitor, provision and repair links remotely, thereby reducing customer downtime and service interruption. In addition, an interactive front end web portal allows customers to log, modify and check the status of incidents. Customers will also automatically receive notification of changes in incident status.

Staffed by technically qualified, ITIL trained engineers; the people that customers speak to at MLL’s CMC are the ones that will actually fix the problems, around the clock. Due to this high level of technical expertise and ITIL service management practices, 88% of incidents are fixed at desk. In addition, MLL’s CMC incorporates a proprietary, remote telemetry system that allows an off-net link to be brought on-net, to give visibility to customers. Bespoke reporting is also available to ensure life cycle modeling, helping customers to understand the life of a product in the field and how much it costs to maintain.

MLL’s Customer Management Centre is ISO 9001:2000 certified.

MLL Telecom has an extensive portfolio of customers and channel partners including system integrators, enterprise and public sector organisations. This includes BT, Vodafone, Affiniti, ntl:Telewest, Azzuri, East Sussex County Council, North Yorkshire County Council, Dorset Police and North Dorset District Council.

About MLL Telecom (www.mlltelecom.com)

MLL Telecom specialises in delivering carrier-grade wireless connectivity that allows customers to effectively integrate locations other network providers cannot economically reach. The company delivers fully managed 24x7 services to a high service level agreement (SLA) and currently manages more than 5000 links nationwide. MLL is able to provide customers with highly resilient, future-proof, safe and secure networks, via fast and cost-effective delivery.

For more information please contact Sally Bratton: sally.bratton@brattonpr.com, + 44 1296 394 000 or + 44 7930 301 601.

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New Era - Wireless Broadband

Today the United Kingdom steps in a new era - era of airwaves control. This control is managed by the British company - Ofcom. Ofcom – is the independent authority for the UK communications industries as radio, television and all wireless communication services. The company has the right and responsibility to sell the whole spectrum of the nation airwaves as well as providing companies with the licences. This tendency has a great future for the UK plc.

Current position. Fourth auction of radio spectrum licences performed by Ofcom was held in February, 2008. Lucky bidders - business giants such as Orange, T-Mobile and BT competed for 10, 28, 32 and 40 GHz bands. Less famous professionals like MLL Telecom, UK Broadband and Arqiva took part in this auction too. What was remarkable? The amount paid for every MHz was about 178 pounds. It is really –very CHEAP!!! MLL Telecom has been successful, being awarded national spectrum licences in the 32 and 40 GHz bands. MLL Telecom supplies customers with wireless, safe and secure, rapid and cost-beneficial, future-proof connectivity. MLL delivers network to the places where other companies cannot reach. MLL customers include such network operators like BT, Affiniti etc. This auction of 40 MHz is presently in progress development. The range of use is mobile TV, broadcasting. An important aspect of the nature of airwave is its frequency, length and speed. By the length airwaves divide into short, medium or long ones. Now you see that propagation straight depends on the frequency, length and speed. What is valuable here? Normally, the lower the frequency of the wave- the better signals go through the obstacles and enter the buildings. To tell you the truth the prices are really cheap – as this gives an opportunity for the new services to spread out more efficient and quicker.
Future plans. Last week Ofcom declared future plans for the 2.6GHz bands. This spectrum can serve new wireless services. The auction is going to be launched in the summer. The working mechanism of the auction is like that- demand gives born to the market and the last settles on the range of the frequencies and consequently their particular use and apply taking into account the price the bidder is ready to pay for. This technology is rather efficient and dynamic, also saleable. Furthermore, you can use the frequencies or do not use them, but you are forbidden to change the way of usage of the spectrum assets are oriented to. It is really obvious that the atmosphere in this sector has changed rather drastically just in the last 5-8 years within the United Kingdom.

Conclusion. First of all the whole system produces wanted and needed spectrum supplied and guaranteed with the working licences. What is important that this programme is managed by one regulator – Ofcom, so no other sellers or providers. Evidently, the market will widen due to the amount of released spectrum thus provoking the progress of the radio industry in the UK. In the second place, and also significant- is correlation between diverse blocks of bands. For instance, MLL possesses bands of 32GHz and 40GHz – they are perfectly fit WiMAX and mobile service providers. So, MLL need to correlate with the final – consumer in order to use this band more efficient. Consequently, all parts are involved in this process should co- operate and correlate in order to work more effective and successful.

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Is it time for ubiquitous Wi-Fi?

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World Wireless Local Loop Market to Reach $7.0 Billion by 2010

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