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Explains that WLAN administrators must keep up with evolving standards of Wi-Fi security to deal with the increasing sophistication of malicious hackers. Highlights of the Wi-Fi Planet Expo, a trade show for WLAN vendors held in San Jose, California in December 2003; Details of vulnerabilities of wired equivalent privacy (WEP), an old Wi-Fi security standard; Wi-Fi security aspects that must be considered by WLAN administrators; Function of a new certification called WPA2 in Wi-Fi network security; Information on Wi-Fi hacking tools. INSET: Guide to Wi-Fi Hacking Tools.

Discusses how Cerritos, California came to be the first municipality in the U.S. to be completely covered by Wi-Fi wireless technology. Reasons for providing broadband technology to Cerritos; Actions taken by the city council in pursuing a wireless solution; Difficulties met by the project; Actions taken by Aiirmesh Wireless in installing the Wi-Fi.

Details the adoption of a wireless mesh networking system called Mesh Enabled Architecture (MEA) by the Ripon, California Police Department. Key advantage of the MEA network that provides real-time video to officers in the field and in the office; Cost of installing the system; Radio protocol platform used in the system; Justification of installing the system from a return on investment standpoint.

Reports acceptance of the 802.11b wireless-networking format in the consumer market in San Jose, California. Venture of companies into alternatives including wired and wireless technologies; Distribution of video from room to room; Lack approval for the format.

The article discusses the Wi-Fi project in San Francisco, California. Craig Settles, a Wi-Fi analyst, asserts that the office of Mayor Gavin Newsom of San Francisco needs to garner support for the project from other government forces of the city. It is reported that the city had an agreement with Earthlink to provide the Wi-Fi network and provide free and affordable wireless Internet access in the city. INSET: Mesh Market Share.

Reports on the plan of the California Public Utility Commission to install Wi-Fi network that can be used by business professionals visiting the agency. Revenue-generating potential of the network; Plans for the proposed system; Significance of setting up a network in public facilities as a potential income source.