Wifi - So What Is It? by Michael Russell
In this article we're going to begin to define what wifi is and just how it works. Relatively speaking, wifi is a new technology, created within the last couple of years at the time of this writing. However, the basis on which is created is not really new. ... The problem is that with a wireless network you have to share the bandwidth with all the users connected to the wireless network in a given network. ... This mode is great for quickly and easily setting up a wireless network where a wireless infrastructure doesn't exist or is simply not needed for services.

Pros and Cons of Wireless Video Security by Jason Katzenback
Increasing security concerns have led to increasing numbers of security cameras. Public buildings, stores, banks and private homes have all stepped up the security of their property and installed video cameras. Now, technology has made it easier than ever to look after your property. ... When choosing between a wired or wireless camera, the better choice would be a wireless one. ... A disadvantage to wireless video cameras is that the locations where you are able to place these cameras are limited.

Wireless Security Basics by Benjamin Hargis
Wireless networks using 802.11 have made it simple to connect multiple devices to your home network.This can also make your data availiable anywhere, even outside your home.To set this up all you need is a broadband connection connected to a wireless router or a WAP Wireless Access Point. ... Your home computers should have wireless access cards installed or if your using a laptop a PCMCIA wireless card. ... Diasble broadcasting so people cannot you your wireless network. ... WEP or Wireless Encryption Protocol is not secure, I have cracked my own network with a Linux machine running Kismet.

Wireless Camera Detector to Protect Your Privacy Anywhere by Christian Rivard
Carrying a wireless camera detector is almost becoming an indispensable tool for almost anyone. If you are a regular traveller and spend lots of time in different hotel or motel, if you are renting or even at your office you might consider using a wireless camera detector. ... Wireless camera detector reads the wireless radio waves surveillance cameras transmit and alerts you with a blinking LED light and an audible alarm. ... A good quality wireless camera detector is really small, will easily fit in your handbag or pocket, will help you protect your privacy by detecting any wireless...

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.

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...

ADSL Wireless Routers Overview by Michael Sterios
Broadband can enter the home or office through either an ADSL connection or via a cable. An ADSL connection is provided by an ISP and connects with the Internet through a normal telephone line. A cable connection is provided by a cable company and a separate cable needs to be installed, through... An ADSL wireless router provides the access point necessary for the wireless network. ... Therefore an ADSL wireless router allows for the compilation of a network that can be either entirely wireless, entirely wired, or a mixture of both.

LINKSYS WAP54G Wireless Access Point: Love Them and Hate Them by Eric Meyer
I have installed the WAP54G wireless access point since its release and found it a great access point to work with. I have installed the WAP54G wireless access point in small offices, large warehouses, schools and office buildings. Companies like the WAP54 so much because first it’s cheap and... If a company says that its wireless network is slow or they are always losing connections they might have too many wireless access points in a small area. ... You will need less wireless access points if you use the correct wireless antenna.

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...

Networking Structures Explained by Lee Asher
What happens to many people is that they're just about to purchase some wireless equipment, and then they have a sudden realisation -- they have no idea how their network layout is going to work with a wireless connection. Well, there are a few things you need to think about when you decide how... If you have wireless access at your office, the chances are it is provided as a wireless access point to the wired network, to let people bring in wireless devices and connect them to the office LAN. ... You can create ad-hoc wireless networks between any computers that have wireless equipment --...