Is Public Wi-Fi Access Safe? by Bob Rankin
Surfing Safely in Starbucks... A few months ago I met with a group of Internet professionals, all of us sporting laptops with wireless connections to the hotel's access point. On the second day of the conference, one of the attendees put up a slide on the overhead showing logins and passwords... Learn how to stay safe from this attack by reading this helpful article: http://www.aunty-spam.com/wifi-hotspot-evil-twins-mimic-wi-fi-hotspots-and-steal-your-data Securing Your Wireless HOME Network Do you have a wireless laptop and router at home?

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. ... In addition to the configuration interface provided with the wireless networking hardware, Microsoft has integrated a “Wireless Network Setup Wizard” with the release of Windows XP Service Pack 2 that will lead a user of any expertise through the installation of their network.

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. ... Devices such as the Hawking Hi-Gain Antenna (http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=HAI6SIP-N&cat=NET) or the Super Cantenna...

Bluetooth Basics - Bluetooth Technology Tutorial by Jason Kohrs
Bluetooth Basics Bluetooth technology is nothing new, but in many respects it still seems to be more of a buzz word rather than a well understood, commonly accepted technology. You see advertisements for Bluetooth enabled cell phones, PDAs, and laptops, and a search of the Geeks.com website... One advantage that Bluetooth wireless keyboard/mouse combinations have over the standard RF wireless keyboard/mouse combinations is range. ... Capabilities The FAQ on the Bluetooth.org (https://www.bluetooth.org/) website offers a basic definition: "Bluetooth wireless technology is a worldwide...

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.

Sharing an Internet Connection over a Wi-Fi Network by Lee Asher
Once you've got your wireless network set up, I've no doubt that one of the first things you'll want to do with it is share an Internet connection -- after all, that's why most home users put in a wireless network to begin with. Well, the good news is that Windows has Internet Connection Sharing... If you're in this position, you should really try a wireless router -- see our article 'Create Always-On Networks with a Wireless Router'. ... Setting It Up: The Gateway Note: this guide assumes that you have already set up your wireless network, but you have not connected it to the Internet yet.

Cut The Wires by John Geiger
How often do you see someone sitting in an airport lounge or coffee shop working on a laptop computer? Sure they could be playing solitaire, but the odds are increasing that they are corresponding via e-mail, sending a report back to the home office, or downloading a presentation for their next... Next, an access point, sometimes called an antenna or a wireless router. ... Manufacturers of the newest 5.8GHz models claim they also do not interfere with wireless networks. ... A wireless card or “adapter” for your laptop computer(s).

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... How To Configure A Laptop As A Wireless Internet Access Point ----------------------------------------------- Note: I am making the assumption that you already have a basic understanding of IP routing as well as how to use the Windows registry editor.

WRT54g Linux Firmware Distributions by Eric Meyer
HYPERWRT Mission Statement is “HyperWRT is a power boost firmware for the Linksys WRT54G and WRT54GS router. The goal of this project is to add a limited set of features to the last Linksys firmware, extending its possibilities but staying close to the official firmware.” HYPER-WRT –... DD-WRT DD-WRT turns your WRT54G from a cheap $60 router into a $200 dollar wireless router. ... If you like to share your wireless connection with others but don’t want it abused you will need to set up access policies.

Thin Clients Benefits are Excellent Options for Computer Homeschools... Just a Suggestion by Daviyd Peterson
Wireless Consulting and Solution Providers have always been important to african american small businesses and now after several years of having the most technologically advanced homes in our neighborhood, we are beginning to realize that our neighbors could benefit from the same technology in... Well after one thing led to another he finally enabled about 18 african american computer homeschools in the Chicago area, thus becoming a african american homeschool resource for wireless. ... The point is that it is 'thin' and most of the really hard work is done by another computer with all the...