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I have a Hughes Satellite connection with new window vista and i want to go wireless with my compaq laptop. I did my research and it made me more confuss with all those high tech terms. Help,what Router would i buy that will work both ends and with easy installation......

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Network technology, evegirl31-2000@..., Wi-Fi access point, access point, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2007-07-29

wireless internet card networking

I am interested in setting up a sharing network using a sprint wireless card. Sprint says that I can buy a router with either a pcmcia card or a usb wirless card either one will work depending on the router. Now here is my question, I have seven networked cables...

Tags: Routers & switches, Wireless LANs, Network technology, NETWORKING, WIRELESS, network, csrranch@..., router, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi access point, access point, HUB/switch, USB

Discussion threads 2007-07-28

wireless

I want to hook up my old computer in another room but i want to be on theinternet, is there a wireless technique like a laptop that can go anywhere in the house so there is no extra cables, i have a wireless adsl router, but am not sure if...

Tags: Wireless LANs, snyde1@..., access point, Wi-Fi access point, Wi-Fi, wireless

Discussion threads 2007-06-17

Broadcasting a Wireless Connection through Cingular Laptop Card

It kind of speaks for itself. Nobody else I've searched asks it quite as plainly as I do. I have a laptop with a working direct connection card in it and an ethernet cable run from my NIC to my wireless router. How do I get my router to broadcast...

Tags: Wireless LANs, Routers & switches, Network technology, broadcasting, parallaxtheory@..., Cingular Wireless, Wi-Fi, router, access point, Wi-Fi access point, wireless, laptop computer

Discussion threads 2007-06-02

Wireless network connection

I would very much appreciate some advice. I have wireless internet, and until a few days ago, it worked perfectly. However, it suddenly stopped working, despite the fact that the signal strength is always excellent! I'm not very good with computers, and have been trying to follow some...

Tags: indie_star@..., Wi-Fi, wireless, wireless network

Discussion threads 2007-03-04

I Want 2 Block Downloading

I asked the question at Yahoo..some1 told me ask ur question at dat site... actul i have cafe shop nd i have bussnis one line . im provideing them wireless net work i need 2 block them downloading plz hlep me out. if there is any software or som

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Modems, bullshit_life@..., Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi access point, access point

Discussion threads 2006-12-12

Learn to configure and troubleshoot Cisco IOS Mobile IP with this lab example

Cellular wireless networks allow clients to roam from one wireless access point to another. In a large enough network, this could cause a client to enter a different subnet. Normally, this would cause an IP conflict; however, the use of the Mobile IP protocol creates a kind of forwarding address,...

Tags: access point, Cisco IOS, Cisco Systems Inc., IP, Mobile IP, subnet, tool, Wi-Fi access point, wireless access point, wireless network

Download resources 2005-07-26

Quickly add wireless ports with SMC's EZ Connect Wireless Access Point

With all the talk about security and deployment problems with wireless access points WAPs, the thought of adding a WAP to your network may send your blood pressure rising. WAPs are supposed to make it easier for users to get their work done, but they invariably add to the network...

Tags: access point, John Sheesley, Running Setup, SMC, Wi-Fi access point, wireless, wireless access point

Technical articles 2003-01-06

Additional Resources

Is Wi-Fi Roaming Really Seamless?

One extremely beneficial aspect of Wi-Fi networks is mobility. For example, a person can walk through a facility while carrying on a conversation over a Wi-Fi phone or downloading a large file from a server. The Wi-Fi radio inside the user device automatically roams from one access point to another...

Tags: Jupitermedia Corp., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2006-04-24

Get Connected to Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi, short for WIreless FIdelity refers to a set of wireless networking technologies more specifically referred to as any type of 802.11 networks, 802.11b and 802.11a, dual band. The word Wi-Fi was built by an organization called the Wi-Fi Alliance. They overlook tests that confirm the production. A product that...

Tags: IEEE 802.11, Connected Corp., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers

WI FI

Where did the term "Wi-Fi" originate, what does Wi-Fi stand for, and what does Wi-Fi refer to?You know, I don't think I have ever seen a request for this before! Here is the definition and information from Wi-Fi Planet's Webopedia:http://wi-fiplanet.webopedia.com/TERM/w/Wi_Fi.htmlI learned a little myself on this one. Thanks.Cheers.RWRemember the term...

Tags: boreg30@..., Hi-Fi, it management, Wi-Fi

Q&A 2004-11-02

Benefits of Wi-Fi Sectorization

IT Administrators are facing an ever-increasing demand for Wi-Fi bandwidth and coverage. With the increased number and types of devices and new applications such as voice, current enterprise Wi-Fi networks will not scale to meet these demands. This White Paper details the issues surrounding the use of legacy Omni-directional access...

Tags: Xirrus Inc., Wi-Fi Network, Benefit, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2005-11-01

Cities Find Wi-Fi Future

With the help of WIMAX technology, citywide WI-FI access is coming - according to this article by CNN.com: http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/internet/10/18/wireless.city/index.html[b]With Wi-FI networks promising coverage of miles, will these systems lead to interference for other Wi-Fi networks set up by individuals and businesses?[/b][i]A post from Del Smith[/i]

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Wi-Fi

Discussion threads 2004-10-21

Wi-Fi Mobile Convergence: The Role of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Wi-Fi and cellular networks are rapidly converging, opening the way for innovative services and usage scenarios that benefit both end users and mobile carriers1. The Wi-Fi Alliance is a strong proponent of Wi-Fi Mobile Convergence WMC and has prioritized efforts to make the integration of Wi-Fi and mobile devices easier...

Tags: Mobile, Wi-Fi Alliance, Convergence, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2006-04-01

The Grill Case Study

The Grill on the Alley at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose, California, strives for dining perfection. Always on the lookout for ways to improve their customers' experience, they noticed laptops at lunch meetings and in the bar. Customers griped about costly Wi-Fi charges at nearby hot spots. They...

Tags: Netopia Inc., Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

Case studies

Colubris Networks Case Study: Beacon Wi-Fi

Founded in 2002, Beacon Wi-Fi has quickly become the largest provider of marina-based Wi-Fi systems and services currently operating in the U.S. When selecting a WLAN system partner, Beacon Wi-Fi required a solution that would meet their commitment to quality, performance, and ease of use across a growing number of...

Tags: Colubris Networks Inc., Wireless LANs, Business Structures, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Finance

Case studies

HotelChatter's 2008 Wi-Fi review: Rating the hotels

HotelChatter.com is a good starting point for road warriors who are looking for virtually any kind of information about hotels. I try to glean helpful information from the the Web site whenever I travel. On more than a few occasions the site has helped in deciding the best place to...

Tags: Hotel, HotelChatter, HotelChatter.com, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Michael Kassner

Blog posts 2008-05-09

Towards a Wi-Fi Ecosystem: Technology Integration and Emerging Service Models

Wi-Fi currently has emerged not only as a dominant standard for wireless Local Area Network LAN but also as the wireless Personal Area Networks PAN and Metro Area Network MAN. There is clearly a widespread support for metro area Wi-Fi around the world and the experts believe that city wide...

Tags: Integration, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless

White papers 2005-12-27

Wi-Fi Detector shirt makes great tech gift

The holiday season is fast approaching and that means increased stress from not knowing what to get that special techy. With very little reservation I am proud to say "problem solved". The Wi-Fi Detector shirt by ThinkGeek has to be the perfect gift for the Wi-Fi extremist in your family....

Tags: Holiday Season, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Michael Kassner

Blog posts 2007-10-17

Voice Over Wi-Fi

In the last few years, the demand for wireless access to networks and the Internet has skyrocketed. This technology is called Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi). Now Wi-Fi extends to voice - known as Voice over Wi-Fi VoWiFi. This new technology allows people to communicate wirelessly by voice over enterprise networks and...

Tags: Voice, Symbol Technologies Inc., voice-over-Wi-Fi, PDAs, Internet, Wireless LANs, Telecommunications, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Handhelds, Hardware

White papers 2005-02-01