Communications & Broadband

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 (3604 pts) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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What is Wireless LAN?

Flexibility and mobility make a wireless LAN an attractive alternative to a wired network. Wireless LANs provide all the functions of a wired LAN without the necessity of physical wiring.

Published by Preetam Kaushik (22774 pts) on Oct 15, 2009 to
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The Definition of a Network Router for the Non-technical Person

If you want to know more about the basics of what a network router really is but you do not want to have to get a degree in computer science, then this piece can help you.

Published by KateG (19097 pts) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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Testing Network Cables - A Primer

We show you three popular methods to test a Cat5e cable for connectivity - which method is best? Read on to find out.

Published by Dan B. (19028 pts) on Sep 30, 2009 to
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Set Up and Log Into a Home Wireless Router

You've bought a wireless router to set up in your home and you are excited to finally be able to access the Internet from any computer anywhere in your house. However, you are not exactly sure how to go about setting it up. This tutorial will walk you through the steps so you can get online fast

Published by Tricia Goss (10945 pts) on Sep 19, 2009 to
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Do You Need to Know How to Turn Off Your Netgear Firewall?

A firewall on a router or other network device isn't always necessary. There may be times when you need to turn it off. Netgear don't make it easy, but come inside and learn how to do it!

Published by huxleymedia (3604 pts) on Sep 16, 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 (3604 pts) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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How do I Hook up a Wireless Router to my Computer?

Unravel the mysteries of wireless. Learn how to set up a wireless network and connect computers to it. Then how to secure it with encryption and a firewall. Discover how easy it actually is to get a wireless network up and running!

Published by huxleymedia (3604 pts) on Sep 16, 2009 to
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How to Troubleshoot a Linksys Wireless Router

With a Linksys wireless router, you can have the benefits of sharing the Internet, files and printers without having a physical connection to the router or other computers. If you are having trouble getting or staying connected with your Linksys wireless router, try these troubleshooting steps.

Published by Tricia Goss (10945 pts) on Sep 14, 2009 to
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Hardware and Equipment Used in Wireless Networks

There is a lot of information about wireless networks on the Internet, but many users get baffled by Wi-Fi terminology and hardware requirements. Here we discuss the basics and the hardware used in Wi-Fi communications, and what equipment is needed when installing and using a Wireless LAN.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23398 pts) on Sep 10, 2009 to
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