Misconceptions about Wireless Networking by Randolph Wells
I was browsing through my local MegaMart recently. I belong to the group of men who find themselves in the Electronics Department or some other manly area of the store while the wife is shopping for groceries. It seems we are better off out of their way. ... He replied, "No, it's my router." If he only has a cable modem, then how is his laptop connecting now and then. ... "So this is you cable modem", I ask. ... This guy really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router. ... This guy is convinced that his cable modem is a router.

Firewall Software by Rob Pirozzi
Beginning in the Zhou Dynasty, which was in the 11th century BC, construction was begun on what was to become the Great Wall of China. For 2,700 years, culminating in the mid-1600s, construction continued on the wall until it stretched 4,163 miles from east to west China. ... Literally, a cable from your cable or DSL modem gets connected to the hardware firewall. ... It lets you get out to the Internet, but it does not allow unauthorized access from the Internet to your PC. ... The software monitors all inbound and outbound Internet traffic, and creates a software barrier between the...

Why Do So Many People Use Linksys Routers by Steve Lee
Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California. A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. ... The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem. ... A few benefits of networking your computers with a Linksys router include: - Share a high-speed, broadband cable or DSL Internet connection so everyone can surf the web simultaneously.

Proven Results That Allow You To Easily Network Windows 98 and Windows XP by Mickey Lieberman
Do you have multiple computers with Windows 98 and Windows XP? Have you ever wanted the ability to copy files or programs back and forth from one pc to the other? Now you can easily network Windows 98 and Windows XP computers while sharing a router and cable modem. ... No more wasted CD's or DVD's No special software to buy Requirements: PC with Windows 98 PC with Windows XP Router Cable Modem Ethernet cables (3) This discovery, breakthrough, accomplishment or whatever you wish to call it, has taken a lot of time to develop and refine.

Is the Internet Taking Over TV Entertainment? by Jackson Willis
There is no doubt in saying that when it comes to television, cable and satellite solutions have monopolized the industry. But, as time has progressed, the Internet has started taking television entertainment in its own perspective. With the capability of getting your standard cable and... The channels that can be acquired through this system are the exact same ones you can get through cable and satellite packages (i.e. ... One huge advantage cable and satellite companies currently have that television innovators such as at http://www.satellite-tv-for-your-pc.com don't is customer loyalty.

Basics Of A Router by Robert Thatcher
A router is a computer device that receives or forwards data packets to and from the Internet towards a destination in the process called routing. A router is the essential component of the computer networking that enables any sent data to arrive at the right destination. ... The computer with cable modem has the direct contact with the Internet and the ones connected to it are sharing the connection. ... One more thing: a computer with cable modem could also be considered as a router. ... Other computers are then connected to the computer with Internet connection that would give it with...

Get an Uninterruptible Power Supply by Bob Rankin
Using an Uninterruptible Power Supply You may have your computer, monitor, printer and other peripherals plugged into a power strip with surge suppression, but that won't help if the power actually goes out. In the event of a power sag or blackout, whether it's for a half-second or half an... I included the router, cable modem and phone because sometimes the power fails but the cable and telephone services are unaffected. ... My UPS Configuration I personally use a Tripp Lite TE600 (approximate retail US$299) and it provides power to five things in the event of an outage: My PC,...

Wireless Internet by Dennis Oley
We have all come a long way from connecting to the internet via the old 2400 baud telephone line modem to a slow AOL connection. Now, there are many ways to connect to high-speed internet at various costs and service levels. Today, the Cable TV provided high-speed internet access usually costs... Both DSL or Cable internet access will be delivered through a high-speed DSL or Cable modem. ... The best thing about high-speed internet service (other than you don’t have to wait forever for your favorite web page to load) is the option to connect other users to your same internet connection -...

Home Networking by Bob Rankin
Setting up Your Home Network As society and technology change, it's becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often take advantage of today's lower prices, purchase a new computer, and pass the old one down to the kids. ... If not, restart the cable modem, router, and the computers (in that order) and see if that does the trick. ... If you are running Windows XP or MacOS X, all you have to do is connect your computers and high-speed modem to the router, and Internet connection sharing should just work like magic.

Good Reasons To Have A Wireless Network by Kenneth Snodin
Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities. Wireless networks provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card... This means you can connect to the Internet whenever you want without waiting for your modem to dial in. ... It is much easier to experience online play through an Xbox or PlayStation 2 that is connected to a wireless network than have to use a modem!