Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware by Jason Kohrs
Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware These days it isn’t uncommon for a home to have multiple personal computers, and as such, it just makes sense for them to be able to share files, as well as to share one Internet connection. Wired networking is an option, but it is one that... Communication between wireless computers (or a wireless computer and a wired computer) will max out at 54 Mbps, while communication between wired computers will take full advantage of the 100 Mbps provided via the 802.3 protocol.

The Perils of Wireless Networking by Rick Parrott
In November 2003, Toronto police arrested a man in an upscale residential neighborhood. They noticed his car driving slowly the wrong way down a one-way street. Upon stopping the car, the police discovered the driver naked from the waist down. What was he doing? ... With a few precautions, you can secure your wireless connection and surf the World Wide Web from the comfort of your easy chair, bed or backyard. ... Having a wireless network connection is a great thing; the freedom it gives you is priceless.

Attention Real Estate Professionals, It's Time to Secure Your Email by Jason Leister
If you have a wireless laptop, listen up! It's time to make sure your email is secure. When you sit at your local coffee shop to surf the internet and get your email, you are most likely using a connection that is not encrypted. This means the data flying through the air from your laptop to the... It doesn't matter what it stands for, just know that it means that your email will be encrypted and therefore protected from prying eyes when you use the internet at wireless hotspots. ... As wireless hotspots become more and more widespread and the software that allows people to do wireless...

Computer Security: Home Wireless Networks by Rex Fisher
Home wireless networks dramatically increase the versatility and usefulness of computers. I have a wireless network at my home that allows four computers to share two printers and a high-speed internet connection. It works great! The technology has made wireless networking so inexpensive and... When you broadcast your SSID, any computer with a wireless network card knows there is a network nearby. ... Fortunately, most of us are not worth that kind of concentrated effort and we can easily reduce our risk to an acceptable level, simply by using the built-in features that come with modern...

JunxionBox -- WiFi Access Everywhere by Steve Bralovich
Now you can more easily access the Internet wherever mobile phone carriers offer high-speed data service coverage. The JunxionBox enables multiple computing devices with Ethernet or Wi-Fi (like laptops, desktops, handhelds and remote computers) to connect with the web through your mobile phone... You can also use the Junxion Box to share the Internet connection, files or printers among multiple devices. ... OTHER APPLICATIONS: VEHICLE cars, trucks, RV’s mobile command units commercial service/fleet vehicles shuttles, carpool/vanpool transit (busses, trains, ferries) taxis/limos...

How to Choose Cheap Computer Laptops? by David Au
Laptops are now handy and ultra portable, more powerful with 512 mb to 1 gb of memory. Laptops are thin, stylish and lightweight under 5 lbs. Some mobile people e.g. sales representatives and executives are opting out of desktop computers altogether and use a laptop for all their computer needs. ... A wireless network card (also called Wi-Fi or 802.11) will free you from having to be wired to your Internet connection Bluetooth capability will let you share information wirelessly with other Bluetooth-equipped devices, such as your cell phone or personal digital assistant.

Tips for Getting the Most Life Out of Your Laptop Battery by Eve Larson
As more and more people are becoming part of the mobile workforce and using laptop or tablet PC’s battery life is often a primary concern. Today’s portable computers use lithium-ion batteries instead of older style nickel-cadmium power sources. In addition to being able to hold a greater charge,... If you aren’t using your wireless connection to connect to the internet or network turn off the wireless connection it will extend the life of your battery. ... Just leave your computer on overnight with no applications running.

Wireless Headsets by Josh Riverside
Wireless headsets are headphones that are not physically connected to the main device with a wire. These headsets use radio or infrared waves to receive signals from the main source. They provide extremely flexibility to do anything while wearing them-walk, jog, skate or even ski. ... Most wireless headsets these days come with advanced features like standard/voice tube/ noise canceling, the solution type (telephone use/ mobile use/ headset adapter/headset accessory), the kind of ear piece (monaural/binaural), the kind of phone or computer connection to be used with the headset (Bluetooth,...

Wireless Routers: Features of DLinks DI-634M MIMO Wireless Router by Eric Meyer
If you are interested in purchasing a new wireless router you should consider DLINK's DI-634M. Many wireless routers such as the Linksys WRT54g have been on the market for many years which lack the speed and coverage of newer MIMO enabled routers. Features: MIMO - MIMO stands for (MULTI in... So, when you are sharing your internet connection with multiple users you can limit how much their file sharing software eats up. ... Security - Security features for this router include: 1.MAC address filtering - Limits only the computers you want or don't want to access the network 2.WEP,WPA,WPA2...

Take Your Laptop For A Walk On The Wireless Side by Laramie Cahill
Wireless internet access is truly the wave of the future and depending on where you live the future could be now. Wireless "hotspots" really are popping up somewhere on a daily basis. Not that I'm complaining, because having the ability to access the internet via a wireless connection is a great... Rather than pay to access the internet in some dingy Internet cafe, you can access the Internet for free in their place of business and while there buy their food and drinks. ... Businesses are falling all over themselves to provide free Internet access to their business customers - cafes,...