Wireless Networking

This article will show you how to cheaply and fairly easily increase the Wi-Fi range and signal strength in situations where distances of upwards of 500 feet are needed from a Wi Fi source. I have...

If you have a laptop, using a Windows wireless connection is one of the advantages of the computer. Laptops are built with a wireless adapter installed to accommodate users with network...

A wireless card allows your laptop to access a wireless network at your home office or at your local bookstore or coffee shop. Wireless cards use to be a separate accessory for your laptop;...

Not quite tech savvy? Afraid to tread an unknown water? I've been there (granted, years ago) but there's got to be a first time for everything!

Bluetooth is a specific type of wireless transmission that uses short-range radio signals to send information between digital devices. Since its development in the 1990s, Bluetooth has become...

This is a guide to install Ubuntu Linux on the 10lb hunk of twisted plastic and metal known as my Dell Inspiron 9100. For this voyage we'll be using "Jaunty Jackalope," or better known...

Most laptops come with internal wireless adapters that support 802.11A, B and G. These days it seems that every corner coffee shop and restaurant offers wireless networks to their customers using...

Usually, a wireless network consists of a number of wireless-ready computer devices all connected to a central "access point"---often a router. Ad hoc networks, by contrast, eliminate the access...

Computers with wireless capabilities are able to connect to the Internet without cables. Instead of connecting your computer to a modem or router using a cable, you can use your computer's...

Usually when a mobile device equipped with wifi (such as a laptop) that has Microsoft Windows XP installed, the user will routinely connect the device to different wifi networks depending upon...

SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a rather elaborate substitute for "network name." It's the unique name that identifies the wireless network you use, differentiating it from all others. All...

The Internet is everywhere. The information highway is a fixation on which society, as a whole, is becoming more and more dependent. Not only are we looking up recipes on a search engine, or...

There are times when an open network is desireable, such as temporary networks for tradeshows or parties or wireless networks that are secured from the private cabled networks through the use of...

Wireless network adapters are devices installed in computers that are able to connect to wireless signals to access the Internet or a local area network. Unlike Internet connections that are set...

The dangers of wireless networking stem from and are the result of a wireless router allowing unrestricted outside access. Any unsecured router makes a network vulnerable to any number of attacks...

Wireless modems, originally the domain of the working road warrior, are growing in popularity for personal use. As more people purchase dedicated wireless-modem cards, or tether their BlackBerries...

Wireless Internet is quickly becoming a standard option for most laptop users. It provides the freedom to work from almost anywhere at any time. However, there are dangers and risks involved...

Choosing the right AirCard is important for enjoying optimal mobile broadband. Price, coverage, customer service, the amount of broadband you need and Wi-Fi access are all factors to consider...

If you ever used your laptop or PDA for wireless communications during a flight, you utilized EMS, or electromagnetic sciences, technology. EMS technology has helped to advance wireless...

WiFi hotspots are public locations--usually coffee shops, restaurants, hotels or libraries--with free wireless Internet access for customers. The hotspot has established an Internet connection and...

Focus the output of your Wireless Router! This is a very obvious and simple solution for those of you who may need just a little boost for your wireless range. There are plenty of well informed...

How to add additional security to you wireless network. If the hacker's internet devices are excluded from accessing your wireless network they cannot get into your network even if they get your...

Most of us have been there, we are in the middle of doing something important on the internet, and our wireless network goes out of range... Sometimes it just affects our network speed, and other...

Usually when a mobile device equipped with wifi (such as a laptop) that has Microsoft Windows Vista installed, the user will routinely connect the device to different wifi networks depending...

Wireless networks have revolutionized the way we exchange data, but only when there's a reliable signal. You can't work if you can't connect. There are a number of ways you can improve your...

Today almost every home has a wireless network. Be it for casual home use or serious home office use, it is important to have a secure wireless network in order to protect your personal/business...

With the increasing popularity of laptop computers and the rise of wireless networking, you can connect to the Internet in more places than ever. But the speed of your Internet connection depends...

Wireless Internet is growing in popularity and affordability. But navigating the world of wireless Internet can be a little overwhelming to a novice. Knowing some of the basics prior to...

In computing terms, an "Access Point" is a method in which a computer connects to a wireless network. Internet connections that a computer can connect to using a wireless networking card are...

The spread of affordable wireless printers to the broad consumer market has allowed for the simplification of wireless printing in the home and small business environments. Wireless printers have...

After you set up wireless Internet access in your home, one of the first things you'll likely do is carry your laptop from room to room to see how strong your connection is. You may find that...

Creating a basic home network is simple once you get a good understanding of the basic hardware involved in a home network. Planning and following your strategy can make setting up a basic home...

An ad hoc network can be useful when working with network gaming, sharing Internet connections without a router, or when you need to quickly transfer files. Microsoft Windows makes it easy to set...

Making a printer Bluetooth-compatible enables a Windows computer to print directly to the machine via a wireless connection. This can be done in the home or in the office through the use of added...

These days Wi-Fi hot spots are everywhere: at malls, hotels and especially cafes. A Wi-Fi hot spot is an area where people with the proper computer hardware---a laptop or iPod Touch, for...

A laptop with wireless capabilities can connect to a nearby wireless Internet connection. A wired Internet connection can be converted into a wireless connection for the laptop with the proper...

Whether you need a router for your wireless printer depends on your particular computer setup. If you have multiple computers using multiple printers, a router will make life much easier. On the...

Almost everyone has a wireless network, but many don't keep their networks protected. Although very unlikely to be hacked no one can be secure enough.

Bluetooth is a convenient form of personal network that functions simply and easily. Hook up Bluetooth equipment like a cellular phone or stereo headphones to any new computer and enjoy the ease...

With the right equipment you can access the Internet with a laptop from almost anywhere. Accessing the Internet at home without a cable or DSL modem wired to your laptop can be done relatively...

A PC card is a credit card-sized piece of computer hardware. One of the most common types of PC cards are a wireless networking card, which allows laptop users to connect to the Internet with a...

Free wireless Internet at hotels is a convenience, but it's not without a hidden threat---almost all hotel wireless is insecure. While the network is easy to connect to, it means everything you do...

Whether looking to increase the strength of an existing Wi-Fi receiving antenna or building an antenna from scratch, there are many ways to boost Wi-Fi reception without shelling out money to an...

A mid-range wireless antenna can be used for reaching wireless locations from much further than Wi-Fi cards or modems will typically allow. This allows you to reach free wireless connections, like...

Setting up a home wireless Internet network isn't difficult. It is a simple task of getting the equipment, following the directions on the CD which comes with the equipment, and powering up. Once...

If you have Wi-Fi or a wireless internet connection, hackers can easily hack your wireless connection. Today, I’m going to give you some tips on how to protect your wireless connection. So let’s...

PCI wireless adapters and USB wireless adapters are both used to connect a computer to a wireless network. A wireless network enables computers and certain devices (such as printers) to connect...

WiFi internet connections are becoming more acccessible to the public. Here are a few things that you might want to try to receive free internet service or even internet at a low cost.

If you have a small office at home it’s always nice to have the ability to print wirelessly from your laptop to your printer without the need to physically plug your laptop into your printer....

Wireless cards can be broken down into two varieties, license-exempt and licensed. The lifespan of a wireless card can also be looked at from two perspectives, hardware longevity and generational...