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... What Should You Get I was purchasing equipment for a completely new wireless setup. ... We only had one older wireless computer and I replaced the card in it with a new one. ... Now, let's get to the different wireless standards you can choose from.

Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Jeremy Whittaker
Networking professionals are encouraging people to think twice about wireless network security. You might be thinking I use WEP-128 bit encryption with MAC address filtering, I’m safe. Or you may be you’ve never even heard of WEP, if this is the case you might want to unplug your wireless access... So before you grab a wireless access point and slap it in your network, I urge you to think twice. ... Just as long as the rogue access point is stronger than your AP’s radio signal you’re security is done.

Setting Up and Securing Your Wireless Network by Herman T. Lee
There are more and more individuals opting to work from home than ever before. The advantages to this are many including avoiding the morning and evening rush hours, being able to spend time with your kids and significant other, and doing everything on your own time. ... Setup the wireless access/router point via a wired client. ... Enable 128-bit Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) encryption on both your access point and network card. ... Setup your access point not to broadcast the SSID if available.

Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless? by Deryck Richards
To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue , but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. ... To install a wireless network, you need a Wireless Access Point and a wireless network card for each computer. ... You will need to buy a wireless network card for each desktop computer, although most newer laptops come equipped with one.

Benefits of Wireless Routers by Michael Sterios
As download speeds continue to increase a greater number of broadband users are downloading heavy content items such as entire films. This is because the time it takes to complete such tasks are shortened. It is also the case that several computers sharing the same broadband connection may... Broadband is often touted as an always-on service, and while this may be true from the providers’ point of view, it is not usually the case if you connect from your computer via an Ethernet cable and a modem.

Is Your Wireless Network Secure? by Travis Fisher
Organizations in our region have been steadily adopting wireless networking over the past few years, and many more businesses will take the leap to wireless over the course of 2006. By implementing a wireless network, your employees can do their job more efficiently and be more productive. ... I won’t get into the technical aspects regarding how wireless networks can be attacked and the methods that can be employed to make them more secure, but I can offer an overview of the three wireless security standards and how they compare to each other to give you an idea of where you stand.

Wireless ADHOC Networks by Eric Meyer
Why and when would you want to install a wireless adhoc network ? Well you would want to install a wireless Ad HoC network when you do not have the equipment for a wired network; you lack a wireless router and want to share an internet connection, or a temporary meeting place where you need... The first type of set up will be if you do have an internet connection but you lack a wireless access point or a wireless router to share that connection. ... Because we will want everyone to share our wired Ethernet connection you will need to enable ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) on...

Wireless Applications And Efficiency Improvement In Your Business by Alexander Gordon
Until date, information technology integrates and implements the organizational digital systems by facilitating a smooth information flow both within the organization and between the organization and the outside world. Now, the business houses are beginning to adopt a new wing of the information... Usage Feasibility of Wireless Applications: The following points influence the company’s decision of implementing the wireless technology: -The degree of return on investment -The implementation management of the applications Measuring the Efficiency Improvement by Wireless Applications The...

Getting Wireless Set Up with Windows Operating System by Jason Keno
It was supposed to be so easy, wasn't it? Windows and easy in the same sentence !! Sometimes, for some reason, Windows just doesn't want to play ball. Here's a quick guide to what to do when you've plugged in all your wireless equipment but it's not connecting as it should. ... Use the Wireless Network Setup Wizard While it's easy to use Windows to connect to an existing wireless network, you still need to create the wireless network to begin with. ... The easiest way to open the Wireless Network Setup Wizard is through the Start Menu: go to All Programs, Accessories, then Communications,...

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? ... One feature which is often over looked but one of the coolest features of a wireless router or access point is the ability of act as a wireless bridge. ... 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.