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... What I”m saying is that most people don’t even think of changing their antennas after purchasing their wireless router or access point. ... Security - When your wireless signal bleeds outside your operational area you will attract hackers, crackers, leeches, wardrivers and social engineers.

ADSL Broadband - How Can It Work For You? by Marius Bezuidenhout
Broadband is the buzzword these days, but what exactly is it and what are the benefits? What is Broadband? Broadband is a high-speed Internet connection that is always available. This means you don’t have to dial-up every time you want to send an e-mail or surf the Internet. ... Wireless Broadband Wireless Broadband gives you the ability to stay connected to the Internet wherever you are. ... Why should I get Wireless Broadband? ... How does Wireless Broadband work? ... • Wireless Broadband is ideal for users that want Internet connectivity on the move.

Wireless Networking and Security by Andrew Mapp
Although Wireless Networking has great benefits, which are undoubtedly, there are also some drawbacks, which should be considered. Drawbacks such as Electromagnetic interferences, a slower transfer speed then wired Networks and diverse security concerns. ... Without WEP there is also no authentication for who logs on to the wireless computer or Network, allowing anyone in near distance who can receive the wireless signal to utilize the wireless network for his/her own purpose. ... Most vendors who provide wireless equipment don’t set the wireless devices to use WEP by default.

Bluetooth Technology, Connecting Many by Sezer Bozkurt
Bluetooth technology is constantly evolving. Bluetooth started off as a basic wireless connectivity standard but has since been adapted to many different uses. For example Bluetooth for mobile phones. Bluetooth enables a mobile phone user to connect to their hands free headset without wires. ... By utilizing Bluetooth a wireless home network can be connected. ... Using your computer and your phone you can synchronise phone books, send SMS messages and more. ... And it doesn’t stop with the swapping of files.

Wireless Connectivity and You by Nathan Kartchner
As computer connectivity continues to evolve, there is a definite push towards wireless. The idea of wireless connectivity is not new. IrDA, or infrared wireless communication has been around for a while. IrDA uses pulsed infrared light waves to provide wireless connectivity to printers, cell... Another developing and yet-to-be released technology that is looking to build upon the current push for wireless connectivity is the Wireless USB standard. ... Wireless VGA essentially allows you to create a separate workstation up to 100 feet away from the source without having to run extension...

5 Tips for Buying a Laptop by Rob Buenaventura
Buying a laptop is a major investment decision. As such it is not one that you should make lightly. Below are 5 tips that will help prepare you for making the best and most well informed decision when buying a laptop. Tip #1 Size Matters Buying a laptop is a matter that requires some thought. ... Tip #3 Wireless Options Today, when many people think laptop, they think “wireless”. ... However, since so many laptop users are looking for wireless connections, many of today's laptops come pre-wired for wireless Internet.

Computer Security: Home Wireless Networks by Rex Fisher
Home wireless networks dramatically increase the versatility and usefulness of computers. I have a wireless network at my home that allows four computers to share two printers and a high-speed internet connection. It works great! The technology has made wireless networking so inexpensive and... Fortunately, most of us are not worth that kind of concentrated effort and we can easily reduce our risk to an acceptable level, simply by using the built-in features that come with modern wireless networking hardware.

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth: Battle Royale by Nathan Kartchner
As the release date for Wireless USB draws ever closer, discussion is heating up around the emerging standard. In particular, there has been a lot of debate concerning the pros and cons of Bluetooth versus Wireless USB. Both of these standards offer particular benefits as well as particular... Should the forum succeed in their goal, Wireless USB could easily become the wireless de facto standard for UWB (ultra wideband) connectivity. ... Until the Wireless USB standard officially releases and products appear on shelves, all we can do is speculate, but for all intents and purposes, Wireless...

Take Your Laptop For A Walk On The Wireless Side by Laramie Cahill
Wireless internet access is truly the wave of the future and depending on where you live the future could be now. Wireless "hotspots" really are popping up somewhere on a daily basis. Not that I'm complaining, because having the ability to access the internet via a wireless connection is a great... Small Wireless ISP Fee You may find that some of the larger hotspot networks with multiple, convenient locations require that you pay a small fee to a wireless ISP to access through them. ... Public and university campus libraries are increasingly offering wireless access and if you're a...

Physical Benefits Of Using A Wireless Telephone Headset by Gordon Petten
The use of wireless headsets has increased significantly over the past several years. Whether you are operating a radio, and Ipod, a cellular phone, or just a standard telephone, there are great advantages to using them. First, they are convenient. The elimination of a cord allows you to move... Using a wireless headset for telephone work also deceases the strain placed on your hands that is caused from holding them in the same position for a long period of time. ... A wireless headset, in particular, allows you to move about more freely, which makes it easier for you to type on a computer...