Modernization

MANET and the art of communication

Emerging ad hoc networks may help first responders

Modernization

Military applications

The military is aggressively pursuing mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs)

People

The wireless backbone

Deployment of mobile multimedia systems will depend on the rollout of high-speed wireless systems nationwide

People

Taking on a thorny issue

Profile: Industry veteran Ronald Jost tackles wireless communications policies for DOD

Digital Government

New Palm offers Wi-Fi connectivity, power

Product review: The Tungsten C delivers fast and easy 802.11b wireless network capability along with Palm's fastest processor

Digital Government

Wireless drive-by

How easy is it to sniff out wireless networks with the intent to break in?

Digital Government

DISA tests wireless LAN products

DISA is evaluating various WLAN products, such as access points, wireless switches and dedicated security software

Digital Government

A standards-based security fix in the wings

Industry leaders have been working on a separate standards-based solution to the WLAN security problem

Digital Government

A new fix for wireless woes?

Wireless LAN switches tackle security and management shortcomings

Modernization

Agreement to spark more Wi-Fi

Spectrum agreement satisfies DOD's concerns about interference with radar

Modernization

NCS homeland pilots progress

Programs focus on the communications needs for national security and emergency preparedness

Digital Government

Eight steps to secure the wireless network

Defining policies, product testing crucial first steps

Digital Government

Gearing up for wireless security

The promise of secure wireless networking is once again being touted

Digital Government

Primer maintains PDF portability

Ansyr Technology's Primer offers the flexibility and convenience of reading PDF files on mobile devices

Digital Government

Ultra-wideband safe in sensitive spectrum

NTIA found that commercial ultrawideband devices can operate in the bandwidth used by sensitive federal systems

Modernization

Mars channel on the horizon?

NASA plans to launch a spacecraft in 2007 whose sole mission will be to handle communications signals between Mars and Earth

Digital Government

FCC paves way for new radios

As the broadcast spectrum becomes more and more crowded, federal officials are looking for new ways to share the airwaves.

People

Central Command looks to mobile system

The U.S. Central Command needs a more deployable system to fulfill its mission most effectively, its commander says

Digital Government

FCC takes next step in 3G distribution

The FCC published a notice of proposed rulemaking in efforts to redistribute the radio spectrum to accommodate commercial 3G wireless

People

DOD not ready to share 3G spectrum

DOD has not said 'no' to sharing radio spectrum with future commercial users of 3G wireless, but it isn't ready to say 'yes,' either