802.11g for BelAir100 and BelAir200 Wireless Networking Systems Introduced



New Access Radio Module Expands BelAir’s Flexible Multi-Radio Systems; Delivers Enhanced Security and Higher Speeds



Wi-Fi Planet , San Jose, CA -/2 Dec, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- BelAir Networks, the leading supplier of Wide-Area Wi-Fi solutions, expanded its family of flexible multi-radio wireless infrastructure products today with the release of another access radio module for its BelAir100 and BelAir200 wireless networking systems. The new 802.11g Access Radio Module 2 (ARM2) delivers more capacity, security and application flexibility for large Wi-Fi networks, and sets the stage for high quality voice over Wi-Fi.


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RoamAD and Siemens in Metro Wi-Fi Partnership




-/2 Dec, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-RoamAD, the supplier of world-leading scalable metropolitan Wi-Fi networks and campus hotzone infrastructure, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Siemens for the distribution of its metropolitan Wi-Fi networks, campus hotzones, enterprise Wi-Fi solution, and hotspots.

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BelAir Announces BelAir100 Wide-Area Wi-Fi Wireless Switch Router



BelAir Networks Announces General Availability of the BelAir100. Compact Dual Radio System Extends Functionality, Offers More Network Design Flexibility for BelAir Wide-Area Wi-Fi Solution



Wi-Fi Planet (Booth #313), San Jose, CA – -/2 Dec, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- BelAir Networks, the leading supplier of Wide Area Wi-Fi solutions, announced the general availability of its BelAir100 Multi-Service Wireless Switch Router. The new system offers more economical network design options for large hot zone and high-density metro wireless deployments and extends the functionality of the BelAir product line, enabling new extended Wi-Fi applications for smaller standalone enterprise networks.

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D-Link Adds Pronto’s Instant Wi-Fi HotSpot Firmware to Its Gateway



Pronto Networks and D-Link Partner to Turn Commercial Venues into Instant Wi-Fi HotSpots With Centralized Billing and Location-Based Tiered Pricing


San Jose - Wi-Fi Planet Conference & Expo Fall 2004 -/30 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-- Pronto Networks, a leading provider of carrier-class OSS solutions for large Wi-Fi hot spot networks, and D-Link®, the global leader in the design and development of connectivity and communications technologies, today announced a jointly developed hot spot program that allows both small and large venues to easily and quickly turn multiple locations into revenue generating, wireless hot spots with centralized billing.

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Philips sets industry record with one billion shipment



One in four mobile phones contains a Philips mobile display



Hong Kong-/30 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced that it had set an industry record with the shipment of one billion mobile displays. Mobile Display Systems (MDS), a business unit within Philips Semiconductors, customizes display technologies for OEMs in the telecommunications, automotive and avionics markets.


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ZyXEL Introduces The Seven Times Faster ZyXEL G-560 Wi-Fi Access Point


ZyXEL Unveils G-560 Wireless Access Point Providing 700% Wireless Performance and Speed with ZyXEL Wireless g+ SuperSpeed(tm) Technology


Hsinchu-/25 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- ZyXEL Communications (TSE:2391), world's leading broadband access solution provider, introduces its new ZyXEL G-560 Wireless access point for home. With ZyXEL's Wireless g+ SuperSpeed(tm) technology, the new G-560 provides users with up to 700% WLAN performance to surf Internet, deliver large files, MP3 or video.

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Cegetel Launches IXTRANS, New Secure Data Service Using Alcatel



Cegetel launches new data service to enterprise customers in France over Alcatel optical, multi-service transport solution

Paris-/25 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Alcatel (Paris: CGEP.PA and NYSE: ALA) and Cegetel, France's first alternative national fixed telecommunications operator, announced that Cegetel has launched a new, high speed and secure data service for large and medium enterprises. The new data service named IXTRANS, is commercially available throughout France and delivered by Cegetel over its transmission network based on Alcatel's optical multi-service transport solution.


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PCTEL and 3Com Settle For Cross-Licensing of Modem Technology Patents



PCTEL and 3Com Settle Intellectual Property Dispute


Settlement Involves Cross-Licensing of Modem Technology Patents Between the Two Companies


CHICAGO and MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-/25 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/-PCTEL, Inc., (Nasdaq: PCTI) and 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) announced that the two companies have settled an intellectual property dispute pertaining to modem technology patents. The two companies have been in litigation since March 2003.

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Wick Hill Launches Check Point's Wireless Security Solution



WORLD-LEADING WIRELESS SME SECURITY FROM CHECK POINT FOR LESS THAN £300*


Woking Surrey, UK-/23 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- VAD (value added distributor) Wick Hill is today launching a revolutionary and inexpensive solution from Check Point, which will pave the way for the rapid expansion of wireless computing in the UK. At less than £300*, the product provides an affordable, comprehensive wireless security solution and print server, with the reliability expected of the world's leading supplier of Internet security solutions. It is ideally suited to both SMEs and larger organisations.

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Linksys Home Networking and Wi-Fi Products Enter The Gift Market


Linksys Wireless Media Center Extender, Wireless Internet Video Camera, Wireless Game Adapters and VoIP Products Make Ideal Holiday Gifts for Friends and Family

IRVINE, Calif. -/23 Nov, 2004 - The Wi-Fi Technology Forum/- Linksys®, a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., the leading provider of broadband, wireless and networking hardware for the consumer, Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) and small business markets, announced great “hot tech gift” ideas this holiday season for everyone on your shopping list. From wireless gaming devices for the little ones, to streaming video products for the family, or Voice-over-IP (VoIP) solutions for college students, Linksys has those hard-to-get gifts for friends and family ages 5 to 95 that are sure to brighten anyone’s holiday.

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