Browsing category: 'Wireless Networks'

Creating a Bluetooth Access point (NAP) in Ubuntu 11.10

Creating a Bluetooth Access point (NAP) in Ubuntu 11.10

 
A Bluetooth NAP is similar to a Wi-Fi access point. In this case, we will be using NAP to share an Internet connection to another computer with Bluetooth. It is supposed to be able to support 7 or 8 devices connected at once in this manner....
Upcoming PhD QE Progress

Upcoming PhD QE Progress

 
So I've been doing my PhD for over two years now, and I haven't posted a reflective "state of the thesis" post in quite some time, so here it is. I have maxed out my 50 pages (not included ToC and references) for some time now, it's just been in the...
waterloo

Why Blanket Wireless Coverage in Waterloo Failed, and Potential Solutions

 
Today the KW Record ran an article entitled "Blanket Wi-Fi plans unplugged in Waterloo Region and Guelph, but growing in Stratford". I thought I'd throw in my two cents since this issue is very related to some of my research. Overall to me, the...
cisco

Points to consider for Usage Based Billing (UBB) in Canada

 
While I make no claims to understand the economics of the agreements between ISPs for forwarding traffic between each other, the point of this article is to provide a unique perspective since I am a graduate student in the networking field. I also...
telusstorm-shot

Ubuntu 10.04, BB Storm 9530 Tethering

 
Some quick instructions on how to tether the Blackberry Storm 9530 in Ubuntu 10.04. (Tethering is for connecting to the Internet using your blackberry for the connection) sudo apt-get install python libusb-dev ppp python-usb...