Wireless Networks Articles

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Jules Peters @ Tuesday, 18th November 2008

When you use a wireless network at home, range and performance can be influenced by a lot of factors. The location of your wireless router as well as the location of your PC and/or laptop can make a lot of difference. Concrete walls also have a strong influence on Wi-Fi signals, so too many concrete walls in between the communication [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Gregory Smyth @ Saturday, 30th August 2008

Wireless networks have been one of the most significant innovations in information technology infrastructure this millennium. The ability to take the internet with you, wherever you go, has made an enormous difference to how we do business and research for our own information, and has multiplied the effectiveness of the internet by hundreds of times. Wireless technology has its limits, [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Gregory Smyth @ Thursday, 31st July 2008

In this world of modern technology, most people prefer not to connect computers with Ethernet cables because excessive cables scattered throughout their office or home is unsightly. You can choose to install a wireless network to avoid excessive cabling. For a wireless network, there is no need to use Ethernet cables to connect your computers to the DSL or router. Usually, [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Kenneth Scott @ Wednesday, 5th March 2008

Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities, they provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card and turning them on. The new machines are connected to the Internet immediately. A wireless [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Kenneth Scott @ Sunday, 2nd March 2008

Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities. Wireless networks provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card and turning them on. The new machines are connected to the Internet immediately. A [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Kenneth Scott @ Saturday, 1st March 2008

If you hate having to turn on a modem every time you use another computer on your wireless network, get ready to be happy. There is a way to resolve this problem, and it is called a wireless router. A wireless router is a small, low-power computer that does nothing but provide Internet access to your wireless network. When you use [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Douglas Taylor @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008

Every day we are seeing more and more electronic gadgets that are advertised as being Bluetooth enabled. This may leave you feeling excited or it may leave you trying to figure out what all of the fuss is about. You may just want to know what is Bluetooth? You may just want a simple description of Bluetooth technology. Bluetooth mobile wireless [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Adrian Adams @ Monday, 18th June 2007

If you have multiple computers in your home - and multiple people who need internet access, for business, school, or social matters - you\'re probably tired of the hassle of sharing the one computer with internet or if you already have a wired network and are tired of dealing with wires running up and down the stairs, across the floor, [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 24th May 2007

I currently have a USB broadband modem. I purchased a wireless router which has ethernet connections. Currently, the modem is plugged into my computer downstairs which is running Windows 98, therefore, it won\'t bridge the connections to my computer upstairs(XP). I can\'t update to XP because a family member wont \'risk\' it. Can I connect the USB broadband modem to [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Steve Lee @ Friday, 9th February 2007

With the ever changing world of technology there remains one constant. People do not understand all of the terminology when it comes to computers and the internet. At a basketball game I overheard two people discussing their internet and what kind of service they had. One guy said he had a DSL router through his cable company. The other disagreed [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Steve Lee @ Thursday, 8th February 2007

Businesses today demand more from their networks than in the past. Networks today now need to support all forms of media including video, voice and data. Access has also changed as thousands of new devices connect to the network via wireless and wired connections. A systems approach requires an integrated system and Cisco routers can provide this for all of [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Steve Lee @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007

In this article we are going to look at the basics of a wireless router. How they work and what you can do to make sure it stays that way. If you have a recent model notebook computer you probably have wireless technology built into it. If not you can get a wireless card to install into your notebook to [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Steve Lee @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007

Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California. A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. There are several reasons for that. Linksys offers a very user friendly way to network all of your computers [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Steve Lee @ Wednesday, 7th February 2007

In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that. In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between any two networks. A router is the most important part of a computer network [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Adrian Adams @ Wednesday, 31st January 2007

One of the fastest growing and most exciting technologies these days is devices that use some sort of wireless network. Wireless networking has allowed almost anyone to use many different devices in a way that not too long ago was unheard of. The most exciting thing about wireless networking is that the development of new technologies is only [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Adrian Adams @ Wednesday, 31st January 2007

Wireless networking involves a computer network that transmits data. It is commonly called WiFi. Wireless networking is used to transmit internet service to a large number of customers from a central internet service provider. This is the result of technology advancing to meet the demands of the consumer when it comes to computers and communications. Wireless networking has dramatically changed [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 20th October 2006

Wireless technology has literally changed our lives. This up and coming method of communication has literally changed the way we live. Many of us cannot imagine a day without using a wireless device. In fact, we use them so much, that we barely recognize them as wireless anymore. Telephone lines were originally designed to send news reports. Ever heard of [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Ken Snow @ Friday, 20th October 2006

Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters. Several companies have started to manufacture wireless repeaters, despite the fact that these devices are not part of the wireless standard. Wireless repeaters are [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Ken Snow @ Friday, 20th October 2006

Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters. Several companies have started to manufacture wireless repeaters, despite the fact that these devices are not part of the wireless standard. Wireless repeaters are [more...]

Computers » Networks » Wireless Networks | By Gregg Hall @ Friday, 20th October 2006

You no longer have to go to Starbucks to enjoy wireless Internet connections. That\'s right, you can enjoy your coffee from the privacy of your home and access the Internet. Wireless Internet has come home as well, and Internet connections can now be shared among family members without stringing wires through the living room. On the negative side, however, setting [more...]