How A Router Works by Steve Lee
In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that. In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between any two networks. ... In many households today a cable modem is the router. ... If you have more than one computer you can purchase a router and connect it to the cable modem. ... If you have a network of computers a router will allow them to use the Internet with the same access.

Virtual Private Network and ISP Connection by Aaron Adams
VPN Broadband Access (Cable and DSL) What Is Broadband? Broadband technologies provide high-speed access to the Internet. These technologies are an alternative to dial-up methods that use a traditional analog modem. The major broadband technologies are: Cable Modem Service Digital... More About Cable Modem Service Cable modem service can be a particularly attractive option if you already have cable TV service or if you use only cellular phone service at your home. ... Finding Cable Modem Service Providers To find out if cable modem service is available in your area, start by...

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. ... By assigning a name to the shared printer, the owner allows other computers on the network to access the printer by browsing using their Network Neighborhood (or My Network Places) icons. ... Network Configuration Whether the network signals travel through wires or through the air, network...

5 Stress Reducing Computer Tips by Sharron Senter
For most entrepreneurs computers are an intrical part of our business. An entrepreneur can not afford for their computer to be inoperable even for a minute. Implement some of these quick and affordable computer tips to keep your computer healthy and making money for your business. ... However, you need to power cycle your cable modem [unplug it for 30 seconds and reboot computer] for the new configuration to be automatically downloaded to your modem. ... And although the connection has returned, your computer and the cable modem may be having difficulty communicating.

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... Because printers connected to one of the computers on a network are shared by all the computers on that network, you can write documents anywhere in your home, press the ‘print’ button, and collect the printed files from a printer that is connected to another computer.

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. ... This is a perfect example of the flexibility Linksys gives everyone in your network. ... It is good to know that Linksys Routers only work with external cable or DSL modems featuring Ethernet ports.

Wireless Networks by Elizabeth Morgan
The information age has been revolutionized not just by the power of computers to process data, but also by the power of communication amongst computers. This communication is responsible for the proliferation of computer networks. Sharing of information, sharing of resources (both software and... For example, a local area network can be set up using wireless network to get rid of the hassles of laying cables. ... Many schools and businesses have an architecture that is unsuited for a wired network.

Benefits of Wireless Routers by Michael Sterios
As download speeds continue to increase a greater number of broadband users are downloading heavy content items such as entire films. This is because the time it takes to complete such tasks are shortened. It is also the case that several computers sharing the same broadband connection may... Broadband is often touted as an always-on service, and while this may be true from the providers’ point of view, it is not usually the case if you connect from your computer via an Ethernet cable and a modem.

Networking Terms: Educating Your Clients by Joshua Feinberg
It is very important to educate your small business prospects and clients on key small business networking terms and buzzwords. After all, in order to "win them over", you need to be speaking the same language. In fact, you may even want to prepare a "cheat sheet", based on the below... • NIC (Network Interface Card) - a printed circuit board, adapter card or the underlying supporting chipset that snaps into the motherboard of a desktop PC, notebook or server and transmits and receives packets on a network; used to connect to networks including a local area network (LAN), wide area network...

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.