WRT54g Linux Firmware Distributions by Eric Meyer
HYPERWRT Mission Statement is “HyperWRT is a power boost firmware for the Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS router. The goal of this project is to add a limited set of features to the last Linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware.” HYPER-WRT –... You will want to use this to separate network resources or prevent access to resources. ... If the access point you specify can’t be reached the router will reboot In my next article I will be reviewing TINYPEAP, BATBOX and openwrt wrt54g linux firmware distros.

Understanding the Components of a Home Network by Jeff Heaton
Home networks are becoming more common. People want to be able to share a single broadband Internet connection to several computers in the house. There are many different devices that you can use to make up your home network. If you have never heard network terminology device names like router,... What is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) A network attached storage device is s device that allows a hard drive to be shared across the network. ... Some routers will also include a wireless access point (WAP).

Remote IT Support Services - The Key To Growing Your Business! by Chris Meacham
These days, nearly every company, both on and offline has a computer system of some type. It is nearly impossible to run an effective, successful business without one. But what do you do if your computer network isn't running properly, needs software installed, or simply crashes? ... It is a very efficient and cost effective way to get your computer network, or an individual desktop PC, up and running if there is ever a problem. ... These services are performed by a skilled team with the use of advanced system, network monitoring and management tools.

Just One Big Mesh by Monty Henry
Not surprisingly, the Internet also is transforming the surveillance industry, thanks to the new generation of video cameras designed to operate over digital computer networks. Also called IP cameras, these devices make it possible to see live video from anywhere in the world with interactive... However, because the cameras can only operate in the vicinity of a base station or access point connected to the wired network, the units are limited by the availability of cabling. ... A mesh network consists of multiple devices called mesh nodes placed in the locations where network connectivity...

Networking Basics by Kashif Raza
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are connected together with cables. The sharing of data and resources. Information travels over the cables, allowing network users to exchange documents & data with each other, print to the same printers, and generally share any... Network Adapter: A network computer is connected to the network cabling with a network interface card, (also called a "NIC", "nick", or network adapter). ... The primary advantage of this type of network is reliability, for if one of these 'point-to-point' segments has a break, it will only...

Why Network Documentation Is So Important by Darren Miller
Undocumented Networks ------------ I can't tell you how many projects I've worked on in which the customer has little to no network documentation. The reason for the lack of network documentation is varied. In many cases this is both the fault of the customer and the vendor / consultant who... Who Needs To Document Their Network ------------ In a nutshell, anyone who has a computer network, home office, small office, or large office, should have an adequate level of network documentation and procedures to follow in order to maintain the network.

iSCSI vs. FC for Meeting Mission Critical Requirements by Efrat Aharoni-Levi
Introduction Mission Critical Data is just what its name says: critical to the core functioning of an enterprise. Mission critical data must be available 24x7 and fully backed up for immediate recovery in the event of disaster. Enterprises are constantly seeking more reliable, more efficient,... The IP-based iSCSI SAN permits remote storage access and provides greater flexibility in the location of network and storage components within an enterprise and it does so at a fraction of the cost of an FC SAN.

Home Networking - Where to Begin and Different Approaches by Lewis Gunter
Wired This is the grandfather of networking, the bread and butter combo, the standard. Setting up a wired network is not very difficult, can be done inexpensively, and doesn’t require much prior networking experience. What you’ll need For internet sharing, you will need a Cable/DSL router. ... Then, for each computer you want to network with, you will need a wireless access point which can be in the form of a PCI card (for your desktop PC), a PCMCIA card (for a laptop), or even a USB dongle (for desktop or laptop).

Is Public Wi-Fi Access Safe? by Bob Rankin
Surfing Safely in Starbucks... A few months ago I met with a group of Internet professionals, all of us sporting laptops with wireless connections to the hotel's access point. On the second day of the conference, one of the attendees put up a slide on the overhead showing logins and passwords... But be on your guard, some web-based email providers have a secure login page, but after you're logged in the access reverts to normal non-encrypted mode. ... Learn how to stay safe from this attack by reading this helpful article:...

Cisco CCNP / BSCI Exam Tutorial: Using Distribute Lists by Chris Bryant
To be successful on the BSCI exam and in earning your CCNP, you've got to master route redistribution. This isn't as easy as it sounds, because configuring route redistribution is only half the battle. Whether it's on an exam or in a real-world production network, you've got to identify possible... You may have a network segment that should be kept secret from the rest of your company; a distribute-list can filter that segment's network number from the redistribution process. ... An ACL will be written to match that particular network, and then the distribute-list will be written under the...