The widespread use of Wi-Fi Technology is bringing to light many security issues that may have gone unnoticed by the average user. Traditional wired connections have obvious security precautions that most users are accustomed too, but extra measures must often be used when transferring data across a wireless, and sometimes public network. A wireless Internet connection without security can easily give anyone access to your files, email, and even gives others the ability to ma…
Differences Between Wifi And The Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet is out of the early adopter stage and the growth of wireless ISP’s is currently on the rise in America. The freedom to move around the home and office and stay connected to the Internet has been sold as a “need” by marketing firms long enough that deep market penetration is now starting to take hold. It’s interesting however how many consumers are confused as to exactly what wireless Internet actually is.
Are You Ready For A Wi-Fi Network In Your Home?
One of the fastest growing segments of Internet connectivity today is Wireless Internet. Wi-Fi, or Wireless Fidelity, is Internet connectivity over dual band networks that are classified by a set of standards most commonly referred to as 802.11, 802.11a, and 802.11b. Although there are several other standards, these three are the most common at this time. Access over these types of networks is available in most major cities in the United States, and the technological standard…
Don’t be a victim of Cybercrime
Internet users who access bank accounts, e-currency accounts or any source of personal information online, should be aware of the following methods used by criminals to convince you to reveal your confidential information.
Wi-fi Security Crisis
There’s a storm brewing, and although we have only seen the first signs, she’s gonna be a whopper! I’m talking about what I call the “Wi-Fi Security Crisis”, and if you don’t know what it is, better read on…
Wi-fi Wireless Internet Made Simple
Just what is all this Wi-Fi wireless internet stuff they are trying to confuse and torment me with?
Tips For Improving A Wireless Home Network
A basic WiFi home network can be assembled fairly quickly. However, many homeowners aren’t aware of all the options available for making their network better. The wireless network can have its capability, performance and security improved. Consider these tips for improving your wireless home network.
Notebook And Wifi Standards
Every modern notebook is Wi-Fi enabled, allowing internet access from any part of the globe. But while using your wireless notebook, you should be aware of Wi-Fi standards, hotspots, and how to effectively use this technology to make the optimum use of your notebook.
An Overview of Mobile Wireless Computing
This article provides and overview on the benefits of wireless mobile computing as well as information on how to help the novice computer user to understand how wireless networks work
Wireless – The Future Of Connecting To The Internet
Wifi or Wireless Fidelity, allows you to connect to the internet from virtually anywhere at speeds of up to 54Mbps. WiFi enabled computers and handsets use radio technologies based on the IEEE 802.11 standard to send and receive data anywhere within the range of a base station.
Tips For Securing Your Home Wifi Network
As consumers upgrade their computers and laptops and are discovering the convenience of wireless computing, they may also be opening themselves up to attacks from random hackers. If you have a home network and it has wireless capabilities one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself, your computers and most importantly your data, is to secure your network. You may think you are doing a good thing leaving your wireless network open for your neighbors to use,…
Is Your Laptop Or Home Computer Wireless Enabled?
Built in wireless capabilities are becoming almost standard equipment on most laptop and home computers these days for a couple of reasons. One of the primary reasons is cost. Adding wireless capacity is so inexpensive that it would be silly for the manufacturers not to add it. The perceived value of any machine with wireless capacity far exceeds the cost to add it. Wireless is the wave of the future, so if the manufacturers want to stay ahead of the technology curve they nee…