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Making a Wireless Router an Access Point
Setting up a wireless router and making it act as an access point is far easier than many people suspect. You just need to understand some some basic terminology, some easy steps, and you will be going on in no time.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23,398 pts ) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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The Best Network Tools on the Internet
Let me introduce you to some useful tools. They will check your internet connection, see if your bandwidth is being throttled and help keep out those you don't want snopping around your system. Best of all, they're all free!

Published by huxleymedia (3,604 pts ) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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What is the Primary Purpose of a Router?
What is a router and what does it do? Learn how traffic flows from your computer to a website and back again. Don't just learn how to use the internet, learn how the internet works!

Published by huxleymedia (3,604 pts ) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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How to Monitor Home Network Traffic
Keep an eye on your bandwidth, keep an eye on wireless security, or ensure you don't go over your download cap. Whatever the reason you want to monitor your home network, here are three tools that can help you. All you need to know about network monitoring in one article!

Published by huxleymedia (3,604 pts ) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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Laptop WiFi Signal Boosters and High Powered USB Antennas
Need to increase your laptops ability to find and connect to wireless networks? Building a wireless antenna as a DIY project can be as cheap as $25, but users may opt to purchase network equipment for laptops that range from $50 - $160.

Published by Steve Mallard (12,177 pts ) on Sep 7, 2009 to
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Basic Router Configuration
Learn how to configure a router in a few easy steps. Surf the internet safely in no time!

Published by huxleymedia (3,604 pts ) on Aug 24, 2009 to
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Introduction to Setting Up Your Own Home Network
Even many computer-literates cringe at the thought of networking, but with a little knowledge and direction it can be as easy as many of the other computing tasks you've mastered over the years.

Published by Jesma (23,995 pts ) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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Network Cabling 103 - Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic cabling is the last type of network cabling we'll discuss - it also happens to be the most complex, expensive, and high-performing of the three. Lets take a look at the technology of Fiber Optic cabling and how it is utilized in modern networking.

Published by Jesma (23,995 pts ) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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Understanding the OSI Model - Data Transmission
The OSI model is an abstract representation of the various technologies and protocols involved in networking. We consider the first three "layers" of this model that provide the basics for the transmission.

Published by Jesma (23,995 pts ) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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Understanding the OSI Model - Data Translation
Continuing our discussion of the OSI model, we look into the layers that deal less with data transmission and more with data translation. These layers cover the management of data accuracy, maintenance of connectivity, and translation of data into something we can understand, among other things.

Published by Jesma (23,995 pts ) on Jun 11, 2009 to
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