Wireless Broadband Access - Making the Virtual Office Possible by Rick Parrott
Do you remember when home wireless networking burst into our lives? Suddenly we could work from any where in the house. Have you ever wanted to do the same when you are out on the road? With WiMax, now you can! WiMax is a wireless network access program that offers its subscribers citywide... That is slightly faster than many cable companies allow for their cable modems. ... All it needs is an active internet connection to work. ... Another name for VoIP is Internet Phone. ... Have you thought about Voice-over-Internet Protocol or VoIP?

Wired Network Working into Wireless Access Points by Tony Fitz
Let's dive into something a little more complex. What if you have a wired network already, and you're quite happy with the way it performs -- you see no point in dismantling it and making it wireless when it works fine as it is. You've got this laptop, though, that you'd really like to use... Configuring a Wireless Access Point You can usually configure a wireless access point as easily as plugging it into a connection to your network, using the cable that should be included. ... In this way, it works a lot like a wireless router: basically, a wireless access point is to a wired LAN as a...

Broadband Internet Connection Over Existing Power Line! by Patricia Felts
This is the most exciting concept in broadband computer access since the onset of online computerization. Just think….to be able to plug in your computer in any existing electrical outlet in your home, office or even campground and have immediate connection to the net! ... This exciting new breakthrough technology is presently being tested in several cities across the US….in fact the Trump Place in New York City has hired Telkonet, a company that provides internet access via electrical wiring to provide its residents with internet access that’s as easy as plugging in their a toaster!

Computers For Sale - Updates by Nick P Bentley
Have you bought a computer yet? No, I'm not talking about that old Tandy set that's stashed away in the attic. I'm talking about a brand new computer. Something with Internet access and wireless connection capabilities. Okay, I'm probably going a tad too far with that spiel, but you do want to... Want to have high speed cable Internet access? ... If you're in search of the basics such as online access and sending emails, you won't have to spend too much. ... Are you dreaming of a simple desktop PC or do you have your heart set on a mini notebook.

Is Your Family Protected? by Tiffany Baron
When you think about Security, what do you think of? We all have one device or another to assist in keeping us safe. We have pad locks and security systems to safe guard our home, alarm systems to protect the equipment in our cars, parental controls on our cable TV and satellite accesses. ... Statistics show that 95% of internet users don’t have the adequate security to prevent attacks or control the content the computer user can access. ... Let’s face it, without the proper soft ware to protect your computer, you are at risk every time you connect to the internet.

Simple Steps to Secure Your Computer by Russell Card
Since you're reading this article, you're already connected to the Internet. You've probably already thought about security on your computer or network. Every day seems to bring new threats and it can seem pretty daunting, but the key thing is to have a common sense approach and to take a few... FIREWALL A firewall is always recommended to help protect against unauthorized access to your PC. ... If you log into a machine that other users have access to then never use Windows or Web browser mechanisms that remember your account details Having different passwords to lots of different...

How to Use Your Cell Phone as a Wireless Modem For Your Computer by Natalie Aranda
The cell phone has certainly changed how people communicate. The newer model cell phones are packed with features from GPS trackers to advanced audio players. One useful feature of cell phones for frequent travelers is its ability to be used as a wireless modem to enable you to use your laptop... They must have nationwide free long distance or free local access numbers nationwide. ... Some units might require a special cell phone data cable. ... In order to set up the cell phone as a modem it will need to be connected to the laptop with a USB data cable.

Always-On Networks Created with a Wireless Router by Troy Davies
If you're using a wireless network with Windows' built-in Internet Connection Sharing, you're probably quite happy with it -- but there's a problem. The problem is this: the computer the modem is connected to needs to be turned on before any of the other computers can get Internet access! ... The most common problem is that your ISP uses special software to confirm who you are before giving you access to the Internet. ... Remember, though, that speed is far more important with a router than it is with other equipment -- the router might be providing Internet access to more than one...

Uses of WiMAX by Michael Russell
WiMAX is designed as a wireless alternative to DSL and cable for last mile broadband access and as way to interconnect Wi-Fi hotspots into a Metropolitan Area Network. Although, the actual uses for WiMAX overlaps those for Wireless Local Area Network up until the mobile Wide Area Network level. ... A WiMAX antenna can also be directly connected to an Internet backbone using a fiber optic cable. ... This is one of the means to increase bandwidth for data-intensive applications running across a wireless network or as a back-haul for cellular phone and Internet traffic from a remote area back...

Internet Access in Mainland China for Business and Leisure by Ken Cheong
Internet access in China It was difficult getting internet access in China a mere 6 years ago. Corporate leased line were difficult to apply for, hotels had no internet access, dial-ups were extremely unreliable, xDSL or cable were largely unavailable and cybercafes largely denied foreigners... At this point of time, wireless internet access does not seem to be entirely popular as compared to wire access in these cafes. ... Access is mostly automatically DHCP with dynamic IPs but in certain hotels, you may need to call the reception to allow access from your room.