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General Wireless Resources

• GAWD - Global Access Wireless Database - An on-line database that allows you to quickly locate wireless access points around the world

• Infrared Data Association - an association of over 160 companies world wide focused on providing IR standards to ensure the quality and interoperability of the Infrared Technology

• Resources in Wireless Networking - Large collection of links to wireless networking information

• Wireless.com - News, information and technology resources for wireless technologies

• Wireless & Mobile IP Resources - A huge collection of links to papers & books on wireless technologies and Mobile IP

i-Mode

• e-i-Mode - News and information on i-Mode

• i-mode FAQ - eurotechnology.com's i-mode FAQ, site also includes a detailed report on i-mode technology and products

Mobile Wireless/ Wireless WAN

• CDMA One - Consortium of companies pushing for adoption of CDMA technology. Lots of technical info on CDMA.

• GSM World - News and information on GSM technology

• Personal Computing and Communications - Information on 4GW - 4th generation wireless technologies

• Qualcomm CDMA Technology - Technical information on CDMA

• UMTS Forum - Industry organization for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System, a 3G mobile communications technology

• Wireless Data Forum - dedicated to publicizing successful wireless data applications and customer communities

• Wireless Local Loop World - News, analysis and resources for wireless access industry professionals

Wireless Applications 

• Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) Forum - Organization developing a global wireless protocol specification

Wireless LAN

• Bluetooth Home Page - Information on the Bluetooth wireless standard

• 802.11 Planet - Tons of news, information and resources on wireless LANs

• 802.11b Networking News - News and features about the 802.11b standard 

• IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Working Group - Contains workgroup documents and discussion archives

• WiFi Alliance - organization for ensuring interoperability of devices supporting the 802.11 standard

• Wireless LAN/MAN Modem Product Directory - Links to wireless product information

• Wireless Nets - Guide to wireless networking, including news, articles by wireless networking consultant Jim Geier, product guides, glossary and more!

Wireless LAN Security

• 802.1x - Port-based Network Access Control - Information on development of the 802.1x standard

• NetStumbler - A wireless LAN sniffer/probe.  Web site contains many useful resources.

• Security of the WEP Algorithm - Highlights of a University of California, Berkely article on flaws in WEP

• Securing the Wireless LAN - Cisco Packet article detailing Cisco's options for improving on the security of WEP

• The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page - A clearinghouse of information on WLAN security

• Wireless LAN Deployment and Security Basics - An information article on protecting and securing wireless LANs

• Wireless LAN 802.11b Security FAQ - In-depth information on protecting 802.11b wireless networks