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	from Bradley Mitchell It seems a few of our readers have been experiencing IP address conflicts lately. Our top featured article this week, takes a look at this annoying phenomenon and what can be done to avoid it.
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Understanding IP Address Conflicts An IP address conflict occurs when two computers on a LAN (local area network) or the Internet have been assigned the same IP address. IP conflicts between two computers normally render either one or both of them unusable for network operations.             More Topics iPass Wi-Fi Hotspot Index We are using hotspots more often Working With IP Addresses IP Addressing 101 Networking Basics Key concepts in computer networking About Wi-Fi Wireless networking for local networks About TCP/IP Internet Protocol Wireless Home Network Security Tips Stay safe online DSL vs Cable Modem For residential Internet access About Wi-Fi Hotspots A Wi-Fi hotspot is a wireless access point provides Internet access to wireless network devices in public locations such as downtown centers, cafes, airports and hotels. Businesses and schools are incresaingly using Wi-Fi hotspots for their internal (intranet) networks. Home wireless networks also use similar Wi-Fi technology.   Reasons Why Wi-Fi Network Connections Drop On home or public wireless networks, your Wi-Fi connection might drop unexpectedly for no obvious reason. This kind of networking problem is especially frustrating. It's also more common than you might think. Fortunately, solutions exist. Consult this checklist to determine why it is happening and how to prevent it.     Sponsored Links   Vision 101 Vision 101 Do your eyes often feel dry or scratchy? Are they tired or fatigued? From colorblindness to blurry vision, find the answers to all your eye-related questions. Learn more

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