Updated Articles and Resources
- Facebook IP Address - What Is Facebook's IP Address?…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 08:50:44 EST
People sometimes want to know Facebook's IP address when they cannot connect to www.facebook.com. Like many popular Web sites, Facebook utilizes multiple Internet servers and IP addresses… - Wireless Network Setup - How to Set Up a Wireless Network Video…Created: 2009-11-05 @ 10:44:46 EST Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 12:14:36 EST
Toss out your Ethernet cables and plug in to a wireless network. A wireless network setup will give you more freedom and added convenience when using your network devices. Learn how to easily set u… - Token Ring NetworkCreated: 2009-10-30 @ 00:51:58 EDT Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 00:58:00 EDT
Token Ring is a data link technology for local area networks (LANs). Unlike all other standard forms of LAN interconnects, Token Ring maintains one or more common data frames that continuously circ… - Holiday Gift Guide for Wireless and Home Computer Networking…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 20:43:01 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 21:16:14 EDT
These products make excellent holiday gifts for anyone who uses computers, phones and other mobile devices. Wireless and computer network gadgets help friends and family better communicate, have mo… - FTP Port Number 21 - Port 21 TCPCreated: 2009-10-13 @ 17:36:30 EDT
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) port number 21 is a reserved port in TCP/IP networking. FTP utilizes port number 21 for its control messages… - Cell Modems - Using Cell Phones and Modems for Internet Networking…Created: 2009-10-05 @ 03:25:04 EDT
Cell phones can be used as modems to connect computers to the Internet. Cellular cards (sometimes called aircards) and routers also exist. Cell connections can be a convenient way to get online whi… - Kbps - Mbps - Gbps - Bit Rate Measures for Computer Networks…Created: 2009-10-01 @ 11:06:52 EDT Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 23:25:15 EDT
A data rate of 1000 bps is equivalent to 1 Kbps (or kbps); higher data rates are represented in Mbps and Gbps. Slow network interfaces like modems, and serial ports function at Kbps speeds… - Schlage LiNK - Overview - Wireless Home Security…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 03:43:22 EDT
Schlage LiNK is a wireless network-controlled door entry system. It allows homeowners to remotely check whether a door is locked or unlocked and also control related home automation equipment inclu… - UDP - User Datagram ProtocolCreated: 2009-09-17 @ 02:17:32 EDT
UDP - User Datagram Protocol - is a simple OSI transport layer protocol for client/server network applications based on Internet Protocol (IP). UDP is the main alternative to TCP and one of the old… - USB 2.0 - Hi-Speed USBCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 18:40:54 EDT
USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) is a popular standard for data communications with computer peripherals. USB ports are found on some network modems, network adapters, and other portable devices as w… - CCIE - Cisco CCIE CertificationCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 20:50:31 EDT Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 20:55:29 EDT
CCIE - the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert - is an advanced networking certification. Cisco created CCIE to recognize professional specialization in any of several areas of networking… - Where's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Hotspot?Created: 2009-08-16 @ 03:46:43 EDT
Wireless hotspots are an easy way to go online when away from home. Everyone seems to have their own favorite hotspot hangout. Where's yours?… - Ethernet Ports - What Is an Ethernet Port?Created: 2009-08-02 @ 15:40:16 EDT Updated: 2009-08-02 @ 15:49:05 EDT
An Ethernet port is an opening on computer network equipment that Ethernet cables plug into. Ethernet ports accept cables with RJ-45 connectors… - Which 802.11n Router is the Best?Created: 2009-07-25 @ 14:01:13 EDT
New wireless routers for home networks typically use the 802.11n standard for Wi-Fi. Many different companies make 802.11n (sometimes also called Wireless-N) routers. Choosing the right 802.11n rou… - CCNA - What is CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)?Created: 2009-07-19 @ 14:41:15 EDT Updated: 2009-07-19 @ 14:45:57 EDT
CCNA is a popular certification program in computer networking developed by Cisco Systems. In addition to a core certification, Cisco also provides separate exams and certs called CCNA Security, CC… - Introduction to Residential Home GatewaysUpdated: 2009-11-08 @ 15:18:03 EST
A residential / home gateway can integrate many home networking functions together in a single unit. But is there any benefit?… - NAS Drives - Network Storage for Home - NAS Devices…Updated: 2009-11-01 @ 14:19:58 EST
These entry-level network storage drives are suitable for home network backups and organized central storage. NAS storage drives with USB ports allow you to expand the base storage capacity of the … - VPN Software Top Free DownloadsUpdated: 2009-10-25 @ 16:48:39 EDT
Several types of VPN software including clients, servers and utilities are readily available for download on the Internet. Use these free VPN software applications to set up more secure wireless / … - Verizon DSL - Verizon Online DSL Internet Service…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 02:15:01 EDT
Verizon is a leading provider of DSL Internet service for residential and business customers in the United States. Various Verizon Online DSL Internet packages and pricing plans are available… - Warez P2P Free Download - Warez P2P Downloads…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 01:43:26 EDT
Warez P2P is an alternative client application used to connect to the Ares file sharing network. Warez P2P began as a clone of the standard Ares Galaxy client but has since forked off to become a c… - File Sharing - Introduction to Network File Sharing…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 01:34:35 EDT
Computer networks allow you to share files with friends, family, coworkers and customers. Learn about the different methods for file sharing including Windows, FTP, P2P and Web based… - Types of Networks - LAN WAN MAN and Area Networks…Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 01:33:10 EDT
LAN and WAN are two common network domains, but many other types of area networks exist. Learn more about computer network types here… - VoIP Routers - Voice over IP Gateways in Wireless Network Routers…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 03:31:12 EDT
VoIP (Voice over IP) technology supports digital residential telephone service over long-distance networks like the Internet. To hook up a traditional telephone to VoIP requires a hardware adapter … - Wi-Fi Rate - Why Does My Wi-Fi Data Rate Keep Changing?…Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 14:23:14 EDT
WiFi network connections dynamically change their data rate (connection speed) based on the quality of the communication signal. The WiFi rate is automatically chosen from a predefined set of possi… - Phone Modem - How Fast Is a Cell Phone Modem for Wireless Internet?…Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 03:26:59 EDT
Most cell phones can be used as a computer modem for Internet access. Cell phone modem speeds vary greatly but are generally much slower than residential Internet service… - 802.11g Speed - How Fast Is 802.11g Wi-Fi Networking?…Updated: 2009-10-01 @ 23:32:02 EDT
The 802.11g standard for wireless networking supports a maximum bandwidth of 54 Mbps. Yet some 802.11g-compatible home networking products may advertise speeds of 108 Mbps or more. And neither numb… - Cisco VPN Client - Download Free SoftwareUpdated: 2009-09-21 @ 23:27:57 EDT
The Cisco VPN client provides the user interface for working with Cisco virtual private networks. Cisco Systems supplies free VPN client downloads to install for use with their server software… - Ethernet - Definition - What Is Ethernet in Computer Networks…Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 15:22:30 EDT
Ethernet is a physical and data link layer technology for local area networks (LANs). Ethernet was invented by engineer Robert Metcalfe. Many higher level network protocols like Internet Protocol u… - Class Projects - Suggested Computer Networking Projects for Students…Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 21:56:52 EDT
High school and university students of computer networking are often asked to complete group projects to study these technologies. Networking projects of many kinds can be developed. Consider these… - CAT5 Cable - Category 5 Ethernet Cables - CAT5 and CAT5e…Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 03:38:12 EDT
CAT5 is an Ethernet cabling standard that supports high-speed networking. Both CAT5 (CAT 5) and the related CAT5e (CAT 5e) are Ethernet cable standards defined by the Electronic Industries Associat… - USB - Universal Serial Bus - USB 1.x | 2.0 | 3.0…Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 03:08:25 EDT
USB is a high-performance networking standard based on a serial bus architecture. Most new computers and associated periperhal devices like printers and scanners support USB. USB stands for Univers… - Xbox 360 Wi-Fi - Connect Xbox 360 Game Consoles to a Wireless Router…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:32:10 EDT
Xbox game consoles can be connected wirelessly to a WiFi network router. Follow these instructions to set up the Xbox for wireless home networking… - Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Network AdapterUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:29:47 EDT
The WiFi network adapter Microsoft produces for its Xbox 360 is stylish, but it isn't cheap. Owners of the Xbox 360 wireless network adapter generally consider it reliable, fast and easy to setup… - Xbox 360 Troubleshooting - MTU and Xbox Live Network SettingsUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:28:14 EDT
Microsoft Xbox consoles support home network connections to the Xbox Live service for multi-player Internet gaming. Unfortunately, these network connections may fail for various reasons. This artic… - Network Adapters Overview - Wired and Wireless Network AdapterUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:26:15 EDT
The network adapter is an essential component of any computer network. Learn about the different types of network adapter hardware and software and the considerations involved in obtaining and inst… - USB Wireless Adapters on Xbox - Do USB Wireless Network Adapters Wor…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:25:03 EDT
Many Wi-Fi network adapters connect via USB. The Xbox game consoles all feature USB ports for connecting peripherals, but is it possible to configure a USB wireless adapter to work on an Xbox?… - Xbox - Networking With Microsoft XboxUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:22:28 EDT
The Xbox is a modern video game console produced by Microsoft. Xbox consoles feature Ethernet connections for home networking, LAN parties, and online gaming across the Internet. … - Wireless Game Adapters - 802.11g (Wireless G) Adapters for Game Cons…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:20:40 EDT
Only certain types of network adapters work with video game consoles. These 802.11g adapters allow you to connect a console to a wireless home network for online gaming… - Hybrid Networks - Do Wireless Routers Support Both Ethernet and WiFi…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:18:27 EDT
Many popular consumer wireless routers support hybrid networks - local area networks containing a mix of wired Ethernet and WiFi clients. Hybrid network routers allow both wired and wireless device… - USB to Ethernet - Do Adapters Exist for Broadband Modems?Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:17:03 EDT
Some DSL and cable modems provide only a single USB port for connecting to a home network. However, older broadband routers, Ethernet switches and desktop computers lack USB ports. Is it possible t… - Uplink - What is an Uplink Port?Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:14:13 EDT
In computer networking, an uplink is a connection from a smaller local network up to a larger network. Uplink ports on broadband routers, for example, connect a home network to a modem and the Inte… - Wi-Fi Hotspots - Finding and Using Wi-Fi Hot SpotsUpdated: 2009-08-16 @ 03:58:28 EDT
Wi-Fi hotspots provide Internet access to wireless network devices in public locations such as downtown centers, cafes, airports and hotels. Businesses are increasingly using Wi-Fi hotspots for the…