Always-On Networks Created with a Wireless Router by Troy Davies
If you're using a wireless network with Windows' built-in Internet Connection Sharing, you're probably quite happy with it -- but there's a problem. The problem is this: the computer the modem is connected to needs to be turned on before any of the other computers can get Internet access! ... Choosing a Wireless Router When you're choosing a wireless router, you should consider the same things as you would with any other wireless equipment: range, speed and standards. ... Installing a Wireless Router Wireless routers are designed to work easily out of the box: in most cases, it should be...

How A Router Works by Steve Lee
In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that. In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between any two networks. ... The internet is passed through the router and delivered to the computers either through a wire or more commonly today now through wireless technology. ... In many households today a cable modem is the router. ... If you have a network of computers a router will allow them to use the Internet with the same access.

Home Wireless Network Security Issues by Greg Lietz
Running a business from home has its advantages, including no commute, a more accommodating work schedule, fresh coffee and home-cooked meals at any time you want. But running a business from home using a home wireless local area network (WLAN) with your computer may lead to thievery of... Setup your home wireless network router to block anonymous internet requests or pings. ... Setup router/access points so as to not broadcast the SSID. ... Locate router/access points away from strangers so they cannot reset the router/access point to default settings.

Wireless Network Setup by Walter Heron
The best thing about a wireless network is exactly that, its wireless! If you have a laptop or even a second desktop pc in the home, installing a wireless network is a great idea. How about checking your emails, chatting with online friends, doing some shopping or just surfing the net all from a... The strength of the signal on the wireless network will vary depending on what the type of router you have, the number of walls, obstructions etc… between the connections, interference from other electrical appliances and how far within the radius of the router you are.

A Quick Guide to Wireless Networking by Gary Hendricks
1. Essential Equipment Right, let's move right along. The first thing to do in setting up a wireless home network is to get the correct equipment. These are the things you need: Wireless home networking kit This is your basic equipment for the network. ... Install the Wireless Router Install the wireless router according to the manufacturer's instructions. ... Just connect the wireless router to power supply, connect the wireless PC card to your laptop, or USB adapter (or Ethernet cable) to the desktop PC.

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... Password protect the access to your router’s internal configuration To access your router’s internal setup, open a browser and enter the routers setup URL. ... The actual process of configuring your router for encryption varies from router to router.

How to Secure Your Wireless Network by Debbie Jacobsen
If you use a wireless network, chances are good it is not secure. If you don’t make some important configuration changes on your wireless router after installing it, your wireless network is wide open to hackers, curious neighbors and people who would rather use your broadband internet service... You can configure your wireless router to only allow certain computers on the wireless network by including each computer’s MAC address in the list of “allowed” users. ... Key this information into the wireless router’s MAC address filtering setup under MAC address 1.

How To Protect Your Home Network From Security Threats by Paul Wilcox
Technical computer jargon has become a part of our everyday lives and not only at work but at home as well. If you have setup your own computer network at home you probably know all about wireless cards, routers, and firewalls. Most computer components are easy to install and get set up, making... Wireless Networks If you have a wireless network, take security one step further and lock it down. ... Once you have your router setup as described above youíre essentially good to go. ... This is especially important if you have a wireless network since someone next door can potentially use...

Wireless Computer Network Rentals: The New Technology Trend by John Beagle
Consider the convenience and added benefits of renting today's wireless technology. Wireless networks have a big advantage over wired networks, especially for short term projects where the internet and rental computers, printers and projectors are deployed. ... Here are some of the wireless products that are commonly rented for company projects: Wireless Router Rentals A wireless router is a networking device that connects computers to the internet. ... Rent Wireless Access Point (WAP) A wireless access point is a networking device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other...

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. ... Setup your access point not to broadcast the SSID if available. ... Enable firewall on the network router/access point with demilitarized zone function disabled. ... Update router and access point firmware as updates become available.