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Wireless Networking

Powerline Computer Networking – Home Wifi Alternative

by Mike McEvoy on January 26, 2010

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Powerline computer networking is an easy to install yet flexible method of adding a wired computer network to your home. Powerline networks are less well known than standard wired Ethernet networks and wifi wireless networks but can be quite useful in a home environment. A Powerline network uses a home’s internal power lines to transfer [...]

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MiFi – Cellular Mobile Wireless Internet Hotspot

by Mike McEvoy on October 24, 2009

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Ever wish your laptop could wirelessly connect to the Internet from anywhere that your cell phone can connect? And that you could do it without having to install software, attach hardware or cables, or configure any special devices on your computer? What if you could have a small portable wireless hot spot that allows multiple [...]

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Wireless Network Signal Reception Challenges

by MikeM on September 21, 2008

Question: I have a wireless network installed in my home but have found several places where I receive poor reception or lose my network connection completely. What factors will affect my wireless network signal the most?
Answer: The most important item to keep in mind about wireless or Wi-Fi networks is that they are really [...]

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Improving Wireless Network Performance

by MikeM on December 20, 2007

Question: I’ve had a wireless network in my home for a few years, but it seems slow and doesn’t reach to a lot of places in my house. How can I improve the network performance?
Answer: Wireless networks have evolved quite a bit in the last several years. Replacing an older wireless router with a new [...]

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