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Understanding Our Premium Wi-Fi Advantage
Wireless integration is a complicated process, and upgrading your designs to new wireless standard forces you to re-do all of your hard work over again. But not with Ezurio's Premium Wi-Fi Advantage...
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Ezurio is a Leader in Connected SOMs
Ezurio offers a solution that is greater than the sum of its parts.
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Why Wait for Wi-Fi 7? Wi Fi 6/6E vs Wi Fi 7
Andy Ross, explains how the best has already arrived in Wi-Fi 6/6E, and why the time is now to integrate this standard for the maximal impact on many IoT use cases
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Unboxing the Sona TI351
In this video, Field Application Engineer Bob Monroe shows what comes with our Sona TI351 development kit.
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Introducing our Sona Wi-FI 6/6E Series
Ezurio offers a wide range of Sona Wi-FI 6 and 6E modules with Bluetooth to give our customers flexibility of design.
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Industrial Megatrends - Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
In this video, we explore one of the emerging trends in industrial IOT applications: the emergence of Wi-Fi 6 and 6E.
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Introducing the MT320
Our Sona™ MT320, is the first industrial grade Wi-Fi/BT module based upon the technology leading MediaTek Filogic 320 (MT7921) Wi-Fi 6 chipset.
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All About Our Premium Wi Fi Advantage
In this video, Andy Ross (Product Manager - Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules) explains where you can learn all about what we offer our customers as our Premium Wi-Fi Advantage.
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Introducing the Sona IF513 Series
In this video, product manager Andy Ross explains the unique place our Sona IF513 Series has in our line of Wi-Fi 6/6E + Bluetooth modules.
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Digi-Key at electronica 2022 with Ezurio
At electronica 2022, on the Digi-Key booth, Paige West speaks with Andy Ross, Senior Product Manager, Ezurio about the company's Wi-Fi product solutions.
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Wi-Fi 6/6E Series #1: An Introduction to Wi-Fi 6 and 6E
In our previous webinar with Electronic Design , we discussed how to leverage Wi-Fi 6 for the future of embedded applications. Based on that presentation, we will be running a blog post series...
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Laird Connectivity Launches Sterling™-LWB+ Wi-Fi 4 + Bluetooth 5.2 Combo Module Based on Latest Infineon AIROC™ CYW43439 Chipset
Akron, Ohio , 27 January 2022 – Global technology leader, Laird Connectivity, has launched the Sterling™-LWB+ Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth 5.2 module , the latest member of the...
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Episode 30: Introducing the Summit SOM 8M Plus
The Summit SOM 8M Plus is a high-performance, secure, and robust IoT SoM that’s rugged, has reliable connectivity, and is globally certified. It's powered by NXP’s innovative i.MX 8M Plus...
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Integrating MFG Package in ST60 SU60 Series
In this video, FAE Miles Chung explains how to integrate the MFG package onto the ST60/SU60 series. The MFG package includes the LRU Wi-Fi regulatory test tool, the LMU Wi-Fi regulatory domain...
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Coming Soon: Sterling-LWB5+ USB Adapter for Embedded Devices
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Sterling-LWB5+ USB adapter . This packaged adapter is rugged, small, simplifies your BOM, is globally certified, has reliable connectivity, and is easy to...
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Episode 25: Introducing our Sterling 70 Series
Our new Sterling 70 series answers the call for next-generation Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) connectivity. Powered by NXP’s innovative 88W9098 silicon, the Sterling 70 is purpose-built for industrial IoT...
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Coming Soon: Sterling 70 Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.1 Combo Module
We are proud to introduce our newest Wi-Fi module series, the Sterling 70 . Powered by the NXP 88W9098 wireless SOC, the Sterling 70 series is the industry’s first Wi-Fi 6 solution based on the...
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FRAG ATTACK for Wi-Fi: Putting the Pieces Back Together
On Tuesday May 11th, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced details of a collection of new vulnerabilities affecting Wi-Fi devices. Since a successful attack would allow the cyber-criminal to steal user...
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New Enhanced Sterling-EWB, Now with an AT Command Set
The Sterling-EWB is now equipped with an AT Command set. With new AT command set firmware implementation, the Sterling-EWB makes it easier than ever to deploy intelligent IoT solutions. The...
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Introducing the Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5 Module
Ezurio's new Sterling-LWB5+ is purpose-built from customer feedback to create a truly robust industrial IoT Module. Designed for ease of manufacturing, reliable connectivity, easy integration, and to...
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Episode 21: Unboxing the Sterling LWB5+ Development Kit
The Sterling-LWB5+ is our latest in our line of Sterling Wi-Fi + Blutooth Modules. Featuring 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 (Classic BT + LE), it's an offering that addresses directly our customers'...
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Laird Connectivity and Cypress Deliver New Wi-Fi® + Bluetooth® 5 Combo Module Purpose-Built for Industrial IoT
Akron, Ohio , June 11, 2020 – Global technology leader, Laird Connectivity, has announced the upcoming Sterling-LWB5+ Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 5.1 module. Powered by...
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Understanding Beamforming
Wireless signal and other RF behavior is one of those things that is so nuanced and bizarre it’s often described by engineers as black magic. The complexity of RF design is legendary among...
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Introducing the Sterling-EWB IoT Module
Our Sterling-EWB is available at distributors now! The Sterling-EWB is a small, smart, wireless module built with the IoT in mind. It combines 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and an onboard Cortex M4F...
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Introducing the 60 Series System on Module
The 60 Series SOM is Ezurio's most secure wireless subsystem ever. Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, the 60 Series SOM provides enterprise-grade connectivity and...
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Wirelessly and Securely Gather IoT Intelligence with the Sentrius™ IG60 IoT Gateway
The Sentrius IG60 is Now Available! The Sentrius IG60 is a wireless IoT gateways that connects Bluetooth sensors and legacy serial equipment to the Cloud, offering secure out-of-the-box...
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6 GHz: It's About Time
Wi-Fi, one of today's most ubiquitous wireless technologies, has once again reached the point where it's necessary to innovate for its own future. The problem that Wi-Fi has is a good one to have:...
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Intelligent WiFi Module from Laird Connectivity Combines WLAN & Bluetooth with a Robust MCU for IoT Design Flexibility
The Sterling-EWB is the simple, secure, and reliable way to gather meaningful IoT intelligence and wirelessly send it to cloud services Nuremberg, Germany – February 25, 2019 – A global...
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Webinar: Choosing the Right Wireless Technology for your IoT Design
The IoT encompasses a wide variety of wireless technologies across an endless array of applications. From the millions of smartphones and tablets to machines, buildings, and countless other products...
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Sterling 60 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth - What's in the Box?
Equipped with the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, Laird’s Sterling 60 series of modules provides unmatched connectivity and performance in challenging wireless environments. Based on...
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Laird's FlexMIMO Overview
This video provides an overview of Laird’s FlexMIMO antenna, the industry’s first flexible PIFA antenna for Wi-Fi MIMO applications. The FlexMIMO is specifically designed for 802.11 MIMO...
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Overview of the New Ezurio Connection Manager
Discover the new features and benefits of the Ezurio Connection Manager, including viewing the status of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices easily and conveniently on one screen and managing both Wi-Fi...
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WPA3 – A Big Step for Wireless Security
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to technology, but one thing we can all agree on is the importance of security. No matter the industry, it is always a top concern. Since introduced in 2004,...
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WPA2 KRACK Security Vulnerability
Introduction: A flaw in the WPA2 security protocol has recently been discovered. The bug, known as “KRACK” for Key Reinstallation Attack, exposes a weakness in WPA2 which is one of the...
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Now Available: Laird's Sterling 60 Modules Provide Unmatched Connectivity and Performance
Laird's new Sterling 60 Series of Professional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules is now available. Powered by Marvell's state-of-the-art 88W8997 chipset , Laird's Sterling 60 modules achieve the best...
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Laird & Advantech DLoG Bring Connectivity to Harshest Industrial Environments
The industrial sector is considered one of the most dynamic areas of the electronics industry, with a broad range of solutions for an equally broad range of applications. In this fiercely...
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Demo: Integrating a Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Module with i.MX 6UltraLite Eval Kit on Linux
A new video demonstration for Laird’s Sterling-LWB 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module is now available. The five-part demo features the Sterling-LWB module and walks viewers through the process of...
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New Multi-Interface LoRa Gateway Enables Versatile IoT Network Deployment
Today Laird announced the new Sentrius™ RG1xx LoRa Gateway which offers multi-protocol connectivity to long-distance Enterprise Internet of Things (EIoT) sensors and devices to create actionable...
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Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica
Today at the Electronica 2016 trade show in Munich, Germany Laird announced plans for the new 60 Series of Professional and Enterprise Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules . Specifically designed to offer...
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Laird Announces New 60 Series of Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Modules at Electronica
Today at the Electronica 2016 trade show in Munich, Germany Laird announced plans for the new 60 Series of Professional and Enterprise Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules . Specifically designed to offer...
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LSR Announces Two New Solutions for Embedded and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Applications
LSR, a Laird business, announced two new solutions that help companies design and certify wirelessly-connected products quickly and successfully. Based on Cypress Semiconductor Corp. radios, these...
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How to Test a Wi-Fi Embedded Medical Device
Hospitals are one of the most compelling, yet difficult RF environments. To ensure reliable functionality, a Wi-Fi radio that is embedded in a medical device must be tested thoroughly.When choosing...
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5 Key Steps for Deploying Wi-Fi Networks in Hospitals and Other Complex Environments
This week Wireless Design and Development magazine featured an article written by Laird's Bob Monroe and Kris Sidle. Titled, " This Won’t Hurt a Bit: 5 Key Steps for Deploying Wi-Fi Networks in...
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Laird Modules Featured on Avnet’s New Solution for IoT Development and Prototyping Support
Recognizing the growing need for IoT solution development and prototyping support, Avnet, a leading global technology distributor, recently introduced their latest IoT solution which features two...
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Introducing the 50 Series: Next-Gen Wi-Fi for Harsh RF Environments
Today Laird launches the new 50 Series of Enterprise Wi-Fi ® + Bluetooth ® modules. This latest solution provides unmatched reliable connectivity and performance in challenging wireless...
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Setting Up Wi-Fi in a Medical Center: Testing
Welcome to our final post in the Setting Up Wi-Fi in a Medical Center series. So far in this five part series we have covered steps 1-4 of how to successfully set up a secure and reliable Wi-Fi...
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Addressing Security Concerns in Linux Software
In the past weeks a few vulnerabilities have been published that apply to the code components used on Laird’s WB line of products. While these vulnerabilities do not pose a large threat to us,...
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Setting Up Wi-Fi in a Medical Center: Setting Up the Network
When setting up a Wi-Fi infrastructure in a medical facility such as a hospital, it is important for IT managers to follow certain processes to ensure a reliable and secure wireless network. In...
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Philips Drives Connected Hospital with $225M Smart Hospital Deal
Throughout the past few years, we have learned how the idea of the Connected Hospital has rapidly transformed from a vision of the future into a reality. Hospitals are now focusing on providing the...
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Setting Up Wi-Fi in a Medical Center: Performing a Site Survey
In hospitals, wireless medical devices transmit data that is critical to patient care. Whether stationary or mobile, these devices must never lose connectivity. Setting up a reliable Wi-Fi network in...
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FIPS 140-2 and Wi-Fi Client Devices White Paper
AES-CCMP is an approved cryptographic method for FIPS 140-2, which defines the standard for cryptographic modules that protect sensitive but unclassified information. Since 2006, support for AES-CCMP...
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Announcing the EOL of Laird's PE15N & EC25N
To our Valued Customers: Laird is officially announcing the end of production for the SDC-PE15N and SDC-EC25N products. Due to supplier issues for critical components, Laird will no longer be...
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Wi-Fi Healthcare Services to Grow in 2016- Drives Connected Hospital
In Connected Hospitals , wireless technology allows caregivers and patients to roam around the hospital freely while providing accurate and timely monitoring. Through successful wireless medical...
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Choosing the Right Wi-Fi Radio for a Wireless Medical Device
An article titled, “ Key Considerations for Designing a Wireless Medical Device ”, was recently featured by RF Globalnet. Written by David Hoglund and Chris Downey, the article covers what you...
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What Channels are Supported in Both the 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz Band in Most Countries?
The channels that are supported depend on the regulation in each country. Here is a summary of most countries: Indoor Use Only Radar Bands (DFS band) ...
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FCC's Wi-Fi Blocking Rules Apply to Hospitals
A few months ago, Marriott International made headlines when they blocked consumers’ Wi-Fi networks at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville. Following a complaint from an...
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Requirements Unique to Wireless Medical Devices
The demand for mobility and improved patient care is a growing trend in healthcare, leading to more and more hospitals making the transition to wireless. When dealing with sensitive data, it is...
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Chronic Disease Management to Drive Wireless Medical Device Market Growth
Chronic diseases and health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and Pulmonary heart disease have been a long running issue for people of all generations. Throughout the past decade, a...
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New FDA Guidance on Effective Cybersecurity Management for Medical Devices
By James Kalbfleisch, Applications Engineer III Due to new requirements for Electronic Health Records (EHR) generation and storage, hospitals and clinics are looking for more efficient and reliable...
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New Distribution Partnership with Future Electronics
Property of Future Electronics Accelerating Time to Market for Embedding Wireless Connectivity We recently signed a distribution partnership with Future Electronics, a leading global...
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Comparing Wi-Fi Options for Medical Devices
As the Connected Hospital continues to become a reality, more and more medical device manufacturers are looking to add wireless capabilities to their devices. Connecting wireless medical devices to...
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IoT... Got Windows?
By Doug Moore, Systems Engineer If I may, I would like to start by repeating the first paragraph of a previous blog post by Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Communications Specialist: “By 2020 the...
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Shellshock 101: What you should know about the “Bash bug”
By Steve deRosier, Systems Engineer III Let's get this out of the way first: Laird Embedded Wireless Solutions' Linux Wireless Bridge modules (WB40 and WB45) are in no way affected by the new...
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AAMI FAQs Address Challenges of Wi-Fi in Hospitals
As the number of wireless medical devices continues to increase, so does the opportunity for healthcare providers to improve efficiency and patient care. Hospitals that embrace wireless technologies...
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Wi-Fi Alliance Features Laird Blog Post on Mobility in Hospitals
A guest blog post written by Chris Downey, Product Manager of the Embedded Wireless Solutions unit of Laird, was recently featured by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Titled, “Mobility Via Wi-Fi: Transforming...
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Can the Internet of Things be Regulated?
By Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Communications Specialist By 2020 the Internet of Things (IoT) will be worth approximately $7 trillion with billions of connected gadgets, devices, and appliances...
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More Hospitals Adopt Wireless Medical Devices
By Jordan Manser, Technical Writer As the world continues to go wireless, healthcare facilities must keep pace in order to provide the best patient care possible. Healthcare providers that leverage...
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Enabling Secure Wireless Connections in Hospitals
Mobility in hospitals is a growing trend, resulting in an increased number of wireless medical devices in hospitals and contributes to the Connected Hospital . The Connected Hospital is a vision of...
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The Connected Hospital Benefits Both Patients and Staff [Infographic]
What is the Connected Hospital and what does it mean for both patients and staff? The Connected Hospital is a vision of the future that will take place within the next 20 years, and stems from...
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Wi-Fi Product Lines Testing to ETSI EN 300 328 v1.8.1
In April, ETSI announced new mandatory spectrum sharing requirements for the 2.4 GHz band which will take effect January 2015. Laird’s MSD30AG/SSD30AG, 40NBT Series, WB45NBT, and MSD45N/SSD45N,...
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New Bundle Solution for BT and Wi-Fi Connectivity from Laird
Today, Laird released the 45 Series Enterprise-Grade Wi-Fi modules and BT830 Series Bluetooth v4.0 HCI UART modules. Together the 45 Series Wi-Fi modules and BT830 BLE provide seamless integration of...
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IoT Concerns Surface as Trend Grows
By Jordan Manser, Technical Writer In recent posts, we’ve talked a lot about the Internet of Things (IoT) and how the trend will be a game changing technology in the near future. The phenomenon...
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WPA2 Enterprise vs. Personal
Wi-Fi is a critical element of business today. With the extreme growth of wireless devices in recent years and the BYOD trend that continues to grow in popularity, a large amount of...
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WPA2 Enterprise vs. Personal
Wi-Fi is a critical element of business today. With the extreme growth of wireless devices in recent years and the BYOD trend that continues to grow in popularity, a large amount of critically...
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Study Finds Security Flaw in Hospital Wireless Networks
By Blaine Sheasley, Marketing Intern In April, Wired published a story, titled “It’s Insanely Easy to Hack Hospital Equipment”, that discusses a myriad of security problems discovered...
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FCC Increases Availability of Spectrum in the 5 GHz Band
By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern Establishing a reliable Wi-Fi connection in sports arenas, airports, and other large venues has traditionally proven to be a challenge. This is due in part to the...
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What is the Connected Hospital?
The Connected Hospital is a vision that will take place within the next two decades. The Connected Hospital is a vision of the future where hospitals can focus on providing the best quality of...
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Top Four Healthcare IT Trends of 2014
Top Four Healthcare IT Trends of 2014 By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern 2014 will be a year full of growth and change in the healthcare IT industry. More advanced technologies are expected to...
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Google in the Running for the Connected World
By: Jordan Manser, Marketing Intern The IoT will allow everything to connect and communicate The internet of things (IoT) has been a hot topic in recent months. In fact, Quartz goes as far to...
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The Top 10 Most Popular Blog Posts of 2013
Here’s a look at Laird’s top 10 most popular blog posts on the Wireless Connectivity Blog for 2013: 10. Lumia Black Update to Showcase BLE : Nokia, acquired by Microsoft, announced that...
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Recap of Laird’s Webinar: Making the Connected Hospital a Reality
On December 12, Embedded Wireless Solutions of Laird hosted a webinar titled, Making the Connected Hospital a Reality: Medical Grade Wi-Fi for Hospitals . The webinar featured guest speakers Bill...
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Laird to Host Webinar on Making the Connected Hospital a Reality
Embedded Wireless Solutions of Laird will be hosting a webinar, titled Making the Connected Hospital a Reality: Medical Grade Wi-Fi For Hospitals . The webinar features guest speakers Bill Quatier,...
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New Laird Connection Manager
By: Stephanie Lubrano, Marketing Communications Specialist A new Laird Connection Manager (LCM) for 40 Series radios was announced last week, read this previous blog post for further...
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40 Series Radios: Laird Connection Manager
This month, Laird Technologies® is releasing a new version of the popular Laird Connection Manager , or LCM (formerly known as Summit Client Utility (SCU)) a configuration and management utility...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: Testing Wi-Fi Functionality in Medical Devices
By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist Applications on many medical devices require secure and persistent network connections, because a disruption of even a tenth of a second (100...
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AAMI Wireless Technology Resources
By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist For over 45 years, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) has helped the healthcare community develop, manage, and use safe...
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Laird Cloud Article Published in August Issue of ECN
Medical Devices Connected to a Cloud Infrastructure By: Stephanie Lubrano, Marketing Communications Specialist An article written by Product Manager Chris Downey of Laird Technologies was...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: Mobility and Connectivity
By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist In hospitals where wireless medical devices transmit data that are critical to patient care, it is crucial that these devices never lose connectivity,...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: Mobility and Connectivity
In hospitals where wireless medical devices transmit data that are critical to patient care, it is crucial that these devices never lose connectivity, even when the devices are on the move...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: Security
By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist In its 2012 white paper, Wi-Fi in Healthcare: Security Solutions for Hospital Wi-Fi Networks , the Wi-Fi Alliance took an in-depth look at security for...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: RF Issues
By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist In our recent blog post, Engineering the Wireless Hospial: Client Device Requirements , we explored the different types of client devices that typically...
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White Papers on Wi-Fi Mobility for Hospitals and Industrial Environments
Recognizing the increased importance of providing persistent wireless network connections on mobile devices, Laird Technologies has updated two white papers on Wi-Fi mobility. Both white papers...
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Engineering the Wireless Hospital: Client Device Requirements
Client Devices in a Hospital By: Natalie Sheerer, Marketing Specialist In a recent post , we introduced a Wi-Fi Alliance® white paper on improving the user experience for client devices...
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Wi-Fi Alliance® Announces Certification Program for 802.11ac
Wi-Fi Alliance Logo 802.11ac is a draft standard for Wi-Fi® operation developed by the IEEE Standards Association . It is a superset of 802.11n and, more importantly, is interoperable with...
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New Wi-Fi Alliance White Paper on Improving Connectivity for Wi-Fi Enabled Medical Device
The Wi-Fi Alliance® (WFA) recently published a white paper on improving the user experience for medical devices that use Wi-Fi® to connect to hospital networks. As with two previous WFA...
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Shift to 5 GHz Band For Mission-Critical Wi-Fi Networks
Laird Technologies White Papers on 5 GHz Operation A recent online editorial from Lisa Phifer argues that enterprise Wi-Fi deployments should focus on the 5 GHz band. According to Phifer, the...
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Ixia White Paper: Testing Wi-Fi for Medical Devices
A white paper from David Hoglund, an expert on Wi-Fi in hospitals, discusses the challenges of ensuring that Wi-Fi on medical devices operates reliably in a hospital. The key to ensuring reliable...
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CTIA 2013 Post Show Report
Laird Booth at CTIA 2013 CTIA-The Wireless Association® is an international nonprofit membership organization that has represented the wireless communications industry since 1984. The...
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Embedded Wireless Solutions to Exhibit at CTIA
For a look at embedded wireless solutions from Laird Technologies, attend CTIA 2013™ on May 21 - 23 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas, NV. Presented by CTIA, the Wireless...
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Will 802.11ac Drive Connectivity in Hospitals?
According to a recent eWeek article , 802.11ac (which we discuss in this post ) "could drive a new way of connectivity in hospitals". Unfortunately, this article, which is based on an interview...
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UPDATE: FCC NPRM
The FCC recently made a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding its announcement to free up unlicensed spectra to be used for a variety of technologies, most notably, Wi-Fi. (This topic is...
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Laird Article Featured on Health IT Exchange
An article from the Laird Technologies Embedded Wireless Solutions is featured on the Health IT Exchange website. Entitled “ Benefits and Challenges of Implementing Wi-Fi in Hospitals ” , the...
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Classes of Medical Devices
The term medical device can mean anything from a tongue depressor to a pacemaker. Sophisticated medical devices require a very strenuous regulatory procedure, and understanding different classes of...
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Classes of Medical Devices
The term medical device can mean anything from a tongue depressor to a pacemaker. Sophisticated medical devices require a very strenuous regulatory procedure, and understanding different classes...
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HIMSS13 Recap
HIMSS , once known as the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to improve healthcare through optimal use of information technology and...
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2012 Healthcare Mobility Trends
Mobility trends in healthcare have quickly become a widely discussed topic for medical device manufacturers and healthcare providers. Wi-Fi® infrastructure provider Aruba Networks recently conducted...
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Wi-Fi® May Help Alleviate Nurses' Troubles
According to a 2012 study conducted by Spyglass Consulting®, there are 2.9 million registered working nurses in the United States. While that may sound like a large number, the U.S. Health...
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FCC to Free Up Wi-Fi Spectrum: Part II
Our recent blog post, FCC to Free Up Wi-Fi Spectrum to Boost Speeds , discusses how the FCC plans to expand the unlicensed spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for use by Wi-Fi® devices. While...
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What Are Your Top Concerns When Integrating Wi-Fi in a Hospital?
According to a recent study conducted by Berg Insight®, the number of remotely monitored patients reached about 2.8 million by the end of 2012. Some of the conditions actively monitored are...
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CES 2013 BLE®, BT®, and Wi-Fi® Report
At the Consumer Electronics Show - CES held early this January in Las Vegas, Nevada over 3,000 exhibitors showcased a wide variety of innovative technology to more than 153,000 attendees. Wi-Fi® ...
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FCC to Free Up Wi-Fi Spectrum to Boost Speeds
Wi-Fi operates in two unlicensed frequency bands: the 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) band and the 5 GHz band: The 2.4 GHz band is divided into between 11 and 14 channels. Because the entire band is...
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Top 10 of 2012
Here are the top 10 most popular blog posts on the Laird Wireless Connectivity Blog from 2012: FDA Regulation of Mobile Medical Apps : The FDA plans to regulate some smartphone medical...
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Wi-Fi® and Greenfield Mode Functionality
Greenfield mode is an operational mode of an 802.11n network that can maximize the speed of data transfers. The performance boost of Greenfield mode comes with some significant costs in any...
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Recap of electronica Trade Fair 2012
In mid-November, the Connectivity Products Business Unit (CPBU) of Laird Technologies® exhibited at electronica , the 2012 International Trade Fair for Electronic Components, Systems, and...
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New Version of Summit Client Utility Makes Its Debut
A new Summit Client Utility (SCU) for 40 Series radios was announced earlier this week, read this blog post for further information. Here, we provide a condensed walk-through of the “new...
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40 Series Radios: New Summit Client Utility
This month, Laird Technologies® is releasing a new version of the popular Summit Client Utility (SCU) , a configuration and management utility for wireless radios. The new SCU is available only...
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November Trade Shows and Exhibitions
In November, Laird Technologies® will be exhibiting at three trade shows: The Medical Device Connectivity Conference and Exhibition (MDCC), Medica, and electronica. MDCC Laird is a Platinum...
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Smartphones Spur BLE® Adoption in Medical Devices?
The much anticipated Apple® iPhone 5 made its entrance onto the global scene last week. The public reacted as expected and over 2 million pre orders were taken in the first 24 hours. The device...
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802.11ac and Wi-Fi® Client Devices
802.11ac is a draft standard for Wi-Fi® operation. It is a superset of 802.11n and, more importantly, is interoperable with 802.11n and previous standards. According to a white paper from Ixia: ...
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Wi-Fi® Networks in Stadiums Face Challenges
Gillette® Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots, is one of many sports stadiums getting press for attempting to supply all fans with Wi-Fi® connections. An increasing percentage of fans...
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Hospitals Need to Address Clinical Asset Utilization
A recent study from GE Healthcare® reveals that healthcare organizations such as hospitals are not managing mobile medical devices such as ventilators, infusion pumps, and telemetry units...
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Welch Allyn® Patient Monitors Are FIPS-Validated
FIPS 140-2 is the U.S. federal government standard for encryption and decryption. Our previous blog posts on FIPS 140-2 ( here and here ) noted how few medical devices are validated for FIPS 140-2...
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TV White Space
TV White Space has been called beachfront property as it represents the first new frequencies available for unlicensed use in some time. The frequencies are becoming available because the guard bands...
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CPBU Articles Featured on ECN and PD&D Websites
Articles from the Laird Technologies® Connectivity Products Business Unit (CPBU) were recently featured on websites for two publications, ECN and Product Design and Development . The topics...
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Tablets More Accessible than CoWs for Clinicians
According to a recent article from Computer Weekly , mobility and accessibility are the driving factors behind the adoption of ruggedized tablets over computers on wheels (CoWs) in healthcare...
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Rumor Has It: The iPhone 5
Another week goes by and more rumors and speculation leak from “Apple® sources” of further features to be incorporated into the new iPhone 5, slated for release in Q4 this year. This week’s...
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VA Waives FIPS 140-2 Requirement for Wi-Fi® Patient Monitor
According to a press release from Draeger®, the Veteran's Administration® is deploying Draeger’s Infinity M300 patient monitors on its Wi-Fi® networks, even though the monitors are not...
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iPhones in Lowe's
According to Bloomberg and TechCrunch , Lowe’s® is equipping store employees with iPhone 4s to answer shoppers’ questions and ring up purchases. Last year, rival The Home Depot® deployed...
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Wi-Fi® Networks at VA Hospitals: What Security is Acceptable?
In late April, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) CIO Roger Baker told FierceGovernmentIT that only one-third of VA's large facilities currently have Wi-Fi® but that the VA plans to have...
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Wi-Fi® Security and HIPAA
Connecting medical devices to a hospital’s Wi-Fi® network improves workflow on both the clinical and financial path. With networked devices, a hospital delivers better care to more patients while...
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Wi-Fi® Mobility at 5 GHz
Wi-Fi® involves over-the-air communications in two unlicensed frequency bands, the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, that are available worldwide. 802.11b and 802.11g operate only in the 2.4 GHz band...
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Wi-Fi Direct: Safe for Hospital Use?
The Wi-Fi® Alliance positions Wi-Fi Direct as “a game-changing new technology enabling Wi-Fi devices to connect…to one another without joining a traditional home, office or hotspot network.”...
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Laird® Acquires Summit®; Forms CPBU
On March 2, 2012, Laird Technologies, Inc®. announced that it had acquired Summit Data Communications®, a fast-growing provider of industrial and medical-grade wireless modules. “The...