If you are old enough to remember the days of the Citizen’s Band (CB) radio then you also know that networking is not a new concept for most truck drivers. Long before access to the Internet became more widespread, truck drivers were communicating through the use of a CB radio so much so that CB [...]
Wireless Internet
When most people think of WiFi they immediately associate it with accessing the Internet and browsing their favorite websites. With the increased availability of high speed broadband Internet connectivity WiFi has taken on many more roles in helping individuals and businesses to get connected and camera devices are no exception to the rule. In recent [...]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently unveiled a new model which is called Super WiFi that supposedly will allow you to access the Internet using a PC or mobile device with wireless capability. The whole premise behind the concept of Super WiFi is to fill the empty airwaves with a long distance wireless connection to [...]
Qualcomm recently announced the release of its new 802.11ac products which will provide easy migration from 802.11n standards to a new WiFi standard which will speed up the transition to WiFi networking that is Gigabit capable. By expanding the performance of PCs and mobile device, Qualcomm Atheros introduced the newest 802.11ac standard to meet the [...]
If you have an existing network which is wired, adding a wireless Internet access point to the network can potentially cause conflicts when it comes to using IP (Internet Protocol) addresses. When IP address conflicts occur, it causes problems with Internet connectivity in different areas of the network. Users can have trouble connecting to the [...]
If you have never used municipal WiFi but you have noticed people out in public connecting to the Internet, chances are they are using a municipal WiFi connection to access the Internet. A municipal WiFi connection is basically a wireless hotspot that is owned and operated by a municipality. The WiFi hotspots are accessible by [...]
Fixed wireless is a technology which is used to provide broadband connectivity over a specified range without the need to install any wires. This type of broadband Internet connectivity was established to provide faster access and improved reliability when using the Internet to stream multimedia, data and voice applications with minimal hassles. Fixed wireless cuts [...]
Tethering is used as a means for connecting one or more mobile devices to the Internet such as a cell phone and a PC. The tethering process can be accomplished using a variety of different methods including connecting the devices via cable or via a wireless connection. Through the use of tethering a PC can [...]
Current cell phone service can be quite costly due to the fact that tends to be controlled by a handful of carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and others. The current carriers restrict cell phone calling over a wireless network, restrict data usage, charge extra fees, overcharge for cell phones, and raise monthly rates on a [...]
As smartphones become more widely used you will find hundreds of apps in the app store related to your device that can help make tasks easier. Regardless of the type of smartphone you use you will find many different types of apps one of which is a variety of apps for WiFi. If you have [...]
In the last few years consumers have become more reliant on Internet connectivity with the increased use of mobile devices and the recent release of tablet PCs, and an automobile is no exception to the rule. Only a few years ago Internet connectivity in your automobile was unheard of and now more manufacturers are building [...]
The terms “WiFi” and “wireless” are often confused when referring to Internet connectivity. Basically these words are synonymous with one another and mean Internet connectivity without wires. WiFi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to create a wireless Local Area Network or WLAN that allows PCs to transmit data to one another without the [...]
In the current economy some people may find it difficult to pay monthly for WiFi access. Also, we live in an age where people travel for a living and never use their home WiFi connection. New technologies and public WiFi access points allow people to work from just about anywhere. Regardless of what your situation [...]
Verizon’s recent merger with Alltel has unveiled new broadband Internet services for subscribers to Verizon’s cell phone carrier service. Verizon is one of the largest carriers in the United States which means that its 3G network has the largest coverage when compared to other US carriers of 3G. Although Verizon is well known for its [...]
If you perform a search online for portable WiFi routers and hotspots you will find that there is a limited amount of information on this topic due to the fact that the technology is rather new to the mobile technology arena. However, portable WiFi technology is a topic worth following as it develops due to [...]
Most people use their laptop PC to locate the nearest WiFi hotspot. The most recent PCs are capable of automatically detecting a wireless connection. But what if you do not want to go through the hassle of unpacking your laptop, booting it up, logging on and then walking around with it only to find there [...]
If you live in an area where the availability of WiFi hotspots is limited, it is possible to create an instant WiFi hotspot with 3G broadband access in any location where DSL or WiFi access is not available by using a 3G modem and wireless router. This type of setup can make accessing high speed [...]
If you are looking to extend the range of your WiFi signal the key to getting a better signal from a distance is to invest in a high quality WiFi antenna. The problem is when you look at the number of WiFi antennas that are out on the market you can spend a great deal [...]
If placing your router in a central location does not provide you with a strong signal you can extend the signal with a wireless range extender which is also commonly referred to as a wireless repeater. The wireless range extender should be the same brand as your router to ensure compatibility and to help you [...]
If you are seeking to eliminate the number of wires in your home office and want to provide yourself with more mobility and the freedom to access the Internet anywhere you like, then a wireless router is a necessity for building your home wireless network. A wireless router basically acts as the central hub to [...]
