Wireless Security Basics by Benjamin Hargis
Wireless networks using 802.11 have made it simple to connect multiple devices to your home network.This can also make your data availiable anywhere, even outside your home.To set this up all you need is a broadband connection connected to a wireless router or a WAP Wireless Access Point. ... Diasble broadcasting so people cannot you your wireless network. ... Use encryption to protect your network. ... WEP or Wireless Encryption Protocol is not secure, I have cracked my own network with a Linux machine running Kismet.

What is a Hardware Firewall and Which Hardware Firewall is Best? by Debbie Jacobsen
If you have more than three computers in your home or business that share the same internet connection, a hardware firewall is something you may want to consider. A hardware firewall is a device that sits in between the internet and your network, protecting all computers on the inside from... The small investment in a firewall is nothing compared to the cost of replacing or repairing computer equipment as the result of an intruder’s visit. ... Even if you don’t have any important files to protect, hackers and curious intruders can easily kill all your computers, take control of your...

MCSE Certification: A Leg Up On Your Co-Workers by Michael Russell
Most people in this world would not be able to tell you what an MCSE certification is. Making it longer may confuse people even more; it stands for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Just studying to take the test is a trial and the test itself can be difficult, not to mention expensive. ... You should have at least one year's experience creating and supporting a network operating system for environments that include: 200 to 26,000 users; 5 to 150 different physical locations; services and applications that are typically found in network environments, including web hosting, databases,...

Is Your Laptop or Home Computer Wireless Enabled? by Kevin Erickson
Built in wireless capabilities are becoming almost standard equipment on most laptop and home computers these days for a couple of reasons. One of the primary reasons is cost. Adding wireless capacity is so inexpensive that it would be silly for the manufacturers not to add it. ... Desktop Computers If you're not sure whether or not your desktop computer has a wireless connection, the easiest thing to do is to simply turn it around and look for a small aerial sticking out of the back towards the bottom.

Ad Hoc Definition by Marc Keller
We have all heard the term ad hoc. What does this word actually mean? How do I use it properly? I have been asking these same questions for years. However, today I have decided to solve the mystery and find the ad hoc definition. I did what every inquisitive scholar does and looked it up on google. ... When a connection is established between two or more computers without having a base station, they have formed an ad hoc network. ... Common terms using this word are found in the IT industry and include: ah hoc network, ad hoc query, ad hoc surveys, ad hoc testing, ad hoc report, ad hoc...

How Hackers Gain Control of Your Computer by Richard Rogers
Your PC has many "ports" which are vulnerable to attack from a hacker. These ports are used to communicate internally with your monitor or printer or externally to the internet. For example, Port 25 is used for receiving incoming email and Port 80 is used to connect to the internet. ... - Remember to switch off your broadband connection if you are away from your computer for a long period of time. ... Get into the habit of switching your computer and broadband connection off at night time. ... If you have a broadband or DSL connection your IP address rarely changes which make your computer...

How to Speed Up your Network Performance in Windows XP - For Real by Mike Manchuk
There are so many programs that will tweak your TCP/IP settings. The truth is changing your MTU or time to live (TTL) settings will only do so much. Windows XP is already set for broadband connections so there is really not much to do.. Most of the time regular use, installing programs and... If you go to My Computer and click on My Network Places. ... In My Network Places click on the view network connections. ... When you make a request for a file on your network or the internet your computer has to write the file to your hard drive.

Firewall As Security Wall For Computer Protection by Sam Mike
Firewalls are security programs for computers that work same as that of physical firewalls protecting them from external hazards things. If an organization is using a network based environment then there is more chance of getting harm then a stand alone computer. ... -Sorting out Packets Data on the network is sent in the form packets from one computer to the other computer. ... So firewall is aiming at packets first, it starts filtering them and then send to the demanding computer and cast off all other packets.

What is Included in the Premium Editions of Microsoft Vista by George Christodoulou
This is part 2 in a two part series where I try to filter though the features only found on the premium editions of Windows Vista. If you have not read Part 1, click here to do so now. In the previous part, I spoke about some features that are featured in each version as well as a few that are... It maps out all the information about your connection with other computers in a network as well as connection to the internet. ... Complete Computer Restore Found only in the business edition, you can completely restore your computer in case files are corrupt and there is a problem.

The World of Technology Prefers a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) by James Croydon
In the world of technology people prefer being a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or MCSE. It is opted as a better option than Ph.D. itself. MCSE enhances the position in an organization along with quick rise in the salary. MCSE is a certification which increases one's confidence and... It also gives an overview to implement and maintain IP addressing, name resolution, network security, routing and remote access and network infrastructure. ... To be an MCSE professional one should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering a network operating system in an...