Wireless Networking: Signal Behavior by Eric Meyer
When a wireless signal hits an object it dosen’t just stop or bounce straight back it could turn, bend, breakup, slow down, or even turn a corner. If you don’t take into account these possible senerios your wireless network could have large big issues that could plague your network. ... ReFraction : Refraction is the bending of your wireless signal as it goes through a medium of higher density than its origin. ... Scattering : Scattering will take place when a wireless signal hits an object that has many irregular angels causing the signal to shoot off into many directions.

Bridge Gaps With a Wireless Web Camera by Jon Edings
Do you have family that you have not seen in some time because of your location? Do you want to see what goes on in your home while you are on a business trip? Do you just want to make sure that everyone is alright? All of that can be done with the help of a wireless web camera. ... The wireless web cameras come with its own wireless server that detects the wireless router and configures the setting of the device for you. ... The camera can be placed anywhere inside your home or office since it is in fact wireless.

Wireless USB Vs. Bluetooth by Preston Wily
USB is currently the industry standard If you spend any amount of time on a computer chances are that you have used a USB device, such as a mouse or a keyboard. There are currently more than 2 billion USB devices in use around the world. Cables can be a mess When USB first became popular... Here's how it will work - you will plug a Wireless USB dongle into your desktop or laptop and then plug the Wireless USB hub into an external power supply - this could range from a few feet to several meters away.

Wireless Headset, Provides you the Freedom of Movement that You Need by David G. Petten
Wireless devices are an excellent advancement in technology and electronics that allow us to enjoy the functionality of our various products. They do not need to be plugged into a base unit such as the media player, stereo system, computer or other electronic items. ... Even companies or call centers now days provides the staff this wireless technology, that they can attend to online conferences without having to be at their desk all the time. ... Though this wireless listening mechanism provides freedom of movement while receiving the desirable sounds, yet there are certain limitations to...

Ten Reasons For You to Use Bluetooth by Andrew McNaught
Many people see Bluetooth technology around them everyday, but may be unsure of why they should choose it. Here are ten reasons to try it: 1. Bluetooth is wireless technology Wireless devices carry many different benefits and advantages that people enjoy. ... Very few interferences Interference is usually avoided between Bluetooth devices and other wireless devices. ... Bluetooth technology is not a fad Bluetooth technology has become a universal standard in wireless technology. ... Compatible to use with other devices A high level of compatibility between Bluetooth and other devices is...

Benefits of Wireless Routers by Michael Sterios
As download speeds continue to increase a greater number of broadband users are downloading heavy content items such as entire films. This is because the time it takes to complete such tasks are shortened. It is also the case that several computers sharing the same broadband connection may... Routers usually come with several sockets for Ethernet cables which can be connected to your devices’ wireless network cards, should the need arise. ... Wireless routers also provide an extra layer of security against malicious programs such as viruses which can infect your computers via the Internet...

5 Reasons Why You Need a Wireless Network by Cassandra Stinchcombe
As far as I'm concerned, wireless networks are one of the best inventions in history -- they really are the best thing since sliced bread. I mean, really, bread is easy enough to cut yourself, but have you ever tried to wire up a network? So, in the spirit of spreading the word, I'm going to... It is much easier to send files between computers with a wireless network than it is to send them by email, or even by burning them to a CD. ... A wireless network gives you access to your files wherever you are in your home, and makes it easy to synchronise the data on a laptop with a home computer.

Wireless Hotspot Security: A Hackers View by Eric Meyer
Hotspot hacking is more like fishing that anything else, it’s so easy you can just sit back and watch, read a book, or laugh at the traffic. Using a wireless hotspot is like using a party line phone with many conversations going on. If you want to keep you internet traffic to your self just make... If a webmaster stops at a wireless hotspot to upload files to his server using FTP, he is exposing his user name and password to the world. ... I’m not saying stop using wireless hotspots but you should be aware that someone could be watching your every move.

Creating a Wireless Desktop by Stephen Orgill
We live in an age of technology and as such we are always looking for ways to make life easier or ways to make things look better. In the home or office (or even the home office) making things look better involves getting rid of clutter. This is where the wireless desktop comes into play. ... Wireless Networking I think the biggest advantage of wireless technology has to be Wireless Networking. ... Wireless Speakers Wireless speakers are poking out of the woodwork and those of you that have a 5.1 or above sound system will just how many wires are involved in that setup.

Wireless Access Points: 3 Modes for Wireless Access Points by Eric Meyer
Wireless access points can function in three different types of modes: root, repeater and bridge. Root Mode - This is the most common type of mode where multiple users access the access point at once like a hotspot. In root mode users with laptops or PDA’s can access the internet to watch... So when you purchase a wireless access point you are actually purchasing three types of wireless connectivity: Root / Hot spot used to connect multiple mobile clients at once, Repeater which is used to extend the signal of another access point.