Internet Connections

With Internet cafes and all the other Wi-Fi hotspots, the Internet seemingly is ubiquitous; however, there are times and places where getting a connection through conventional methods is not...

If you access the Internet through a wireless connection on your computer but the signal is weak and you are constantly being disconnected from the Web you need to increase the strength of your...

Most new homes have DSL outlets built into the walls, giving you direct access to DSL connections throughout your home. However, if you live in an older home DSL lines are typically non-existent,...

Many computers no longer come with a built in 56K modem. This is because most individuals now opt for either an Ethernet based DSL/Cable connection or a wireless connection. However, if you do not...

Philips Magnavox Web TV is an Internet box you use in conjunction with your TV. The box allows you to access the Internet on your TV without the aid of a computer. However, the Magnavox Web TV is...

It can be frustrating to have an Internet connection that's so slow you can take a shower, do the dishes, have a chat with your neighbor on the phone, and cook an entire spaghetti dinner before...

DSL high-speed Internet connections utilize your standard phone jack to allow your computer to connect to the Internet. Converting your standard phone jack into a phone and Internet connection...

The BT Home Hub is offered to BT customers as a way to organize and maintain their home Internet and computer connections. One of the little-known advantages of a Home Hub is the ability to use...

Once you have subscribed to the NetZero DSL service, the company will ship you a DSL installation kit that will help you establish your broadband Internet connection. The installation kit contains...

A proxy is a computer network service that allows computer users to make indirect network connections. A hidden proxy hides the computer's real IP address. This type of Internet connection allows...

Verizon DSL typically ships with a modem that allows one computer access to the CDL line, with all its blazing speed. But it doesn't usually come with a way to extend the DSL line to other...

Dial-up Internet access is still an option in locations that don't have cable or DSL available. Dial-up typically costs less than broadband and can be used wherever there is a landline phone jack...

Charter high speed Internet access is available to both new and existing Charter cable customers. Existing subscribers to Charter Cable can order a self-installation kit that will allow them to...

Tin can waveguide antennas have been Do It Yourself projects since 2003, beginning with the Pringles can antenna. Improvements were made, getting greater signal boosts with larger containers up to...

The process for connecting to an Internet Service Provider's cable internet is fairly universal, including Charter's cable internet service. Connecting a Windows XP computer--or any Windows-based...

The HP DV9009 is one of the models of Hewlet Packard's Pavilion laptop lineup. With the computer you can connect to the Internet via Ethernet cable or through the built in wireless adapter. When...

An Internet Download Link Problem is a problem with missing or corrupted code in the series of commands that allows your computer to download programs from the Internet. It can also occur between...

BitComet is a popular application that uses the BitTorrent protocol. It is one of the older torrenting applications currently on the market, originally having been released in 2003. It stands out...

DSL internet uses a telephone connection to provide high speed internet to your computer. DSL internet plans vary in cost by provider, and different plans offer different services. When choosing a...

Depending on available plans with your Internet service provider, you can upgrade or downgrade according to your needs. Calculating how long it takes you to download a certain amount of...

Microsoft will automatically send out updates to anyone who is using its products and has installed them legally. Sometimes, these automatic updates appear to be caught in a loop, meaning that...

Wireless Fidelity (WiFi)--also called wireless or mobile broadband--sends information over a network without a cable connection. Many devices use the technology, including gaming platforms, cell...

Adobe Reader is a free-to-download software that allows you to read any PDF file. The software must be downloaded from the Adobe website. You can download the Adobe Reader software via dial-up...

Perhaps the best DIY Wi-Fi antenna is one that uses an old satellite dish. The dish provides perhaps the largest parabolic surface for a DIY project, and the USB Wi-Fi adapter is a robust signal...

The Westell 327W is a wireless router that allows you to send a WiFi signal over a smaller area, allowing computers to connect to the Internet without actually using a wire. However, before you...

The Acer Aspire is a laptop computer that functions just like any other Windows-based laptop computer. With the portable computer you can connect to a wireless Internet source. This gives you the...

Your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will offer you a range of download speeds, for different prices. The download speed is measured in megabytes per second (Mbps). ISPs may offer a slow dial-up...

The HP Pavilion is a Hewlett-Packard Co. line of laptop and desktop computers. Most Pavilions now come with a standard wireless and Ethernet Internet connection modem. However, if you have an...

Online play has become an important part of computer game functionality and some games, such as massively multiplayer online games and browser games, require an Internet connection. When you play...

Most wireless modems today can be used through a prepaid service or a wireless Internet service provider (WISP). No matter in which way you use your modem, you will have to learn how to install a...

At times, you may want to know your Internet speed when you are troubleshooting your computer. One of the best ways to do this is through DOS since it does not rely on being on a website or...

If you are using a laptop computer and connect to the Internet through a wired connection you more than likely hook the system up to an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet cable connection allows you to...

If you are running a server, the best diagnostic tool you can use when things go wrong is a network monitor. Monitoring your server can help you track bugs in certain software or problems with...

NetZero is a dial-up Internet provider you can use if you do not want to pay the larger monthly fees for DSL or cable Internet. Although the company doesn't usually directly provide wireless...

More than 15 years after its inception, MSN remains a popular dial-up Internet provider in the United States. Although broadband Internet connections have increased in penetration and popularity,...

Netgear produces a large range of Internet products, including network routers, DSL modems and even business products for large companies. However, if you use a single computer and you want to...

If you have an older computer you may not have the standard wireless and Ethernet Internet connections built into the system. This doesn't mean, however, that you need to go out and purchase a...

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and Fiber Optic Service (FiOS) are two services that allow customers to connect to the Internet. Although they both perform the same basic function, the two services...

Despite having the faster Internet connections available to you, such as DSL, cable and wireless, you can still connect a laptop computer to a dial up modem. However, in order to do so, you must...

DSL modems don't typically come with the capability to create a network. Because of this, users will set up a DSL modem with a router such as one made by Netgear. The Netgear router can then...

When you set up a NetZero DSL account, the default email address assigned to you is [your member ID number]@netzero.com. These days, though, many users already have outside email addresses they...

Wireless Internet allows you to easily connect to the Web without using a series of wires or cables to tether down your computer. If you already have a wireless router in your home but some of the...

If you want access the Internet on your computer, you must have a modem installed. Although you can use external modems, you may want to save room on the outside of your system by installing an...

The EtherFast router is a DSL enabled router that allows you to connect multiple computers to the same Internet connection. Although you still need an actual DSL modem having an EtherFast router...

At times, you may want to surf the web anonymously, without Internet Service Providers (ISP), including your own, being able to track your Internet Protocol (IP), a way to identify your computer....

When you use a DSL modem to access the Internet you can typically connect multiple computers to the modem. This is true when you are using an AT&T DSL modem. The connection process is similar...

Hooking up Cable Internet to a Wireless Router is a fairly easy process with the right components and cables. The two components can not directly connect nor automatically work, you are going to...

A Belkin router is commonly used with an Embarq 660 Series DSL modem. The router allows you to create a wireless Internet connection so that you can use multiple laptops on the same network. The...

A 10/100 Ethernet switch is a type of device that allows you to connect several computers to a single network. It is popular on college campuses and business offices. The Internet connection it...