3 Important Techniques for Securing a Wireless Network by Gary Hendricks
Have you recently gone wireless? If you have a wireless network at home or in the office, it is critical to have it secured. Wireless networks are prone to attacks from outsiders - perhaps even more so than with wired networks. This article shows how you can implement 3 techniques to secure a... Unfortunately, most wireless access points transmit their SSIDs by default, which is pretty much like standing in the street and shouting your bank card PIN. ... Disable Broadcast SSID One of the key things to do is to secure a wireless network is to disable broadcast SSID.

Inexpensive Radius Server Gives Wireless Networks The Security They Need by Terry Weadock
Many small businesses have considered connecting computers and other devices to their corporate network via wireless (WiFi) connections, and a brave few have actually done so. Many of these early networks required that wireless devices be carefully placed within the building so that the wireless... Wireless Networking Basics Building a wireless network requires two distinct types of hardware components, wireless access points, and wireless access cards. ... Wireless Network Security Solved Installing a simple wireless network is pretty straightforward, but installing a secure wireless...

Get A Portable Keyboard To Work With Your PDA, And Get A Lot More Done by Ron Heller
IF you've been around a PDA for more than a few seconds, you understand that this device is a great invention. It has very little disadvantages. But one distinct disadvantage is the fact that it's almost impossible to write more than a few words on the PDA's keyboard. ... Is it wireless? ... You get yourself a portable, wireless keyboard, sync it with your Palm iPAQ, or whatever PDA you're using and that's it. ... Go for wireless - the price gap in insignificant. ... And the keyboards are not expansive - less than $50 will get you a great wireless keyboard that will serve you well.

Comparitive Study Of Types Of Wireless Networks by Murali Kiruba
This article discuses about the various types of wireless networks and the speed, distance of each type of the wireless networks. 1.NARROWBAND WIRELESS LANS: Narrowband Wireless LANS keep the radio signal frequency narrower and an ability to pass the information along the narrower range. ... INFRARED WIRELESS LANS: Infrared wireless LANS though have a shorter available range, their speed range are increasing from 115Kbps to 4Mbps. ... Narrowband PCS applications include paging, text mesaging, wireless email, wireless telemetry.

Wireless Network Encryption Standards by Eric Meyer
WEP – Is the first and lowest standard for wireless security. You will hear security experts say that WEP can be cracked in 5 minutes; this is true, only once you have sniffed enough network traffic for weak IV’s. Collecting enough wireless traffic will take at least a couple hours under... Some wireless adapters may not support AES encryption so you need to take that into account when planning your wireless network. ... Remember you will have to monitor your wireless network because you might have more dropped packets with AES if your firmware is not up to date on your access point...

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. ... On its own the Nintendo DS has a wireless range of only 30-100 feet so you can only play with other gamers who are close by. ... First off, Nintendo have set up a network of wireless hotspots in public places such as cafes, libraries and they...

Five Reasons to do Wireless Networking by G Ames
I believe that wireless networks represent one of the most significant inventions in human history – almost as important as sliced bread. Now, seriously, bread is certainly easy enough to cut yourself, but try to wire up a network and you will think of this invention in a different way. ... As previously mentioned, wireless networks are LANs, meaning that people can play together without having to be physically near each other. ... Being able to eliminate wires from running all over your house is probably the biggest reason why you should turn your network to wireless.

Reasons to Start a Wireless Network by Lee Asher
As far as I'm concerned, wireless networks would have to rank as 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? ... Well, wireless networking lets network connections be always-on, meaning that any of your computers can connect to the Internet whenever you want! ... 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.

WiFi Security Consultant Sales Techniques Watch out by Lance Winslow
Some WiFi professional folks are considering becoming wireless security consultants and start their own businesses. The business idea itself is a good one because it solves a problem for the company. What they do is find open wireless networks by war driving and then go show the company that... "Signed; Bob Smith - Wireless Security Solutions Provider" yes, advertising indeed, and hanging on the wall for all to see. ... Let me give all you IT Wireless Security Consultants and easier way to do it and one which will not get you into any trouble; How about this, "Dear Store Manager" would you...

Wireless Internet by Dennis Oley
We have all come a long way from connecting to the internet via the old 2400 baud telephone line modem to a slow AOL connection. Now, there are many ways to connect to high-speed internet at various costs and service levels. Today, the Cable TV provided high-speed internet access usually costs... Now to set-up a simple wireless network you need two more things; a Wireless Router (to connect to your high-speed modem), and a way to receive the wireless signal at your computer, a wireless network card.