How to Secure Your Wireless Network by Debbie Jacobsen
If you use a wireless network, chances are good it is not secure. If you don’t make some important configuration changes on your wireless router after installing it, your wireless network is wide open to hackers, curious neighbors and people who would rather use your broadband internet service... You can configure your wireless router to only allow certain computers on the wireless network by including each computer’s MAC address in the list of “allowed” users. ... In addition to securing your wireless network, there is one more thing you need to do to make sure your wireless network is...

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. ... Linksys Wireless Broadband Routers have four Ethernet ports and support up to 32 wireless users. ... A common complaint when using a Linksys router is interference between a 2.4 GHz phone system and the wireless network. ... You could also move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router.

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Here are some of the wireless products that are commonly rented for company projects: Wireless Router Rentals A wireless router is a networking device that connects computers to the internet. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to...

Wireless Router Features by Eric Meyer
BUYING A WIRELESS ROUTER You might be asking what features should I look for in a wireless router . You will have to ask yourself some questions first. 1. Do you currently have a 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter? 2. Do you want to connect remotely to your office network? ... So you will want to purchase a wireless router that will specifically designed for wireless and VPN technology. ... If you currently have a 802.11g wireless adapter you will want to purchase a 802.11g wireless router so you can maximize your network speed at 54mbps.

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. ... Your home computers should have wireless access cards installed or if your using a laptop a PCMCIA wireless card. ... When you set up your wireless router or WAP your signal is broadcast. ... WEP or Wireless Encryption Protocol is not secure, I have cracked my own network with a Linux machine running...

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... In this way, it works a lot like a wireless router: basically, a wireless access point is to a wired LAN as a wireless router is to the Internet. ... 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...

Wireless Network Trouble Shooting by Eric Meyer
Wireless Network Trouble Shooting 1. Wireless Adapter – First check to see if your wireless adapter is on and working properly. If you are using a PCMICA wireless adapter ensure that the card is pressed completely in. If the wireless adapter card was not plugged in when you started your... SSID and ME – Next check your wireless settings for the following: DO you have the correct SSID typed in, is your encryption key typed in correctly, does your wireless router and wireless adapter have the same security settings.

Wireless Router & Security: A Step-by-Step Guide by Brian Medini
Setting up a wireless router is easy. Essentially you turn your cable or DSL modem off and your wireless router on. Then, you connect the router to the modem with a cable, and turn the modem back on. You are more or less done. The wireless network wizard on your computer will pick up the router... The actual process of configuring your router for encryption varies from router to router. ... As you can see, if you don’t change the default SSID of your router a would-be intruder armed with a few common SSIDs from major manufacturers will be able to find your wireless network quite easily.

Tips for Securing Your Home Wifi Network by Jim Faller
As consumers upgrade their computers and laptops and are discovering the convenience of wireless computing, they may also be opening themselves up to attacks from random hackers. If you have a home network and it has wireless capabilities one of the most important things you can do to protect... Next you want to enable WEP (wireless equivalent privacy) security on your router. ... If you are using a laptop you may want to connect your computer via ethernet cable to your router, while you are making the configuration changes.

Wireless Network Setup by Walter Heron
The best thing about a wireless network is exactly that, its wireless! If you have a laptop or even a second desktop pc in the home, installing a wireless network is a great idea. How about checking your emails, chatting with online friends, doing some shopping or just surfing the net all from a... The strength of the signal on the wireless network will vary depending on what the type of router you have, the number of walls, obstructions etc… between the connections, interference from other electrical appliances and how far within the radius of the router you are.