Networking Software and Hardware by Michael Russell
Networking allows one computer to share information with another. For home office users, this can be a unique advantage. Rather than putting data directly into two computers, you can put it into one computer and then have that computer share the information by using networking software and... If you are unfamiliar with these products it may serve you well to discuss with the computer hardware distributor, what parts you may or may not require. ... Plus, a peer-to-peer network can adapt easily to a Windows Operating System and a knowledgeable individual can easily configure your existing...

Networking Structures Explained by Lee Asher
What happens to many people is that they're just about to purchase some wireless equipment, and then they have a sudden realisation -- they have no idea how their network layout is going to work with a wireless connection. Well, there are a few things you need to think about when you decide how... Essentially, this is the network's name, decided on the computer that was the first to connect to the network (yes, a network consisting of just itself). ... In an ad-hoc network, each computer on the network acts as an equal 'peer', with each one sending data to any other.

Wireless Home Networking – Choosing The Right One by Lynn Chan
Are you suffering from home wireless networking nightmare? There are so many options. 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g – what is all that? All you want is to get online on your notebook computer in your living room without tripping over wires. First thing you should know is, all of them will get you... So you don’t have to get new hardware to make connections with an older network or newer network (depending what you have currently). ... Also, as you expand your range, you’re also more prone to people trying to crack into your network from further away and more concealed places.

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. ... Use a network name that does not make your network appear interesting and will not identify you as the owner.

An Overview Of Computer Networks by Michael Russell
My second degree, or should I say my second go through inside the education system was in networking. I'm a certified Novell and Microsoft engineer, not that I'm all that excited about the fact. Networking is actually pretty mindless work once you learn it. ... In other words if you have 5 computers you would have computer 1 hooked into computer 2 which would be hooked into computer 3 and so on. ... The second type of network is a WAN or wide area network. ... This is where all the computers in the network are connected to each other via a central computer.

Computer Network Repair by Thomas Morva
Computer networking is very important when it comes to in-house office jobs where the mutual connection of computers constitutes an important part of the whole work. Therefore, networking is an important element in today’s corporate world. There are many professional technicians who have the to... Computer network vendors and repairers provide support for all network platforms. ... It should always be your number one priority when it comes to choosing a company to do your computer network repair.

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.

VPN Client by Kent Pinkerton
VPN is an abbreviation for Virtual Private Network. Private network is a network for select users that has a firewall enabled to prevent intrusion from the Internet. Even though such networks tend to be safe from intrusion, it causes a problem for users. ... It will also permit the other systems on the local network to access the Internet. ... Connecting the computer directly when there is only one Internet connection bypasses the firewall. ... VPN is a private communications network. ... Experts in VPN technology warn against connecting the client computer to the Internet directly.

How To Perform A Computer Network Installation by Steven Young
When planning a computer network installation make sure you have the right technology to do the job. Make sure if you need support you have already contacted your local vendor. Some questions to ask yourself regarding your network diagram. Will you be upgrading or using your current inventory? ... Once you have ironed out your computer network installation the next thing to do is purchase the parts. ... Once the parts have arrived it is your job to connect the hardware, software, switches and other networking devices together.

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... Wireless access point software runs on one of the computers on the wired network, and lets wireless devices connect to the network through that computer (the computer must obviously be wireless-enabled). ... Hardware access points, on the other hand, are standalone devices that can be plugged in...