Wireless Networking

WiFi, or wireless networking, and DSL, or a digital subscriber line, are two ways to connect to the Internet. These two methods operate at different speeds.

From smart phones to wireless headsets, Bluetooth connectivity keeps our information in sync and adds better integration with our portable devices. Bluetooth is a wireless technology used for...

After setting up a wireless network, it is common for some users to forget their security key on their HP because the key sometimes consists of randomly generated letters and numbers. If the HP...

Microsoft Windows XP allows you to connect to both local and remote printers. You can connect to remote printers, such as printers on your network, through a wired network connection, such as...

With more and more people going wireless and looking for convenience, a USB wireless modem for your laptop may be the solution for you.

A wireless network is the perfect addition to any internet-saavy home. It allows multiple family members or housemates to access the internet from anywhere in the home and to enjoy the same speed...

Wireless routers are the silent warriors of your Internet network. Working quietly in a cupboard, a wireless router is out of sight, out of mind until you lose connectivity. If you own a Linksys...

You have an older laptop that is just sitting in the closet. You don't want to toss it or sell it. You don't have to keep storing the old laptop. You can use the older laptop to access WiFi...

With the creation of wireless networks and their implementation in households, many people have begun to worry about the security of their networks. As Microsoft puts it, "Wireless networks do not...

Getting Internet service is almost a necessity in the connected world that most Americans now live in. When a landline isn't an option, there are a couple alternatives to choose from.

Notebook computers keep us connected on the go. Local libraries, coffee shops and airports host hotspots for wireless Internet. Installing a Wi-Fi card into a laptop enables a wireless connection...

There's nothing that particularly distinguishes a wireless Internet connection from a cable connection beyond the delivery method. In fact, you can change your wired/cable Internet connection to a...

With the prevalence of Wi-Fi signals in coffee shops and libraries as well as wireless networks at homes and offices, being able to use your laptop untethered to anything is convenient and allows...

Setting up a wireless network in your home is an excellent way to allow multiple computers and family members access the Internet wherever they are in the house. Setting up a home network isn't...

Connect your Lexmark printer to a wireless network by using a wireless print server. A wireless print server acts as a bridge between your USB printer and your wireless router to provide access to...

Connecting a wireless printer to your Verizon FIOS network enables you to access your printer from anywhere in your home wirelessly. In addition, you can have other computers use that printer...

Although Apple considers its PowerBook G4 line to be vintage or even obsolete, many computer users rely on these sturdy laptops as mobile or secondary computers. At the time much of the G4 line...

If you have seen a charge for "Boingo Wireless" on your credit card statement, you may have wondered where it came from. It is likely a charge that you did authorize, and then forgot about it.

Wireless communication technology is electronic communication which does not utilize cables or wires. Instead, wireless communication uses radio frequencies to send a message from one wireless...

Flashing firmware on a wireless router can do numerous things. It can update the security of the router and also make it function better. Some Broadcom based wireless routers can be loaded with...

Dish Network provides a satellite based Internet service in proxy of WildBlue for those people who do not qualify for other high-speed Internet options. The main advantage of satellite Internet is...

We have all had frustrating times when our printer is not working correctly. We usually shut down our computer, shut down our printer, reboot both and the problem disappears. This problem...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...