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How to Extend the Range on a Wireless Network Card

July 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking

Are you tired of losing your network when you go outside or in certain corners of your house? Learn how to extend the range of your wireless network and your wireless card. Better connectivity will allow you to be more flexible and work faster.
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All routers are limited as to how far their signal will reach. [...]

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How to Fix Wireless Internet Connection Problems

July 1st, 2010 · No Comments · How To Troubleshoot, Internet, Networking

Having troubles connecting wirelessly to the internet? There can be many reasons why this happens. This article can help to explain what they are and what solutions exist.
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The ability to connect to the internet and thus connect wirelessly at anytime and anywhere has made technology an even bigger boom and asset than ever before. [...]

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SSID

June 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking

The SSID (Service Set IDentifier) is a token which identifies a 802.11 (Wi-Fi) network. The SSID is a secret key which is set by the wireless network administrator. You must know the SSID to connect to a 802.11 wireless network. However, the SSID can be discovered by network sniffing/scanning. By default, the SSID is part [...]

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What is a Passphrase?

May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Networking

A passphrase is a series of letters, characters, or words that can be combined like a password. They are used for many computer programs, to gain access to systems, data, or messages. It is similar to shorter passwords in use, but a passphrase can be as long as 100 characters and offer extra protection when [...]

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What is a Wireless Bridge?

May 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Network Devices, Networking

Wireless bridges are a convenient way to to connect two or more LAN segements without running an Ethernet cable between the two segements but using the ports to connect the two separate LANs.
What is a Wireless Bridge?
A wireless bridge may be defined as a hardware device or the fundamental LAN component through which various LANs [...]

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How to Troubleshoot an Intermittent Connection to Wireless Router

May 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain, Networking

If you are using a wireless router to connect to the Internet or your network, an intermittent connection can be cause for frustration. Since many factors may cause an intermittent connection, you will need to do some troubleshooting. These steps will help you solve the problem.
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One possible reason for an intermittent connection to your [...]

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How to Boost your Wireless Router Signal

May 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · How To Maintain, Networking

Using a Wi-Fi network can give you a lot of flexibility when using your computer. However, a weak signal can disrupt your work and cause frustration. You may be wondering, “How do I boost my wireless router signal?”. Helpful tips are discussed.
How do I Boost my Wireless Router Signal? – Finding Signal Interference Problems
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Do WiFi Long Distance Antennas Really Extend a Home Network Signal?

May 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Uncategorized

Many home wireless network users complain of poor or intermittent signals. Long distance antennas can help boost the signal of your wireless network. Learn whether a long distance antenna can extend the WiFi signal in your home or home office wireless network.
WiFi wireless networking is so common in homes and home offices that it is [...]

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