About Computer Networking: Tips for Maintaining Wireless Home Networks

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell A basic Wi-Fi home network can be assembled fairly quickly, but maintaining and enhancing it over time takes more effort. You may not know about the many options available to improve the capability, performance and security of wireless home networks.   In the Spotlight Tips for Maintaining Wireless Home Networks A basic or "bare-bones" home network typically contain one router and a few PCs. However, you can add other interesting network gadgets to increase your network's capabilities. You should also check on various aspects of your router periodically to ensure the core of your network is running at its best.              More Topics Conficker Worm Continues to Threaten Make sure your Windows PCs are protected Methods for Home Network Backups Maintain your data, too! How Fast is 802.11g Really? More complicated than "54 Mbps" About Wi-Fi Wireless home networks and hotspots About TCP/IP Internet protocol family About DNS Domain name system Wireless/Networking Message Board Our growing community for Q&A POLL: What's Your Favorite Brand of Router? Many different brands of network routers exist. No doubt many of you have a favorite (perhaps more than one) based on your past experience or personal preferences. You can now let your opinion be heard in our latest poll.   What is a Baud? How many of you remember the days of 9600 baud (and slower!) modems? In computer networking, the term "baud" was once widely used in relation to those old telephone modems. Nowadays you'll very rarely hear the word. By the way, the term came from the name Emile Baudot, a French engineer in the 1800s.     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Wireless / Networking Ads Wireless 802.11 G Wireless Setup Secure Network Setting Up a Network Computer Connection Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Cell Phones Internet / Network Security Internet for Beginners Mobile Office Technology Focus on Windows   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter as networking.world@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=compnetworking&e=networking.world@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.