Tim Higgins
The DAP-1555 is based on Ubicom’s High Definition Media Bridge reference design. Ubicom’s design incorporates self-configuring dual-band draft 11n wireless that preferentially operates at 5GHz, as well as its StreamEngine and Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling (WISH) technologies that identify and prioritize high-bandwidth, time-sensitive video traffic.
The DAP-1555 is expected to ship in "early Q3". Pricing will be announced when the product ships.
Atheros Communications today announced its first Bluetooth product. The AR3011 is a Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) solution specifically targeted for PC applications and the first member of Atheros' ROCm (Radio-on-Chip for Mobile) family of Bluetooth solutions.
The AR3011 is a single-chip solution that supports WLAN co-existence and simultaneous usage of multiple Bluetooth-based devices. Atheros will offer the device in combination with the company's wireless LAN products to the PC OEM market to drive adoption of Bluetooth technology in laptops and desktops.
Netgear today announced an 802.11g wireless router specifically designed for open source firmware.
Fluke Networks has released an Android app for Wi-Fi network mapping.
