Wireless Home Network News

'From warfare to wireless in Macedonia (USA Today)
Macedonia may be the world's first all-wireless Internet country, where Internet access is available to virtually anyone. Project associates say it's helping schoolchildren, breaking up the Macedonian telecom monopoly, and paving the way for Net-based businesses to start.

'Report Finds Friendlier WiFi Security Needed (E-Commerce Times)
Some 25 million households in the nation have a wireless network, and that number is growing. So, too, is the number of Home Networks without a lick of security on them, according to a report released last week by ABI Research in Oyster Bay, N.Y. That's because, for most consumers, activating the security features included with their WiFi hardware is frustrating and confusing, the report contends.

'Metalink targets HDTV with wireless LAN (CommsDesign)
YAKUM, Israel ? Metalink Ltd., a provider of wireless and wireline broadband communication silicon solutions, announced Monday (March 27) that it has concluded a series of live demonstrations of its WLANPlus chipset, a technology based on the emerging 802.11n standard, with unique capabilities for wireless multimedia distribution.

'Winegard Joins Z-Wave Alliance to Broaden New iCON? Home Control Wireless Remote System?s Interface Capabilities (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Burlington, Iowa (PRWEB) March 27, 2006 -- At the EHX trade show in Orlando and at Satellite Expo 2006 in Atlanta, Winegard will be previewing its newest product line, the iCON Wireless Remote Home Control System, to installers, integrators, remodeling contractor and builders.

'Enhanced Data Rate Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter from SMC (CIOL)
NEW DELHI: Technology provider of LAN hardware, broadband connectivity devices and SOHO/Home wireless products, SMC Networks today announced the launch of a wireless technology device, the Enhanced Data Rate Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter (SMCBT-EDR) in India.

'Network LIVE Presents: Gretchen Wilson Live in Concert on April 5, 2006 (SYS-CON Media)
Network LIVE, a joint venture between America Online, XM Satellite Radio and AEG, will present multi-platinum, singer-songwriter Gretchen Wilson from Atlanta's Arena at Gwinnett Center on Wednesday, April 5th at 9:30 pm EST. The performance comes during her first headlining tour, 'Redneck Revolution' in support of the GRAMMY-nominated album, All Jacked Up. Through Network LIVE's partnerships with

'Paragon Wireless Enables Manufacturers to Deliver Innovative VoWLAN (Wireless IQ)
Paragon Wireless, a fast-growing, privately held IP-based broadband...

'Winegard Joins Z-Wave Alliance to Broaden New iCON? Home Control Wireless Remote System?s Interface Capabilities (PR Web)
Steps-up commitment to be an integral part of a connected home, for all types of home control and automation devices, seamlessly, inexpensively, and easily. [PRWEB Mar 27, 2006] Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/VGhpci1TdW1tLUNyYXMtVGhpci1IYWxmLVplcm8=