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Leaving your wireless router named "linksys" can cause problems if you live in an apartment complex or a crowded neighborhood---your router probably won't be the only one with that name within...
If you are in a household with children, it is likely that there are several websites that you would prefer they not visit. If you own a Belkin wireless Internet router, you have the capability to...
Netgear's DG834GT is a networking product that combines an ADSL2+ modem, 10/100 LAN switch with 802.11g wireless capabilities. Introduced in late, the DG834GT is one of many wireless products...
Now that wireless networks have become commonplace in both the home and corporate environments, it has become more important to protect wireless networks (as well as computers and other devices)...
Dynex is a manufacturer of wireless computer products, occupying the same space as D-Link, Linksys and NETGEAR. Though it doesn't have the name recognition or market share as its competitors,...
When you originally set up your AirPort wireless router, you are prompted to create a wireless network and select a password to secure it. As time goes on, you may decide to change the password,...
A wireless LAN (local area network) is a computer network, typically connected to an ISP (Internet service provider), that allows users to share resources, including Internet access, printers and...
Routers allow multiple computers to share a single Internet connection by managing the influx and output of data to the modem. Computers that use the router may do so either by connecting to it...
A "network password" is a combination of alphanumeric, or numeric-only, characters network that users must enter in order to access a local area network. Wireless routers use this password to...
The Belkin N1 Wireless Router allows computer users, regardless of platform, to share vital resources, including printers, Internet connectivity and file servers. Belkin, a California-based...
A WEP password is the 10 to 13 letter and number combination that protects a user's wireless connection. WEP protection can be disabled, however, anyone in range of the wireless network would be...
Wireless networks have become ubiquitous over the past few years. Once considered a luxury, a wireless network is now an important business tool, allowing a disparate group of users to share vital...
Have you ever wanted a secure wireless network? Many average households have unsecured wireless networks, which can lead to hackers as well as leaks in confidential information. In this article I...
A wireless router is an external computer peripheral that accepts an incoming internet connection, such as that from a cable modem, and converts it into a local wireless signal, allowing computers...
A wireless network is comprised of a wireless router, a computer (or other wireless-enabled devices), a high-speed modem, and a subscription to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Netgear is a...
A D-Link wireless router allows you to connect multiple desktops or laptops to a single Internet connection so that they can all surf the web or share files between each other. D-Link routers have...
With a Belkin wireless router you can connect computers to the same Internet connection without having to run cables between all of them. If you don't want any stranger with a laptop that is...
Reset your router to factory defaults: Plug your router's power cord into an electrical outlet. Wait 30 seconds. Now, press and hold the "Reset" button on the back of the router for 5 seconds,...
With the wide availability of quality wireless routers that produce high-speed Internet performance, more and more households are creating their own home wireless networks. Using a wireless router...
The Belkin N1 Wireless Router allows multiple users to share a common Internet connection as well share printers and permit file sharing between computers. It offers N1 wireless access as well...
Wireless router installation begins by plugging your DSL or cable modem into the router. Allow about a minute for the router to cycle before plugging the router into your computer. The router...
D-Link is one of the leading companies producing quality networking devices. One of those devices is the D-Link router. There are many different types of routers offered by D-Link to suit many...
A wireless router is a networking device that acts as a gateway between your computer and your high-speed modem. It also acts as a wireless access point, or "WAP," allowing your wireless-enabled...
Wireless technology has increased exponentially in the past half decade. Everything from wireless hand-held devices to Bluetooth technology have permeated office buildings and even recreational...
A wireless router is a networking device that performs as a gateway joining your computer and your high-speed modem. It also acts as a wireless access point, allowing your wireless-enabled devices...
With the wide variety of wireless routers that are currently available, it has become very easy for anyone to setup WiFi Internet at home. The 802.11g wireless routers offer the best speed and...
Setting up security on a Linksys wireless network keeps both innocuous users who "piggyback" (use a wireless Internet connection without authorization) and more malicious users from accessing your...
LinkSys (now part of Cisco) is a brand of computer networking products. Producing cards for computers as well as routers (wired and wireless), LinkSys is by far the most ubiquitous router in use...
Reconfiguring your wireless network setup can seem intimidating. Whether your want to modify your network name and password, strengthen your network security, or optimize bandwidth, all...
It's really easy to lose or forget your WEP key if you get disconnected from your Internet or your router gets reset. Most people don't write them down, and if you're one of those people, these...
One of the easiest ways to protect yourself from others trying to use your wireless connection is to hide or not broadcast your SSID. The SSID will still be seen by those already set up in your...
Network keys are "open secrets." The key must be known to the users of the network, but remain hidden from unauthorized users and attackers. This is especially important in wireless networks, as...
It's not always easy to set up a wireless router with a Windows client. Linksys routers come with a step-by-step Setup Wizard which makes setup and configuration easy to understand. Once the...
Setting up a wireless router with a Windows client can be complicated. There are a number of measures and options that have to be understood, and it's all too easy to make a mistakes--but D-Link...
Setting up a wireless network in your home or office is a relatively easy task. When setting up your network, password protect it to make sure that neighbors and others in the vicinity of your...