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,... What is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) A network attached storage device is s device that allows a hard drive to be shared across the network. ... The WAP allows you to use wireless devices, such as wireless laptops, with the Internet.

Wireless Routers: Features of DLinks DI-634M MIMO Wireless Router by Eric Meyer
If you are interested in purchasing a new wireless router you should consider DLINK's DI-634M. Many wireless routers such as the Linksys WRT54g have been on the market for many years which lack the speed and coverage of newer MIMO enabled routers. Features: MIMO - MIMO stands for (MULTI in... Security - Security features for this router include: 1.MAC address filtering - Limits only the computers you want or don't want to access the network 2.WEP,WPA,WPA2 - WPA2 is the highest form of wireless security out their for wireless routers.

WinXP Routing - Staying Online During Hurricane Wilma by Darren Miller
Hurricane Wilma Put Me Out Of Business For A While ----------------------------------------------- WinXP Routing - My consulting services business is heavily dependent on Internet access. Without it, I am pretty much dead in the water. Since I cannot afford an enterprise satellite backup... When the system reboots, it will be able to route traffic between your internal network and the Internet (Your Wireless card). ... All routing devices, in this case my laptop, must have at least two Ethernet cards to route between networks, in this case, my home office network and the Internet.

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... Purchase your WiMax wireless network card to get access to the broadband system. ... How about setting up a wireless mobile office that is always connected to your home office? ... Within this range, special cards based on the 802.16 wireless standards will allow mobile devices to surf the internet at...

Wireless Antenna's: 6 Reasons to Use a Directional Antenna by Eric Meyer
Most if not all wireless access points and wireless routers come with the standard omni -directional rubber duck wireless antenna. Omnidirectional antennas used in the wrong situations are such a waste of money and can be a secuirity risk. Directional antennas can be used to focus your signal... They stick out like a sore thumb and advertise your wireless network to everyone. ... Security - When your wireless signal bleeds outside your operational area you will attract hackers, crackers, leeches, wardrivers and social engineers.

Bluetooth in the Home Office by R Heavner
Bluetooth is a wireless communication protocol that provides a method of wirelessly exchanging data between bluetooth enabled devices. Unlike Wi-Fi which requires more power to operate and a separate configuration for each device, Bluetooth requires low power consumption, is relatively simple to... A network of devices formed around Bluetooth is known as a PAN, or Personal Area Network. ... In converting your home office to Bluetooth wireless, the first order of business is acquiring an adapter for your computer.

Remote Access - Stay Connected Anywhere by Kriss Standke
With today's active lifestyle and constant on the go business style, it's important to stay connected to your computer or network. Remote Access is just that, the ability to stay connected where ever you are. With Remote Access Software, you can easily access your netowrk from your home, your... A connection can be made through a standard dial up internet connection, a wireless connection, a cable internet connection, an intigrated services digital network (ISDN)a DSL connection and the best possible connection the dedicated fixed line.

Installing a PCI Wireless Card by Lee Asher
Installing a PCI wireless card might seem like a bit of an adventure -- after all, you have to open the case, find where to put the thing, close it again... and then you have to deal with the software! Even if you've never opened your computer before, though, you shouldn't have too much trouble... Your PCI wireless card gives your computer a permanent wireless connection. ... The first time you use it, you should be asked which wireless network you want to connect to. ... Choose your wireless network from the list, and you're ready to go!

Could You Use a Tablet PC? by Jeffrey Wendland
Do you need a Tablet PC? First off, what is a tablet pc? Tablet pc is a great name for it because it literally is like a tablet, or a pen and paper notebook. It is a slate-shaped computer that is easy to take with you on the go. The user operates the touch screen with a digital pen, a stylus, or... In order for a Tablet PC to send or receive data in real time you must be connected to a wireless network. ... Nearly every Tablet PC comes with built-in wireless networking. ... However, it is good to keep in mind that using the built-in wireless networking can use up the batter life a lot...

Used Laptop Computer: Your Quick Purchase Inspection Guide – Part 4 by Joe Duchesne
Used laptop computers are everywhere these days. How can you sift through the mass of available used laptop computers to narrow your search down to the right laptop for you? This fourth and final article strives to give you a few suggestions for your next laptop purchase. ... If the laptop you're considering doesn't have built-in wireless, you should at least have an external wireless card thrown in. ... Wireless Connectivity Built-in wireless used to be a luxury. ... Connecting to the internet and your local home network is something you'll find yourself doing a lot of in the future.