The cyber threat is no longer limited to your office network and work persona. Adversaries realize that targets are typically more vulnerable when operating from their home network since there is less rigor associated with the protection, monitoring, and maintenance of most home networks. Home users need to maintain a basic level of network defense [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Network Devices'
What Is a NAS, and How Does RAID Work?
October 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Network Devices, Networking, Storage
NAS is an acronym for Network-attached storage. It actually represents a storage system for hard drives and can include different things within it, like configuration of RAID. When used in along side LAN IP, NAS can be configured to send different applications to network users spread across different workstations. NAS typically has its own set [...]
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How to Change a MAC Address
May 10th, 2010 · No Comments · How To, Network Devices, Networking
Every Ethernet card has a MAC address burned-in at the factory. At times, you may want to change this MAC address to one of your own choosing. The procedures to change a MAC address are specific to each operating system. How to change a MAC address in Microsoft Windows Under Windows, the MAC address is [...]
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Home Network Backup
April 28th, 2010 · No Comments · Concepts, Network Devices, Networking
A home network backup system maintains copies of your personal electronic data files in case of computer failures, theft or disasters. You can manage your own home network backups or choose to use an online service. Considering the impact of possibly losing irreplaceable family photos and documents, the time and money you spend on network [...]
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How Modems Work
April 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Internet, Introductions, Network Devices
If you are reading this article on your computer at home, it probably arrived via modem. We’ll show you how a modem brings you Web pages. We’ll start with the original 300-baud modems and progress all the way through to the ADSL configurations! The Origin of Modems The word “modem” is a contraction of the [...]
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How Can the Range of a WiFi Network Be Boosted?
March 25th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup, Network Devices, Networking
You can boost the signal range of a WiFi computer network in several ways: Answer: * reposition your router (or access point) to avoid obstructions and radio interference. Both reduce the range of WiFi network equipment. Common sources of interference in residences include brick or plaster walls, microwave ovens, and cordless phones. Additionally, consider changing [...]
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Networking With A Router
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup, Network Devices
A network router is a small electronic device that allows you build a home network simply. The home router serves as the core or “centerpiece” of the network to which computers, printers and other devices can be connected. Networking with a router helps you to (for example): * share files between computers * share an [...]
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Is 5 GHz Wireless Network Hardware Better than 2.4 GHz?
March 6th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Comparisons, How To Buy, Network Devices
Question: Is 5 GHz Wireless Network Hardware Better than 2.4 GHz? Wireless computer network equipment typically uses radio signals in either a 2.4 GHz range or a 5 GHz range. These numbers are advertised prominently on product packaging, but their meaning is often misunderstood. Is 5 GHz network hardware better than 2.4 GHz hardware just [...]
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