Hacker News with Generative AI: Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 8, which will trade speed for a more reliable experience (pcworld.com)
The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience.

Wi-Fi, Networking, Technology, User Experience

4 points by tapper 7 days ago | 1 comments

Wi-Fi 8: Pioneering the Future of Connectivity (mediatek.com)
MediaTek has authored a white paper outlining next-generation Wi-Fi 8. Key insights include:

Wi-Fi, Networking, Technology

35 points by sandwichsphinx 17 days ago | 3 comments

A novel channel contention mechanism for improving wi-fi's reliability (arxiv.org)
The next generation of Wi-Fi, i.e., the IEEE 802.11bn (aka Wi-Fi 8), is not only expected to increase its performance and provide extended capabilities but also aims to offer a reliable service.

Networking, Wi-Fi, Technology, Research

93 points by belter 39 days ago | 43 comments

Wigle.net: All the networks, found by everyone (wigle.net)
All the networks. Found by Everyone.

Networking, Wi-Fi, Data, Crowdsourcing

151 points by thunderbong 45 days ago | 47 comments

WiFi4EU initiative provides free Wi-Fi in public spaces across Europe (europa.eu)
The WiFi4EU initiative provides free Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces across Europe. Our new app is designed to make it easier than ever to find these hotspots.

Europe, Wi-Fi, Public Spaces, Technology

131 points by nabla9 46 days ago | 119 comments

Router Security (routersecurity.org)
This site focuses on the security of routers. This includes both configuration changes to make a router more secure, and, picking a router that is more secure out of the box. If you are interested in faster WiFi, there is one page on extending the range of a Wi-Fi network.

Router Security, Cybersecurity, Networking, Wi-Fi

119 points by blueridge 47 days ago | 83 comments

Critical Exploit in MediaTek Wi-Fi Chipsets: Zero-Click Vulnerability (coffinsec.com)
The SonicWall Capture Labs threat research team became aware of the threat CVE-2024-20017, assessed its impact and developed mitigation measures for the vulnerability.

Cybersecurity, Software, Vulnerabilities, MediaTek, Wi-Fi

259 points by pjf 62 days ago | 103 comments

HaLow Wi-Fi tested at 9.9 miles: New Wi-Fi world record is a near 5X increase (tomshardware.com)

Wi-Fi, Technology, Hardware, Records

20 points by teleforce 65 days ago | 6 comments

United Airlines is adding free Starlink Wi-Fi to all of its planes (theverge.com)
United Airlines’ in-flight Wi-Fi is getting a big upgrade on all its jets thanks to SpaceX’s Starlink satellites.

Airlines, Wi-Fi, Technology, SpaceX

9 points by andygcook 69 days ago | 0 comments

Navy chiefs conspired to get themselves illegal warship Wi-Fi (navytimes.com)

Military, Technology, Wi-Fi, Cybersecurity

133 points by donohoe 78 days ago | 80 comments

TP-Link Breaks $100 Price Barrier with Its New Wi-Fi 7 Router (forbes.com)

Networking, Wi-Fi, Technology, Hardware, Consumer Electronics

28 points by teleforce 84 days ago | 9 comments

A free tool to track and visualize your Wi-Fi connection coverage (github.com/hnykda)

Wi-Fi, Networking, Visualization, Tools

4 points by Bullhorn9268 110 days ago | 2 comments

Wi is Fi: Understanding Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E/7 (802.11 n/AC/ax/be) (wiisfi.com)