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Here are 7 things you should know about computer network routers

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Here are 7 things you should know about computer network routers

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How to work with WPA and other security keys on Wi-Fi networks
Security keys and passphrases are an essential element of Wi-Fi computer network setups, used in conjunction with WPA2 and other security methods.
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Does your home need a wireless mesh network system?
A new category of home networking gear - mesh network systems - promises to fill homes full of high speed Wi-Fi. Are these products worth their cost?
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Why 'broadband' is frequently misused (and what the term really means)
In telecommunications, broadband transmissions carry multiple data channels on a single wire. Broadband also refers to forms of high-speed Internet.
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When people say 'Wi-Fi', what exactly are they talking about?
Wi-Fi is the industry name for wireless LAN (WLAN) communication technology related to the IEEE 802.11 family of wireless networking standards.
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How a computer network worm differs from an ordinary worm
Computer worms are malicious software applications designed to spread via computer networks. Famous worms include Code Red, Morris, Nimda and Stuxnet.
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A quick guide to CAT6 Ethernet cables and how they work
CAT6 is an Ethernet cable standard defined by the EIA/TIA, the sixth generation of twisted pair Ethernet cabling, backward compatible with CAT5.
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The life and times of a wireless local area network (WLAN)
A WLAN supports wireless network communication over short distances using radio or infrared signals instead of cables (or long distance wireless).
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Network addresses digitally identify devices to help them communicate
Network addresses like IP and MAC addresses are digital identifiers of network interfaces that devices can use to communicate with each other.
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Understanding DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Internet service
Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) is a form of broadband network technology that provides high bandwidth Internet connections to homes and businesses.
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Learn more about modems - a basic component of computer networks
The first modems were built during the 1950s, became an essential device for connecting to the Internet in the 1990s, and remain popular even today.
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Does your cell phone network still use GPRS? Some do.
GPRS is a cellular networking service sometimes referred to as 2.5G. It supports standard text messaging and low-speed Internet connectivity.
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What is a network sniffer and how does it work?
A network sniffer is a computer tool that captures data flowing over a connection in real time..Sniffers can be used for troubleshooting or spying.
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What is a Storage Area Network (SAN) and what can it do?
The term SAN - Storage Area Network - refers to high performance local networking for storage subsystems based on either Fibre Channel or iSCSI.
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What bridge devices and bridging do for computer networks
A bridge joins two local networks together and handles data link later traffic between them. Some Wi-Fi access points function as wireless bridges.
The purpose of workgroups in computer networking
A workgroup is a collection of computers on a local area network (LAN) that share common resources and responsibilities, such as Windows Workgroups.
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