Some of you may remember the age of Citizen’s Band radios or CB radio several decades ago. Each user had a handle which was the equivalent of a username on the Internet. Or you may remember experimenting with a ham radio which is a form of amateur radio. These forms of communication actually represent early [...]
ADSL is a type of Internet connection that is typically used in the home environment and other locations. ADSL is typically known as an Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line since the download capability is greater than the upload capacity. ADSL is designed for users that request a lot of downloads such as website access or media [...]
If you are a small business with less than one dozen employees or even a home business there is a wide variety of options available for achieving a high speed connection. On the other hand, if you are a large business that uses a lot of bandwidth many of the connection options which are available [...]
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 [...]
If you are unfamiliar with Clear Internet it refers to WiMAX or 4G Internet connectivity. This is the latest form of high speed broadband Internet with CLEAR formerly being the Clearwire company. This type of broadband connectivity is known as fourth generation and is also commonly referred to as the future of wireless due to [...]
When you try to determine whether you should use a DSL or cable Internet connection you will find a lot of debate that surrounds these two types of Internet access. Which one is better? Which one is faster? What is the difference between DSL and cable? If you research the topic you will find a [...]
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 [...]
If you travel with your family, a group of friends, or conduct business with associates on the road there are times when you may want to share your mobile broadband connection with other users. You can establish this type of Internet connection by using a mobile broadband router along with a few other components. First [...]
As technology progresses there are more options available for establishing Internet connectivity regardless of where you are located or if you are constantly on the go. If you travel for work or go on vacation or it is simply difficult to achieve high speed Internet where you live, one of the options you should consider [...]
If you are receiving your Internet service through a Digital Subscriber Line there is often a small amount of interference in the line when voice and data is being transmitted over the same line. By applying a DSL filter to your connection you can speed the rate of data transfer by minimizing this interference. The [...]
In an environment where people carry their entire life with them on their mobile device data security has become an increasing concern due to the explosion of the mobile economy. When it comes to conventional Internet connectivity there are many security applications in place due to the length of time that traditional Internet has been [...]
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 [...]
There are an increasing number of mobile broadband providers that are offering 4G Internet which is the next generation of 3G Internet. 4G is known as the next generation of Internet connectivity since it offers faster speeds than most of the previous types of existing Internet connections. If you are currently using 3G it may [...]
A LinkSys router is a device that is used to create an Internet connection for multiple devices that are connected to a network. The network is typically a Local Area Network or LAN and can be located in your home or in a business. LinkSys is a primary brand of router that is offered in [...]
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 [...]
The conventional fax machine is becoming part of technology from the past and is considered to be antiquated due to advancements in Internet use and high speed broadband connections. The original fax machines occupied a lot of space, required high maintenance, and did not allow for privacy of confidential information. Although the fax modem is [...]
DSL Extreme is a California-based provider of high speed Internet access for residential customers and businesses offering DSL, ADSL2+, Ethernet, and business T1 connectivity at lower prices. If you research the company on the Internet you will find a host of mixed reviews on this type of high speed Internet service. Our plan in this [...]
3G Internet speed is third generation technology for Internet connectivity and is preceded by 1G and 2G. This type of technology refers to the rate of data transfer over the Internet with the fastest speed achieved with 3G. Although 4G or fourth generation technology has recently emerged during the past year, 3G Internet connectivity still [...]
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 [...]
Current and emerging technologies are requiring faster Internet connections that help users to run multimedia applications, VoIP, and other applications that cannot function properly without a high speed Internet connection. As a result, there are many different types of Internet connections that have evolved since the initial dial-up access including fiber optic and cable Internet [...]
