Cut The Wires by John Geiger
How often do you see someone sitting in an airport lounge or coffee shop working on a laptop computer? Sure they could be playing solitaire, but the odds are increasing that they are corresponding via e-mail, sending a report back to the home office, or downloading a presentation for their next... Next, an access point, sometimes called an antenna or a wireless router. ... If any of your computers are set to allow access for file sharing, or say sharing a printer or other peripheral device, your “guest” has the same access to these files and devices.

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 –... If you like to share your wireless connection with others but don’t want it abused you will need to set up access policies. ... The webpage for EWRT just explains that this router is a wireless hotspot meant for public use and don’t abuse it, users must accept the agreement or they won’t have...

The Facts About Wireless Laptops by David Stone
Laptops give you unbelievable portability for all of your computing needs, but as the need for communication grows more each day you need a computer that will keep you in touch. There are many options for portable computing. Laptops now come in many different sizes to match your specific needs. ... Airports have wireless internet access available, so a wireless network or wi-fi card is a good option. ... The options have become the expensive part as competition grows fierce to have the lowest priced computer available.

Sharing an Internet Connection over a Wi-Fi Network by Lee Asher
Once you've got your wireless network set up, I've no doubt that one of the first things you'll want to do with it is share an Internet connection -- after all, that's why most home users put in a wireless network to begin with. Well, the good news is that Windows has Internet Connection Sharing... If you're in this position, you should really try a wireless router -- see our article 'Create Always-On Networks with a Wireless Router'. ... The computer with the modem connected to it is the one you need to set up first -- as the gateway, it's going to be providing Internet access to all your...

PDA and VPN Treo Troubleshooting Guide by Aaron Adams
SIM Cards hold programming information for the GSM network along with all personal settings and data.

Generation Laptop by Tom Fox
In May 2005 U.S hardware history was made. This was the first time that laptops sold more than desktop computers in a single month. Indeed, Current Analysis, an innovative research firm headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, confirmed that laptop sales leapt to 53.3 per cent of the total PC retail... They hope to use the established infrastructure of the many lamp-posts dotting around merry old England to produce a network of wireless access points. ... Well that's exactly what's on the menu at Trapeze restaurant in Burlingame, California,- along with wireless access service for laptops.

Penetration Testing on a Switched LAN by Brian Wilson
In this is article we will explore the presence of known vulnerabilities in switched LAN’s. I hope to open your eyes on some of the techniques & tools that can be freely downloaded and used to test your network. Let’s start out with some of the basics we see in most small to medium networks. ... Wireless (802.11 A, B, & G): To tap wireless you need to first identify what kind of signal the network is using. ... Once you have gained access to the wireless network you will use a network sniffer like ethereal to capture packets.

Security Risks and Ways to Decrease Vulnerabilities in a 802.11b Wireless Environment by Richard Johnson
Introduction This document explains topics relating to wireless networks. The main topics discussed include, what type of vulnerabilities exist today in 802.11 networks and ways that you can help prevent these vulnerabilities from happening. Wireless networks have not been around for many years. ... At the same time he configures the Access Point to not broadcast its SSID and modifies a few other settings to make it hard for the IT department to find this Rouge Access Point. ... Proactive Approaches Since wireless technology is insecure, companies or anyone can take a proactive approach...

Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware by Jason Kohrs
Wireless Networking, Part 1: Capabilities and Hardware These days it isn’t uncommon for a home to have multiple personal computers, and as such, it just makes sense for them to be able to share files, as well as to share one Internet connection. Wired networking is an option, but it is one that... Hardware Access Point – Wireless Access Point (WAP) is the central device that manages the transmission of wireless signals on a network. ... A typical router for home use will generally cost less than an access point, and via settings within the firmware, can be used as just an access point...

Thin Clients Benefits are Excellent Options for Computer Homeschools... Just a Suggestion by Daviyd Peterson
Wireless Consulting and Solution Providers have always been important to african american small businesses and now after several years of having the most technologically advanced homes in our neighborhood, we are beginning to realize that our neighbors could benefit from the same technology in... The point is that it is 'thin' and most of the really hard work is done by another computer with all the bells and whistles as it needs them to 'manage' the thin pc's. ... Well after one thing led to another he finally enabled about 18 african american computer homeschools in the Chicago area,...