Smart Ways To Buying A PDA by Garry Allen
This article was written to answer many of the most frequently asked questions on this topic. I hope you find all of this information helpful. So you have decided that you want to buy a pda. Congratulations! You are going to be buying a form of technology that will help you get your life organized! ... PDA buying tip number four: If you are planning to use your PDA for internet access, then invest in a PDA that offers wireless internet access. ... After all the whole idea in enjoying the use of your PDA is the portability that this product provides and using cell phone dial up, even though...

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.

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. ... - Access your own private e-mail account while others surf the web. ... If you are not wireless or just need to upgrade the hard wired system you currently have Linksys offers the best protection and system performance on the market...

The World of WiMAX by Michael Russell
You might start asking, "What is WiMAX anyway and what can I get from it?" Well, if you're the type of person that travels a lot to remote areas and is always in a dire need of Hi-speed Internet access, then WiMAX is for you. WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. ... The media access controller of Wi-Fi is using contention access where all subscriber stations that intend to pass data to the access point are competing for the access point's attention on an arbitrary basis.

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,... The WAP allows you to use wireless devices, such as wireless laptops, with the Internet. ... Now any computer that you connect to the router will have access to the Internet. ... Some routers will also include a wireless access point (WAP).

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. ... Wireless Wireless networking is becoming more and more commonplaces in homes that need to link together multiple PCs or share an internet connection, but that don’t want to run cable all over their home.

The Speed Of Life: Can Wireless Data Keep Up With Us? by Brendon Kirk
If you are a part of the modern information age today, you would have noticed that everything these days is moving at a blistering pace. It wasn't that many years ago that we were tethered to our walls if we wanted to talk to someone that wasn't within earshot. ... Now that we are on the move more and more, wireless connections are starting to make a lot of sense to the average Internet user. ... These are places where people can take wireless compatible computers and connect to the web with minimal fuss.

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. ... The D-Link AirPlus G (http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=DI524-R&cat=NET) is an 802.11g capable router that provides access for numerous wireless...

Don't Shop For A Laptop Yet by Dave Westin
Buying a laptop can be a very frustrating experience if you don't have it well planned. There are many different companies offering tons of different options. Sifting through them all and trying to find the best priced laptop can be exhausting. There are some great tips to follow if you are... Some airports offer wireless internet access if you have a card. ... This includes options like wireless network cards and inputs for other devices. ... The more energy efficient ones will have slightly slower performance, but todays technology has made this a very small difference in speed.

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security by Jason Kohrs
The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips provided an introduction to the basic capabilities and hardware involved in wireless networking. In the final installment of this two-part series, we will look at some of the basic setup and security considerations that should be addressed. ... Configure Router or Access Point Use In the first part of this series of Tech Tips, I mentioned that almost all routers intended for home use can also double as wireless access points, and this is generally accomplished by clicking a check box within the control panel software.