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...
[Myth] Does WEP encryption protect my wireless network? Show[Myth] Does WEP encryption protect my wireless network?
Myth
Reality
Explanation
Myth
WEP encryption helps to protect my wireless network.
Reality
FALSE
Explanation
WEP allows in principle to avoid:
That the unauthorized use...
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...
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...
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...
WiFi modes of operation (802.11 or Wi-Fi) ShowThere are several kinds of hardware that may be used to implement a WiFi wireless network:
Wireless adapters or network interface controllers (NICs for short) are network cards with the 802.11 standard which let a machine connect to a wireless...