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4G broadband is the latest thing on the market for those seeking a broad-based wireless solution. Wireless Internet access being available in a broad area is not a new concept. There have been different versions of this service available for some time, but few of them are true broadband. The most ubiquitous roaming Internet devices are cellular phones and other products that are designed to work with these slower connections, and which provide some level of service on a city-wide or larger basis. They are, however, not true computers, nor is the service they use true broadband. Internet-enabled devices use some features that require an Internet connection to work and some that do not. What they don...

There are many advantages in having a home wireless network. No wires trailing all over the house is probably the most popular reason for going 'wireless'. Other advantages include the need for just one printer for all your computers, being able to easily share files and the ability to have several computers connected to the Internet at the same time. So what do you need to achieve a wireless network? This article is for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or later. What do I need to set-up a wireless network at home? 1. A Wireless Router 2. Wireless Network Adapter (One for each PC) 3. A Broadband Connection You will not be completely wireless, in that you will still need a physical device, your Modem...

The Answer To The Media Access Control Question Over the past few weeks I have received quite a few e-mails about Ethernet cards, both wired and wireless, and more specifically, about Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. I think the main reason I’ve received so many questions about Ethernet cards and MAC addresses is people trying to secure their home wireless networks and their desire to use MAC address filtering. This type of filtering in wireless networks can be configured to allow or deny specific computers to use or attach to the wireless network, based on the MAC address. My first thought was to write an article just about MAC addresses and wireless Ethernet. After thinking about it I...

The major trend in laptop features is having a laptop wireless card built inside your mobile computer to allow instant access to the Internet anytime and anywhere you are as long as a LAN connection is available. Without the hassles of using cables and wires commonly used in desktop computers, laptop takes computer users to a higher technology of Internet connection through the wireless card. The card allows you to connect instantly to the Internet through a signal transmission coming from a router. Some uses a cell tower to make this connection possible. The card may be conveniently built inside a laptop unit or can be an external device. To connect your laptop wireless card to the Internet, you...

When you’re managing several computers at the same time, the first thing you need to think about is that communication is a two-way process. You can’t protect your computers simply by filtering who can come into your network. You also need to make sure that you’re protected from every outgoing online activity you make. This is only possible if you install the right kinds of protection for your WIFI linked network of computers. An antispam appliance should be able to take care of weeding out which URL addresses are safe for your network to explore, and which websites to stay out of. You can also make sure that no intruder is able to access your personal files and steal your bandwidth by...

When looking for wireless networking software, many options are available, but it will be important for you to carefully determine which kind of software will best suit your practical needs whilst providing you with all of the required services. There are many wireless networking software programs available that can be downloaded for free and there are others that will cost money. However, unless you have some kind of background computer knowledge, all of these choices will very likely be the cause for a lot of confusion... To begin with, wireless networking refers to the ability for computers, usually two or more, to be able to communicate without the need for any kind of wires or cables. Most...

There are a lot of different terms floating around when it comes to wireless Internet access. Terms such as WiFi, wireless and hotspot can be confusing. They are often used interchangeably although this is not always appropriate. If you are thinking about offering some type of wireless Internet access in your business location, you need to know what these terms mean so you can make smart decisions. This article will decode these terms to help you understand what they mean, and more importantly, how they can help your business. If you are a small business owner who is considering adding WiFi wireless Internet access as one of the amenities offered by your business, you probably already realize how...

Small businesses and Telco's have one thing in common, no matter the size of their business they supply communication products to suit their customers. The results speak for themselves, they are cheap to build, operate and can be used to attract additional customers to YOUR business. With the onset of wireless technology we are able to drop cumbersome network and telephone cables allowing us to be free to communicate online while doing our everyday tasks. Many small to large sized businesses have taken advantage of the changes in technology to attract customers to their business. I feel this is IMPORTANT to any business who wants to keep in touch with modern trends and attract more customers. Let me...

a term derived form Modulator-Demodulator used to stand for a device that allowed a computer or terminal to transmit data over a standard dial-up telephone. This description of a modem is inadequate and was suitable only until the late 1990s. Since the advent of high-speed cable and DSL connections, modem now refers to devices that offer low-speed dial-up or high-speed broadband. Taking technology one step ahead, the wireless 3G modem provides global wireless access to the Internet and e-mail. USB wireless 3G modem creates connection of computers and private networks with the Internet as the primary or back-up route. It is especially suitable for desktop users seeking permanent wireless Internet...

With the passage of time the wireless networks have become really easy to deploy. This is a key reason that people have extensively started to use the wireless LAN networks in their homes as well. Wireless electronic networks can be used for school, office and even at home. They are fairly low-priced and very easy to setup. An person can accomplish assorted jobs using this type of setup. You are not limited to just one computer to complete the chores in hand. It is really easy and anyone can do it. Many schools have wireless electronic networks in their classrooms and even in their dorms, every pupil that has a compatible computer can finish their homework or even play online games. A company is...

A network is defined as a system of lines or people. It is a pattern that typifies interconnecting lines that branch out from the main part of the system to its corresponding outlets. While technology keeps on updating products, a network needs to have an upgrade as well. This led to the conceptualization of the term wireless network equipment. Developing the idea of wireless network equipment arises from the fact that dealing with cables just to make a certain part of the network system work is quite a hassle. Imagine those hanging wires on the street connected to vital appliances or gadgets in the home or in industrial businesses. Sometimes, these wires are already eye sores in the community...

Wireless connectivity is now made possible through wireless network routers available in the market. But what exactly is this type of router? More On Wireless Network Routers This is a device that works much like a modem but uses wireless access points to connect to the World Wide Web. It also allows users to connect to other computers within its network and allow communication and transfer of files. In this device, you can dispense with the need for cables. In a typical wireless-type of router, it has 4 LAN ports of the same color found at the back of the device. Separated to it and with a different color is the WAN port that allows you to connect to a Wide Area Network. This is commonly used if...

> If you have more than one computer at home, you are probably looking to connect them to get the most out of your files, computer accessories and internet service.  With a wireless network you can easily expand the flexibility and convenience of your home computers.  It is extremely easy and affordable to build a home wireless network, here are some tips A wireless network is super simple to set up.  To create a wireless network, you only need a wireless router for the main computer and a wireless card for each computer that you are hooking up to the network.  With some of the newer computer, the wireless or network cards are already included with the computer and can easily log into any...

Now, it is so common to own a home wireless network. It is so convenience and beautiful. With a wireless home networking done, you can connect multiple computers together without any wiring lying around the house. You can subscribe to one internet service provider and the whole family can share it. Not with one computer but more than one computer. All computers can surf the internet or share information with one another without any connection of wires. You can save money by subscribing to only one internet service provider and save trouble by lying any cables around the house. So wonderful and simple. But, being convenience can have its disadvantages too. Actually quite dangerous. Imagine, a...

One problem with wireless networks is that people who have wireless devices that are within the range of your network can access them. Even if you have set up a password for your wireless network, that password can also be hacked and access to your network can be gained. One way to further tighten up your network security is through MAC filtering. MAC filtering is a network security procedure that only allows access to registered MAC addresses. A MAC address is the unique ID of a network device; no two computers or network device has the same. What this means is that only registered and authorized machines can access your wireless network. So even if they somehow managed to break or hack your...

The uptake of wireless networks has grown exponentially since it was first touted as the "next big thing" in computing. And it's not only businesses that have taken to the technology, according to a poll by YouGov, 59% of UK citizens with broadband have set up wireless networks at home. Of the 59%, 87% used their wireless networks for PCs and laptops, 28% for wireless printing and 20% for gaming online. Statistics from across the Atlantic show that the trend is similar for broadband users in the US. According to ABI Research, more than half of US broadband users have set up some kind of home network. Of those, roughly 25% use their networks to run gaming consoles, while 8% use their broadband for...

Wireless Internet Access allows users to connect to the internet without using a telephone line or hard-wired connection. In many offices, wireless networks have replaced miles of Ethernet cabling, providing intranet and internet access along with portability. Wireless networks are in great demand today because they allow people to stay connected to co-workers, clients, and information no matter where they are. There are numerous providers. If you need help choosing, click here. In addition to having wireless access on your notebook computer, cell phones and PDA’s also use wireless technology to let you connect with corporate networks, access email, and send and receive photos, podcasts, and...

Nowadays on the market there are products that offer PC lock solutions. The idea is that you have a small "e-tablet" dongle in your hands and a receiver connected to USB port. It works like a car key. By using your Bluetooth compatible mobile could do the same - just come in and Windows gets logged on - just step out - and it gets locked/hibernated. There are a few programs that provide such solution. They are: Wireless PC locks (GoldLantern, FrozenCPU, TrippLite), AccessAngel and Rohos Logon Key. Listing each program's advantages and disadvantages would be time consuming thus I would like to take note of Rohos Logon Key software. The Rohos Logon Key enables to use wireless devices equipped with...

Home wireless internet does exactly what it says -- it provides an internet connection without direct wires. Installing it is not at all difficult. Too many people let their fear take over, so don't let all those fancy abbreviations and abundance of wires lead you off track. Although many people are eager to have the convenience a wireless internet connection offers, anything beyond turning on a computer can seem difficult to them. But computers can be simple -- once you know exactly how... and so can installing a wireless network on your home computer. However, should you be determined to have a wireless connection without worrying about installing anything, you could just call a techie guy! If you...

A couple of months ago I purchased my first wireless enabled laptop. As I switched it on and began setting it up I was shocked when I realized that my laptop had found and connected to my neighbours wireless modem and I was able to freely browse the internet and download data using his modem and internet connection. If I were a hacker it would not be difficult for me to hack in to his computer using this connection to his network. The Shocking Truth The shocking truth is that many wireless network users out there, and you could be one of them, are not securing their wireless modems at all. This is further confirmed by a television program I saw in which a television presenter drove down a street...

Mobile Internet devices include smartphones, USB connect sticks, and computers. Each of these will allow an individual to surf the Web at any time and from locations worldwide. There is a product and method of access for every budget. Many cell phones sold unlocked or by carriers have the built-in ability to access the Web. These phones range in price from those that are free with a limited term contract to those that cost several hundred dollars. The owner of this type of phone can either access the Web using the Wi-Fi capabilities of the device or subscribe to a carrier data plan. Plans range from those that include only a small amount of data access per month to those that allow unlimited access...

Technological advances have made it possible to communicate as you are driving. Cell phone speakers have been used for many years in cars because it is dangerous to use a hand-held cell phone while driving and it is actually illegal to do so in some states. Bluetooth technology is relatively new, but it has several advantages. When deciding how you are going to communicate with the outside world from your car, the only way to pick the best option is to weigh the pros of using Bluetooth technology against the pros of using cell phone speakers and to look at the option that has demerits you can live with or demerits that have remedies. Bluetooth is a wireless technology that connects the phone to an...

The modern cell phone is used for much more than just talk. You can take pictures, shoot video, listen to music, and so much more. And now, with the the addition of Bluetooth, now a standard feature on most new cell phones, you can do all these things easily and more conveniently than ever before, because Bluetooth lets you do it all wirelessly. However, not all Bluetooth phones are created equal. In order to do any of the cool stuff mentioned here, you're mobile phone has to support OBEX, which stands for Object Exchange. You see, the Bluetooth specifications allow for many different functions, such as connecting to headsets, sharing data, etc. One function - the one we're discussing here, is OBEX...

Car dealers have a new way to promote their latest models while simultaneously distinguishing themselves in the ultra-competitive consumer market - the cell phone. That's right, that ubiquitous device that almost everyone owns, already serves many functions besides just talk. Now, through some clever use of Bluetooth technology, car dealers can automatically send videos, coupons, and business cards directly to the cell phones of customers as they walk into the showroom. Dubbed "Bluetooth Marketing", the concept is simple. A special Bluetooth server is set up in the showroom, continuously scanning for the presence of Bluetooth enabled mobile devices. When a customer steps into the showroom with a...

What exactly is Bluetooth marketing? It is a short distance communication technology that primarily developed to replace cables connecting portable or fixed devices. It is also known as “proximity marketing”. Two main characteristics of this technology is its low power and low cost. It is the process of transmitting promotional content through this wireless technology to prospective customers. To spread Bluetooth message or file a Bluetooth product is needed. Data That Can Be Sent Over Bluetooth • Images • Plain text • Audio-video • Vouchers • Games • Animated wallpapers Reasons for Using Bluetooth Marketing It is Flexible – You can exchange all sort of content. Low Cost – Each...

One of the biggest concerns as the wireless world grows is that of security of data; especially personal data. Many people do what they call war-driving to find an open WiFi network to get their emails while traveling, although this is a common practice, it is against the law. There are hacker groups and IT security conferences that people go to, where the retailer type IT people also show up and discuss these issues. The ramifications of company data falling in the hands of a competitor or snooping opportunist hacker are extremely great. Many of us take several Wireless Online Newsletters and read the white papers on the security issues as well. Indeed this is a problematic issue for companies. I...

Spam Filters are software that rejects some of your electronic mail as spam as it goes by certain logic set by either you or the mail server. Many mail servers have stringent rules on basis of which they restrict the entry of certain mails to your inbox. This prevents your computer from getting corrupted with some virus or malware. If you use a wireless network to connect to the internet, you would need some measure or tool to ensure WiFi Security which is becoming important as more and more laptops and computers are being used with the WiFi connectivity. These days many companies do their marketing activities using the web by sending e-mails. Even people you send permission-based mails get...

Bluetooth is the hottest technology for campaigning and marketing. Bluetooth marketing is also known as proximity advertising has become really popular overseas as the hottest way to get in touch with existing and prospective customers. This technology is so advance that one need to press the button for transforming the channel and use Bluetooth technology to transform the data. So, are you still searching for cost effective and creative method to distribute the data? Bluetooth is the creative and cost effective way to send or receive data without paying single penny. This technology was started in 2003 and all kinds of companies have found it an extraordinary useful. By definition proximity...

The most popular technology in recent years would have to be Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a type of wireless communication allowing you to connect to Internet, phones, cars, and satellite without the vast array of cables holding you down. Most people unknowingly come in contact with some sort of Bluetooth technology every day. The wireless world is advancing, offering better communication abilities, navigational skills and integrated service. Bluetooth technology is all around you but to access its abilities you have to have the latest accessories. The latest accessory to the Bluetooth family is the car kit. The car kits enable wireless access to your phone and navigation system with your voice. With a...

Bluetooth is a technology which is designed for data transmission via radio frequency at 2.45 GHz. On average, the operation range of this technology is 10-20 meters (33-66 feet). Furthermore, wireless Bluetooth technology can transmit data even through walls. A group of companies, which started the development of this new data transfer standard, consisted of Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia and Toshiba. While Bluetooth technology was originally designed for wireless connections used for notebooks, PCs and mobile phones, it soon became apparent that there are many other applications that can use the Bluetooth standard. The immediate demand for Bluetooth technology was created by the need to connect...

The Bluetooth technology has a lot of advantages. 1. It is wireless. Wireless eliminates those wires that at times get entangled causing minor accidents such as hazardous connections, etc. There is no need to worry of bringing with you the connection cables for your notebook, MP3, PDA and mobile. 2. It increases efficiency. Because of the improvement in communications, information is quickly transferred within businesses as well as between partners and clients. 3. It is cheaper. Because of this advantage, companies get lower manufacturing costs giving them savings. Consumers are then benefited because the prices are also decreased. 4. It is automatic. There is no need to set up a connection or for...

When I first heard about laptops with built-in wi-fi, I was perplexed, but intrigued. I did not know much about wireless technology; and I am still not an expert. I wanted to hold off on buy a laptop until I felt I had at least a basic understanding of what everyone was raving about. I did research, read up on the subject matter, and listened to media experts. What I learned was that most laptops, if not all, come with built-in wi-fi capability. All you would need were a few 'hook-up' devices to make it work. (This turned out to be both true and untrue). It turns out that you would need some of these devices for certain additional functions or expanded capabilities, but not for basic web access. One...

So you go to your local café hotspot, sit down with your trusty laptop and casually order a hearty cup of dark roast coffee. After 30 minutes of checking your email, the weather, and writing your latest blog in MySpace, you decide to call it a day. Unknown to you, the guy at the corner table, the one quietly reading his paper sipping java, has just stole your recently typed user names and passwords, and got a kick out of the angry email you sent to your boyfriend. Luckily he was doing it just to see how easily it could be done, and decides to delete your personal information. Think this cant happen? Well think again. It does happen, and it occurs more often then you think. We need to be more...

Before you can start offering wireless Internet access in your business you have to first set up a wireless hotspot. This will involve providing a wireless Internet access point. Depending on the size and layout of your hotspot area as well as your intended usage you may have to provide multiple access points. This article will explain the concept of a wireless Internet access point to help you determine how many access points you need and how they should be created. First you should determine how many access points you will need for your wireless hotspot. For business establishments such as small coffee shops and cafes, the answer to this question is usually quite simple. As long as the layout of...

To explain it in a simple statement, the main distinction comes to the differences in how each delivery medium manages crosstalk, bandwidth and network support. Cat5 vs Cat5e Crosstalk – Crosstalk is when the signal from another line causes a harmonic effect or bleed over into another cable. When this happens you will notice that the speed of the network is hindered and it can even shut the signal out completely. Now with Cat5e (Category 5e) there is an improvement over the Cat5 (Category 5) cable and the crosstalk has been significantly lowered. Bandwidth – Bandwidth is how fast data can be moved across a network. The more bandwidth you have the more quickly you can move data over a network...

Are you looking for a smart as well as secure solution to your Internet requirements while you are on the move? If yes, then Sierra Wireless Aircard is certainly what you are looking for. The Sierra wireless aircard packs a punch for those who are keen on features. It is young and enterprising as you are - and that is why it understands your requirements the best. Now you are no more tied up with wired connections or limited to WiFi connectivity. Now you can carry your internet connection wherever you go with global wireless access to the Internet, e-mail, corporate networks/VPN, and streaming video on their mobile PC. The Sierra Wireless Aircard 850 gets integrated with the PDA phones and...

If you don’t know what a wireless broadband Internet is, it’s about time you learn.  Broadband wireless internet is available from cutting edge service providers such as Clearwire, and it is basically a wireless set of technological links that connect Internet users in homes and businesses to the network without using any cable or DSL lines.  Public places like coffee shops, Internet cafes, hospitals, local entertainment establishments, government buildings and schools all offer broadband wireless Internet for people who are on their campuses or in their facilities.  And it’s very easy to get it in your home. One of the greatest things about this wireless high speed Internet is that you can...