Always-On Networks Created with a Wireless Router by Troy Davies
If you're using a wireless network with Windows' built-in Internet Connection Sharing, you're probably quite happy with it -- but there's a problem. The problem is this: the computer the modem is connected to needs to be turned on before any of the other computers can get Internet access! ... Installing a Wireless Router Wireless routers are designed to work easily out of the box: in most cases, it should be a matter of plugging the router into the power supply and then connecting it to your cable, DSL or other modem.

Network+ Exam Tutorial: Network Interface Cards (NICs) by Chris Bryant
Part of the challenge of passing the Network+ exam is learning about all the different types of hardware a network requires. Today we’ll take a look at a vital part of network connectivity, the Network Interface Card (NIC, pronounced “nick”). The NIC is the device, or card, that gives the host a... The green and amber lights will be right next to where the cable from your modem connects to your PC. ... I personally would swap the cable out first, since they seem to go bad more often than NICs, but that's up to you.

Port Forwarding: A Guide by Ajay Divakaran
So first, here are a couple of things that you can do after you finish this section. - You can configure BitTorrent to give you excellent speeds - You can configure your computer to play multiplayer games over the internet - You can setup your computer as a terminal server (for remote desktop... However, you can connect only one computer to the cable modem at any given time. ... If you directly connect your computer to the cable/dsl modem, you are using this IP address to communicate with other computers on the internet.

2 Common E-Mail Problems and What To Do About Them by Marv Ko
When it works well, e-mail can be great. It's hard to beat e-mail for everything from staying in touch with family to requesting information from businesses or other organizations. Want to send the same message to several people? Communicate with someone across the continent? ... If you use a dial-up modem, listen to make sure it produces the normal high-pitched dialing sound. ... Sometimes a glitch occurs that can be best addressed by repeating portions of the initial set-up process. ... A loose wire or poorly connected cable can easily be problematic.

Have Laptop Will Travel by Francis Ardi
Leave prepared when traveling with your notebook computer. Internet connectivity at your destination is one thing to think about when taking your portable office with you on your next trip. You might want to consider some of the following options: Make sure you have a dial-up access account. ... Most deluxe and extended stay hotel chains offer high-speed internet connections or have a special telephone with a jack for a line to connect with your computer's modem for dial-up. ... Kinko's Copies offers services to notebook users such as printing from your laptop, dial-up and high speed...

Wireless Broadband Access - Making the Virtual Office Possible by Rick Parrott
Do you remember when home wireless networking burst into our lives? Suddenly we could work from any where in the house. Have you ever wanted to do the same when you are out on the road? With WiMax, now you can! WiMax is a wireless network access program that offers its subscribers citywide... Astonishingly, this technology is capable of speed bursts of up to 2 megabytes per second (mbps)! ... That is slightly faster than many cable companies allow for their cable modems. ... A broadband provider sets up several cells to support a certain geographical area.

Remote Access by Josh Riverside
The term Remote Access refers to the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote location. This technology is largely used in big corporate houses, where the people in faraway places can easily access the computer’s network. Remote Internet Access works on a similar technology. ... Though a dedicated line comes out to be more expensive and less flexible than the dial up connection, the speed of data transfer through a dedicated line is much faster than the latter. ... Other various technologies used for providing Remote Internet Access with faster data rates are:...

Trading Day Software by Marcus Peterson
Trading by computer using specific software is common and easy on the pocket as well. Computers are the best medium for all kinds of trading, but particularly for day trading. The systems works with two monitors connected to the same machine, and day traders can expand their trading screen... The broker has a good set-up with high-speed Internet connectivity and good quality computers to assist with smooth operations. ... If someone does not have a DSL or cable Internet service, one can simply trade at the broker’s office.

Do Computers Get Tired? by Bob Rankin
A Silver Bullet? Until recently, I would have dismissed the notion that electronic gunk can accumulate in a machine and cause it to act erratically. But a few months ago my high-speed Internet connection, which is normally rock solid, started getting flaky. ... I unplugged my cable modem, plugged it back in and voila... ... And since then I've repeated the procedure a few times with good results, whenever I noticed a slowdown in my Internet speed. ... Of course in the case of computers running complex operating system and application software, other factors may come into play.

How to Prepare a "Bug Out" Laptop Kit by TJ Smith
Can you imagine being away from your computer for an extended period of time? No internet, no email, no funny jokes, no games to play? Many people have found themselves in this position when the unexpected happens. In the event of a natural disaster, terrorist event or a bird flu pandemic,... Most laptops will have a built-in modem, if not you will want to add a modem card also. ... Power cable and ac adapters. ... If you have high-speed internet access at home, get a list of dialup numbers from them for around the country or consider an AOL account or other national provider.