Wireless Networking

You only need to visit one of thousands public locations in order to find a free wireless signal for your laptop or smart phone. Wireless hot spots, as they are called, are available in myriad...

Many people find that their wireless network's range does not meet their expectations. Sometimes it's radio interference, other times it's objects blocking the wireless signal. In any case, I...

In a common Wi-Fi network, there are really only two different types of networking devices. The first is the AP, or Access Point. The second is the wireless adapter. Both come in a variety of forms.

Your local coffee shop can be a nice place to do some reading, writing, or relaxing. It allows you to get out of the house for a few hours and enjoy a drink, providing a nice venue to get some...

Are you and your computer bound to a desk by annoying cables? Then go wireless! Follow these simple steps ,and you will easily be able to move freely around your home with your laptop or eliminate...

If you have investigated the ways of making an older desktop computer wireless, you have probably run into the device known as the wireless USB adapter. It is by far the easiest way to give a...

Laptop computers often come with built in wireless (WiFi) capabilities, allowing them to connect to nearby wireless networks. They also come with wired Ethernet network connections that allow you...

Wireless routers have become ubiquitous in households to provide Internet access to any desktop computer or laptop in the home. Expensive routers often boast additional wireless range that cannot...

Ad hoc has a Latin root meaning "for this purpose only," and the U.S. military's DARPA research program developed the ad hoc network in the 1970s. Most computers today include all of the tools...

An ad hoc network is a type of wireless connection that allows you to connect directly to another computer, instead of going through the Internet. While Internet-enabled connections are useful for...

A cantenna is a home made directional wifi antenna that can be made for very little money. They are used to get better wifi reception or gains from distances. They can penetrate through walls...

Wireless computing are radio waves that allow computers to access the Internet and electronic devices to communicate with one another without using cable wires. People do not need to use a phone...

As more people across the country replace their desktop computers with laptops, wireless networking is becoming the de facto standard in an increasing number of homes. D-Link is a popular maker of...

Wireless networking and public WiFi access has become an increasingly important part of computing in recent years. More and more businesses are offering free WiFi access to cater to the growing...

The wireless protocol first made its debut with 802.11b. With each increment to the wireless protocol (that is, 802.11g, 802.11i, 802.11n), the speed gets faster and the security gets better. ...

Ad-hoc is defined as improvised or impromptu, and in the technology world it refers to the act of accessing the internet indirectly by directly connecting your computer wirelessly to another...

We have all become used to being connected at all times, so the hour you sit at the gate is lost time unless you can get online. Airports are beginning to provide more wifi hotspots, but you need...

Wireless broadband signals allow people to connect to the Internet when they are away from home or the office. By connecting to a wireless signal, you can surf the Web, get directions, check email...

Creating a wireless Internet connection out of a dial-up connection can be a difficult task, since many standard components that were used to make wireless dial-up connections are no longer...

Setting up and connecting to a wireless network is an easy process and can be a great asset around the home. A Wi-Fi network cuts down on the amount of wires in your home and provides Internet...

Not all iPods are capable of establishing a WiFi connection. Only the Apple iPod iTouch is WiFi capable. Finding a WiFi connection with the iPod iTouch or the iPhone is a simple process if a...

Bluetooth wireless technology is a great way to quickly and securely connect two devices together without the use of lengthy (and often expensive) cables. Normally Bluetooth is used to connect a...

Wireless Internet is a technology that is still barely out of infancy, and one area in which users constantly hope for improvement is signal strength. Even with a wireless network in your own...

Wireless Internet connections are served by routers, small pieces of hardware that transmit a wireless signal that enables computers to connect to the Internet without having to plug into...

So you want to know how to receive a wireless Internet signal. Setting up your computer to receive a wireless Internet signal is a relatively easy task that should only take moments to complete,...

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...