Wi-Fi wireless network security (802.11 or WiFi) ShowAdapted infrastructure
The first thing to do when a wireless network is installed is to place the access points in reasonable locations depending on the desired area of coverage. However, it is not uncommon to find that the covered area ends up...
Wireless Networks ShowWhat's a wireless network?
A wireless network, as its name suggests, is a network in which two or more terminals (such as laptop computers, PDAs, etc.) can communicate without a hard-wired link. With wireless networking, a user can stay connected...
Securing your wireless network ShowSecuring your wireless network
What is Wi-Fi?
Ad-hoc mode
Infrastructure mode connection
Security and protection
Going further in securing your wireless network
What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi regroups various IEEE802.11 standards and...
WIFI NETWORK IS SLOW ShowWIFI NETWORK IS SLOW
Improving scope
Change the channel
Place the router to a better location
If you find your wireless network slow, below are some tips to improve its efficiency.
Improving scope
Some materials like paper or...
Wireless Network - Not receiving any packets ShowWireless Network - Not receiving any packets
Issue
Solution
Note
Issue
I'm new so take it easy.
Here's the problem. I have two laptops, both Dell Latitude's, running Windows XP SP2 and SP3 respectfully. The laptops are having...
WPA / WEP forgotten or lost? ShowWPA / WEP forgotten or lost?
Change the WEP key
Reset WiFi router
If you cannot connect to your wireless network because you have forgotten the WEP key or WPA, you can solve it by changing your access point or router WiFi.
Change...
Download Intel® PROSet/Wireless for XP and Vista ShowIntel PROSet Wireless Intel is the driver necessary for handling wireless networks.
The list of chipsets supported are:
Intel ® WiFi Link 5100
Intel ® WiFi Link 5300
Intel ® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Intel ® PRO / Wireless 3945ABG...
WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network) ShowWireless Personal Area Networks (WPAN)
A wireless personal area network (WPAN for short) is a low-range wireless network which covers an area of only a few dozen metres. This sort of network is generally used for linking peripheral devices (like...
Configuring a WiFi network ShowAdvantages of a wireless network
A wireless network makes it possible to connect several devices or several computers in a network, without the use of wires. Thanks to wireless technologies, it is possible to access shared resources, particularly...
Data transmission techniques on Wi-Fi wireless networks (802.11 ShowTransmission channels
A transmission channel is a narrow frequency band that can be used for communication. In every country, the government generally regulates use of the radio spectrum, as it is the largest user of the spectrum due to military...