LAN, Internet connection: choosing your router ShowLAN,Internet connection:Choosing your Router
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Standards required for a WiFi router
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A router comes in the shape of a box connected to your computer....
Setup router with cable modem ShowSetup router with cable modem
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I've replaced my cable modem (Motorola SB5101-same model as old) but the router (DLink 604) does recognize it. Modem is fine and I can connect to Internet when modem is connected...
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Creating a local area network ShowWhy set up a local area network?
When you have several computers, it can be convenient to connect them to each other to create a local area network (LAN). Setting up such a network costs very little, contrary to what people may think.
Here are a...
Introduction to Wi-Fi (802.11 or WiFi) ShowIntroduction to Wi-Fi (802.11)
The IEEE 802.11 specification (ISO/IEC 8802-11) is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The name Wi-Fi (short for "Wireless Fidelity", sometimes incorrectly...
802.11i / WPA2 ShowIntroduction to 802.11i
802.11i was ratified on 24 June 2004, in order to address security issues in WiFi networks. Like WPE, it relies on the TKIP encryption algorithm, but it also supports the much more secure AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)....