Wireless Networking

Last Updated on 17 May 2016, Total: 44 Articles and Tutorials

The term wireless networking refers to technology that enables two or more computers to communicate using standard network protocols, but without network cabling. The computers connect to the network using radio signals.

The articles in this section give an overview on how wireless networking functions, the different types of wireless networks available, and the new technologies being developed in the field.

  1. Tips to Secure Your Router from Hackers

    In this article the author explores a couple of security vulnerabilities in consumer and small business-class routers and explains how to prevent your network against these threats... Read More

  2. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Issues

    Here I share some insight and tips that might help the next time you deal with a flaky wireless access point (AP) or connectivity issues with a wireless client. I break up the troubleshooting into a few sections, based upon the most common situations... Read More

  3. Troubleshooting Wireless Network Connections

    In this article we will look at how to tackle some common wireless network problems that people come across. This document will outline the steps you should take if you encounter one of the mentioned issues... Read More

  4. Tweaking Your Wi-Fi Router or Access Points

    In this article, the author reviews various settings of wireless routers or Access Points (APs)... Read More

  5. Using Wireless Networks in Windows 8

    In this article the author discusses some of the network-related interface, feature, and functionality changes in Windows 8 Consumer Preview... Read More

  6. Ways to Increase Wi-Fi Security

    In this article the author will share some techniques you can use to help prevent wireless eavesdropping, attacks, and even unintentional security vulnerabilities... Read More

  7. Why Use Enterprise Wi-Fi Security

    In this article I’ll discuss ways in which the Enterprise mode of Wi-Fi security is superior to the Personal mode in regards to security, usability, and maintenance... Read More

  8. Wi-Fi Network Design Tips

    Designing and deploying a wireless network is much different than with wired networks. Transferring data via the airwaves brings up added security and performance concerns. Here I’ll share some tips you’ll find useful during the planning, installation, configuration, and maintenance phases of a Wi-Fi deployment... Read More

  9. Wi-Fi Security Myths

    Wi-Fi security seems straightforward: just enable encryption. But sometimes it’s not that easy. Here I take a look at a couple myths surrounding Wi-Fi security, including some techniques that are usually not typically fully understood... Read More

  10. Wi-Fi Security: Beyond Password Protection

    There are many more ways to protect your Wi-Fi beyond password protection and here we take a look at some of them... Read More

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