Craig Ellison

Lexar Media, long known for its memory products, recently added to its JumpDrive line. With a street price of $60 for the 128MB version (or $90 for 256MB), the Lexar JumpDrive Traveler comes with software that lets you take your e-mail with you, synchronize files with another computer, and surf the Web securely. Whenever you […]

LAS VEGAS–Buffalo Technologies introduced three new products at CES. The WHR2-G54 is a 4-port router with a stateful packet inspection firewall and 802.11g wireless radio. It features Buffalos Airstation Onetouch Secure System (AOSS), a single, one-touch configuration button that automatically configures the access point and client workstation. New in this release is FTTH (Ok, another […]

LAS VEGAS–Belkin Products demonstrated a number of new products at the Digital Experience show here. For those interested in Bluetooth technology, there were several introductions: A Bluetooth headset priced at $79. And, if you need a Bluetooth dongle for your PC, theres a separate SKU with headset and dongle for $99. Also introduced, but not […]

LAS VEGAS–A number of wireless vendors participated in the Digital Experience event. A well-known name, but not one normally associated with 802.11 wireless networking products, Motorola demonstrated their complete line of 802.11g products. The product line is well-rounded, and is marketed primarily through RadioShack stores as well as on line. On display were: WPCI810, 802.11g […]

LAS VEGAS–One of the coolest, not to mention, smallest items we saw at Digital Experience was the Ultra Personal Computer Model 01 from OQO. Weighing in at approximately 1.4 ounces (yes, thats right, ounces), the Model 01 measures 4.9×3.4×0.9 inches. Its based on the Transmeta 1-Ghz processor and runs Windows XP (home or professional). The […]

A dynamic DNS server provider says it will shut off access to a specific wireless router manufactured by Linksys Corp. on Dec. 8, unless the router is patched. Dynamic DNS Network Services LLC, of Worcester, Mass., said its servers have been flooded with “bad hits” from the Linksys WRT54G wireless router since its inception, and […]

Even if youve enabled WEP (Wired Equivalency Protocol) encryption on wireless networks, odds are that theyre still not secure. WEPs flaws are well documented. Hackers can break WEP easily. What you need is WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), a far stronger protocol that fixes the weaknesses in WEP. Here well take you through the process of […]

The new SonicWall SOHO TZW ($900 street) is a complete security appliance for small networks, be they wired, wireless, or both. Its easy setup and robust feature set make it worth considering for DIY networkers. The TZW employs four wizards to simplify initial configuration for the most common small-office deployment scenarios. We had the device […]

Are your kids constantly asking to get on your computer so they can use AOL Instant Messenger? The Motorola IMfree could bring you some peace. Its a wireless device, about the size of a slice of bread, with a nine-line LCD and keyboard. The IMfree communicates wirelessly up to 150 feet via a base station […]

The next big thing in wireless networking is here. Almost. Early indications are that 802.11g is going to be a hot technology. Early adopters will include home and small-office users who have not yet committed to a wireless standard, followed by businesses looking to upgrade their 802.11b LANs. Click hereto view 802.11g performance test results. […]

CeBIT Hannover is the worlds biggest trade show for information and telecommunications technology. This week hundreds of thousands are expected at the show. Heres some of what we saw in and around the show. We even fit in a quick trip to Denmark. On Tuesday, a group of journalists traveled to American Power Conversions (APC) […]