Inexpensive Radius Server Gives Wireless Networks The Security They Need by Terry Weadock
Many small businesses have considered connecting computers and other devices to their corporate network via wireless (WiFi) connections, and a brave few have actually done so. Many of these early networks required that wireless devices be carefully placed within the building so that the wireless... Wireless Networking Basics Building a wireless network requires two distinct types of hardware components, wireless access points, and wireless access cards. ... When the distance from a wireless access point to the wireless device is more than a few dozen meters, wireless repeaters can be...

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... You want to change your wireless adapter setting to choose Infrastructure access points only so you’re not connecting to rogue wireless access points . ... SSID and ME – Next check your wireless settings for the following: DO you have the correct SSID typed in, is your encryption key typed...

Wireless Services by Josh Riverside
Wireless services have become highly in-demand with the changes in the lifestyles of the people. Such services have played an increasing role in helping people get things done and in bridging them together in what has come to be known as a virtual community. ... Another form of wireless service is wireless telecommunications. ... An example of a wireless service is wireless Internet service. ... Such a service supports real-time video and mobile Internet access. ... In the near future, a fourth generation wireless service can be expected.

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. ... Rent Wireless Access Point (WAP) A wireless access point is a networking device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. ... Rent Wireless Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to wirelessly access...

Wifi - So What Is It? by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to begin to define what wifi is and just how it works. Relatively speaking, wifi is a new technology, created within the last couple of years at the time of this writing. However, the basis on which is created is not really new. ... With infrastructure mode, the wireless network is composed of at least one access point which is connected to the wired network infrastructure which includes a set of wireless end stations. ... This mode is great for quickly and easily setting up a wireless network where a wireless infrastructure doesn't exist or is simply not needed...

Top 5 Reasons To Go Wireless by Ron King
Wireless networking is 1 of the greatest new computer technologies in terms of convenience. If you're weighing the pros and cons of wireless before taking the leap, here are 5 to put in the "pro" column. #1: No More Wires Of all the reasons to switch your network to wireless, this is perhaps... #2: Internet Access For All Wireless networking gives you a cheap, easy way to share 1 internet connection among multiple computers. ... #3: Share Files And Printers A wireless network gives you access to your files wherever you are, and makes it easy to synchronize the data of a laptop and a...

Get the Highest Speed Out of Your Wireless Computer Network by Gregory Walding
When it comes to a wireless standard, the first thing we all look at is how fast will this baby run! And you know the trade-offs, you can spend a lot of money to get the fastest thing running, or you can back off a little and save a lot. The good thing about wireless networks is that the price... To operate at these speeds usually requires you to only use their network cards to access their access points, some of them require a specific card from them to get that speed. ... What Should You Get I was purchasing equipment for a completely new wireless setup.

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! ... Choosing a Wireless Router When you're choosing a wireless router, you should consider the same things as you would with any other wireless equipment: range, speed and standards. ... A wireless router is basically a small, low-powered computer dedicated to nothing but providing Internet access to...

Bridge Gaps With a Wireless Web Camera by Jon Edings
Do you have family that you have not seen in some time because of your location? Do you want to see what goes on in your home while you are on a business trip? Do you just want to make sure that everyone is alright? All of that can be done with the help of a wireless web camera. ... The wireless web cameras come with its own wireless server that detects the wireless router and configures the setting of the device for you. ... It is also quite convenient since you can access the camera from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access and video capability on your computer or...

Why I Hacked My WEP Wireless Router by Paul McGillivary
Part of securing your network must include looking at your wireless access points. Wireless access can be dangerous to your network. Most people don't even know how easy it is to exploit wireless access points. Let me illustrate my point. I went out one afternoon and took my trusty laptop with me. ... An "open" wireless access point is one that has absolutely no encryption, or security, on the signal. ... The task this afternoon was to scan for "open" wireless access points. ... I found my wireless network in the list.