Sputnik’s offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, 2008 in observation of the U.S. Independence Day holiday. To our friends in the U.S., have a happy fourth!

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San Francisco - June 18, 2008 - Sputnik, a leading provider of software for venue-branded, access-controlled Wi-Fi, Ubiquiti Networks, a leading innovator in wireless broadband solutions, and Streakwave Wireless, a leading value-added distributor for wireless broadband solutions and related products, today announced that Ubiquiti PowerStation 2/5 and NanoStation 2/5 wireless platforms will support Sputnik software.

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Sputnik was selected for the 2008 Best of San Francisco Award in the Computer Software Developers category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). Woo hoo!

Sputnik’s offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2008 in observation of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.

Need a remotely managed hotspot on a bus, taxicab, train, or ferry?

Need to quickly set up and tear down Wi-Fi at a trade show or event?

Need Wi-Fi where you can’t get DSL or cable modem internet service?

The new NexAira NexConnect router offers truly mobile Wi-Fi wherever you happen to be. It uses cellular 3G to get access to the internet, then distributes the signal to local Wi-Fi clients.

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We’ve just released an update to Sputnik Control Center and SputnikNet.

Sputnik Control Center version 3.3.6.6 includes several new features:

• New Microsoft Network (MSN) templates
• Optional AnchorFree Advertising System module — please contact Sputnik for more information
• Redesigned SputnikNet Express landing pages

All servers running Sputnik Control Center version 3.3.6.5 should be upgraded to this version.

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Now available from Sputnik: the Sputnik 720 is a compact, rugged network gateway that, with the addition of up to two optional 802.11a/b/g radios, becomes a managed wireless router. The Sputnik 720 runs Sputnik Agent Pro firmware, and is capable of authenticating a hundred or more concurrent users.

Wired and wireless network end-users can be authenticated by the Sputnik 720, as its LAN and WLAN interfaces are bridged together. When used as a network gateway, end-users connected to third-party wireless hardware (in bridge mode) are routed through the Sputnik 720 for authentication. Service providers can leave existing wired and wireless networks in place—whether Wi-Fi, WiMAX, mesh, or other frequency—routing network traffic through the Sputnik 720 for authentication, tracking, and management. (See diagram.)

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Wi-Fi Planet features a brief overview of Sputnik:

Sputnik provides hotspot owners with a full slate of user management, authentication, billing, and logging features. Sputnik sells its services in a variety of bundles, including wireless hardware, subscription access to their web-based hotspot management, and software for installation on local servers.

We’ve just released an update to Sputnik Control Center and SputnikNet.

Sputnik Control Center version 3.3.6.5 is a maintenance release that includes several bug fixes.

All servers running Sputnik Control Center version 3.3.6.5 should be upgraded to this version.

Here’s more information about the update:

• Version 3.3.6.5 change log
• Update instructions

We plan to update SputnikNet servers on Thursday, January 31st.

To better serve our customers we’re making a few changes to our support policies and pricing.

Starting January 23, 2008, new Server 1100 and Sputnik Control Center purchases will include Maintenance Service for the first year. This includes:

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