About Computer Networking: Is the Econony Changing Your Home Network Plans?

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell A poor global economy this year is causing many businesses to cut back on upgrading their computer equipment, including network gear. Is it affecting you the same way? Your latest poll is looking for your vote.   In the Spotlight POLL: Have You Cut Back on Home Networking Because of the Economy? Based on the results so far, it looks like at least some of you have decided to defer some purchases for your home network, such as upgrading to a newer router, adding a NAS drives for home storage, or maybe even networking your game consoles.              More Topics Failed Wireless Connections and Windows Live OneCare Troubleshooting for a friend About Proxy Servers and Proxy Lists About Windows Networking About Network Design How to Set Up a Router Working with IP Addresses Wireless/Networking Message Board Top Wireless N Broadband Routers So-called "Wireless N" or "Draft N" routers available today are based on a draft version of the 802.11n industry specification. These routers are rated up to 300 Mbps and are backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b equipment.   Enabing Wi-Fi via USB PC Cards - Discuss Some PCs, including older laptop computers, don't have built-in Wi-Fi. One way to enable these systems for Wi-Fi is through a wireless Ethernet bridge. Alternatively, you can use one of the PC's USB ports. But what if you don't have any USB ports available?     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 Home Network Computer Repairs Wireless Internet Laptop Computers Router 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.