Andrew Garcia

eWEEK Labs latest tests of products based on the IEEE 802.11n draft standard measure not only the top-end performance of products based on the specification but also the level of interoperability among different vendors products and the performance degradation caused by encryption. We used Ixias IxChariot 6.25 to measure performance, using Ixias High Performance Throughput […]

Im deep in the process of testing the interoperability of wireless LAN gear based on the draft 802.11n spec. Ive been performing tests using a pair of brand-new Lenovo ThinkPad T60 laptops, each featuring the latest Centrino wireless adapter—the Intel Pro/Wireless 3945ABG. I had intended to use the Centrino adapters as 802.11g clients in my […]

SpectraGuard Enterprise 5.0 builds on AirTight Networks already-impressive wireless intrusion prevention platform with new management and detection capabilities. eWeek Labs tests show that some of the newer features need improvement, but we nonetheless think the product merits consideration by security-conscious businesses looking to lock down their Wi-Fi environments. Click here to read the full review […]

Wireless clients can easily fall into an insecure state, and, with more people demanding more wireless access, the vulnerabilities are increasing exponentially. Because it is much more efficient to restrict wireless clients from doing insecure things—rather than trying to clean up the mess after they do them—AirTight Networks has integrated endpoint wireless security into its […]

When the IEEE ratified the 802.11i Wireless LAN security standard and the Wi-Fi Alliance subsequently began certifying a subset of 802.11i called WPA2, it seemed that enterprises with relatively current hardware would be able to quickly leverage the upgraded authentication, encryption and roaming capabilities afforded by the standard. Yet Microsoft has remained a stick in […]

Fulfilling eWEEK Labs prediction that patch management systems would morph into more widely focused asset lifecycle management solutions that address both enterprise security and management needs, BigFixs BigFix Enterprise Suite 6.0 seamlessly blends hardware and software asset inventory capabilities along with best-in-class patch management and fine vulnerability remediation. For successfully making this evolutionary leap, BES […]

In an early salvo to prove that wireless LAN equipment based on Draft 1.0 of the 802.11n standard is not only extremely fast but also interoperable among different vendor implementations, Broadcom and Atheros announced on May 31 the results of a months worth of interoperability testing. Gear based on each companys chip sets does play […]

LightPointe Communications sudden demise during our evaluation of its FlightExpress 100 was an abject reminder of the dangers inherent in relying on a small startup for critical network components—all LightPointe support and sales operations seemingly went dark overnight. /zimages/4/28571.gifClick here to read more about Labs tests of LightPointes FSO wireless solution at UC Berkeley. LightPointes […]

eWEEK Labs recently went into the field—literally—to perform tests of a wide-area wireless networking product. Along the way, we got a crash course in the unexpected twists and turns of real-world deployment, as well as a stark reminder that infrastructure purchases cannot be based solely on the merits of the technology. We partnered with the […]

Resiliency is of paramount concern for those implementing point-to-point wireless solutions to bridge hard-to-connect buildings or sites, as companies need to aim for the rock-solid reliability that is expected of a wired network and backbone. However, eWEEK Labs recent experience with the now-defunct LightPointe Communications shows that network implementers need to weigh not only the […]

For an upcoming review of LightPointes new FlightExpress 100 wireless solution, eWEEK Labs partnered with the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide network connectivity to the remotely located Levine-Fricke Field, home of Cals womens softball team. LightPointe Communications offers a range of products that leverage Free Space Optics technology […]

As administrators deal with conditions of worsening desktop security, lost user productivity and reduced system performance, anti-spyware defenses have emerged as a necessary layer of protection for enterprise desktops. Anti-spyware solutions come in many forms, however, including stand-alone desktop-based protection, protections integrated with desktop anti-virus solutions and systems delivered via network-based gateway protections. This sample […]