Wireless Network Encryption Standards by Eric Meyer
WEP – Is the first and lowest standard for wireless security. You will hear security experts say that WEP can be cracked in 5 minutes; this is true, only once you have sniffed enough network traffic for weak IV’s. Collecting enough wireless traffic will take at least a couple hours under... Remember you will have to monitor your wireless network because you might have more dropped packets with AES if your firmware is not up to date on your access point or wireless adapter. ... Some wireless adapters may not support AES encryption so you need to take that into account when planning...

Super Hot Bluetooth Accessories That You Must Have Now by Nathan T. Lynch
Once a person has Bluetooth technology integrated into their home and office, they will want to invest in some accessories. These accessories go far beyond cell phone skins and ring tones. These accessories are advanced little gadgets that can make using this technology even easier and faster. ... Other accessories include wireless headsets for the home, a wireless mouse, servers, PDA’s and modems. ... Wireless technology has changed the way people think about home offices. ... If a person has used a wireless interest connection at home, at the local coffee shop or bookstore, they are...

Bluetooth Technology, Connecting Many by Sezer Bozkurt
Bluetooth technology is constantly evolving. Bluetooth started off as a basic wireless connectivity standard but has since been adapted to many different uses. For example Bluetooth for mobile phones. Bluetooth enables a mobile phone user to connect to their hands free headset without wires. ... By utilizing Bluetooth a wireless home network can be connected. ... Bluetooth may be handy for phones, but it also comes in handy for the home office. ... And it doesn’t stop with the swapping of files.

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? ... 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. ... So you will want to purchase a wireless router that will specifically designed for wireless and VPN technology.

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... With wireless networking equipment becoming extremely affordable and easy to install, it may be worth considering by those looking to build a home network, as well as by those looking to expand on an existing wired network.

Portable Gadgets And Wireless Technology Are A Powerful Combination by Julia Hall
Wireless technology is making it so that different types of gadgets can be seamlessly integrated into a network in homes and offices, but one use for wireless networking that doesn't get quite as much attention is the ability to built networks of devices on the human body. ... One of the major types of wireless technology that you'll find in a lot of devices is Blue Tooth wireless technology. ... Blue Tooth wireless technology allows for devices that can communicate with each other without the use of cords running between them.

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. ... This is a perfect example of the flexibility Linksys gives everyone in your network.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... Another developing and yet-to-be released technology that is looking to build upon the current push for wireless connectivity is the Wireless USB standard. ... Imagine having a mainframe-type central computer in the home or office, with wireless screens and workstations spread throughout that could...

The Future Arrives As Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Becomes Reality by Stan Allen
As the Consumer Electronics Show is kicking off 2005 in Las Vegas, one of the stars promises to be the emerging technology of Ultra-Wideband (UWB). UWB is wireless networking that is used for a multitude of electronic components and devices ranging from high definition TV, portable digital... By incorporating UWB with the 802.15.3 PAN standard, it will provide a home wireless multimedia network that supports multiple devices without interference with other UWB networks of the neighbors. ... They expect to sell the module to leading consumer electronic manufacturers for use in wireless LCD...

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... Since your wireless network is now invisible, you will have to configure your computers to connect to your wireless network using the new name. ... Therefore for example, if you run a business on your wireless network, have sensitive data on your computers such as credit card information, and...