July 16, 2004
Wi-Fi hardware developments
We've speculated in the past about how interesting things will become when you can use your mobile phone at a free Wi-Fi hotspot. Obviously we weren't the only ones thinking that way. Documents on the FCC website indicate that Motorola's CN620 handset, which is due in Q1 2005, can seamlessly transfer Wi-Fi Voice-Over-IP calls to GSM.
Other interesting bits of kit in the news include a Linux powered Wi-Fi + 3G router, and the debian based Meshcube. The Possio PX30 is a high end access point capable of providing net access via GPRS, 3G, or Bluetooth. The PX30 runs Linux on a 300MHz XScale processor, and judging by the number of expansion option, is eminently hackable.
The Meshcube (above), which we mentioned back in October is now finally available. Aside from the fact that it looks really cool, it also ships with a custom version of linux, designed to form meshes using the OLSR routing protocol. Equipped with a couple of radios, this device could potentially take the effort out of building scalable mesh networks.
Posted by rob at July 16, 2004 01:45 PM