Misconceptions about Wireless Networking by Randolph Wells
I was browsing through my local MegaMart recently. I belong to the group of men who find themselves in the Electronics Department or some other manly area of the store while the wife is shopping for groceries. It seems we are better off out of their way. ... He wanted to connect a USB wireless adapter to the cable and get it closer to his "router". ... This guy really wants the cable modem to be a wireless router. ... I am not aware that this company provides wireless routers to their customers.

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.

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... The actual process of configuring your router for encryption varies from router to router. ... Since your wireless network is now invisible, you will have to configure your computers to connect to your wireless network using the new name.

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 Print Servers A wireless print server connects a printer to the wireless network, allowing any computer on the network to...

Tips for Securing Your Home Wifi Network by Jim Faller
As consumers upgrade their computers and laptops and are discovering the convenience of wireless computing, they may also be opening themselves up to attacks from random hackers. If you have a home network and it has wireless capabilities one of the most important things you can do to protect... Next you want to enable WEP (wireless equivalent privacy) security on your router. ... The first thing you should do is log into your wireless router and change the administration password and username if possible.

Why I Hacked My WEP Wireless Router by Paul McGillivary
Part of securing your network must include looking at your wireless access points. Wireless access can be dangerous to your network. Most people don't even know how easy it is to exploit wireless access points. Let me illustrate my point. I went out one afternoon and took my trusty laptop with me. ... Your wireless router may have an option for WPA and WEP. ... So, I went about hacking my own WEP wireless router. ... I found my wireless network in the list. ... I found the connected client and the access point, or router.

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.

Wired to Wireless - the Final Answer by John Hammond
One of the most common questions we as consultants have to answer on a daily basis is the difference between wired and wireless networks. Let me summarize: Wired: In simple terms; the communication between two devices via cables. Wireless: the communication between two devices without cables. ... The major advantage of having a wireless device is the mobility and freedom that comes with it. ... that’s 10 times faster than the widely used 100 Mb/s router. ... Moreover the over all cost of a wired network is lower, provides high performance and better security than wireless networks.

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. ... Router Ports The first thing you should do is rename the standard administrator account and password since it is likely quite common and would be easy to find.

Nintendo DS Online Gaming by Thomas Heaney
Every gadget that comes along these days can’t be without the latest technology buzzword, Wi-Fi. For those who don’t know, this allows a device to connect to other compatible devices without the traditional mess of wires by using a radio connection. Nintendo’s hand held console, the Nintendo DS,... Don't worry if you don’t have a wireless router. ... This plugs into your one of your PC’s USB sockets and doesn't even require you to set up the connection like a wireless router does. ... If you have access to a wireless router you can you can set up your Nintendo DS to connect to other gamers...