About Computer Networking: Why Wi-Fi Connections Drop

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell On home or public wireless networks, your Wi-Fi connection may drop unexpectedly for no obvious reason. This kind of networking problem is especially frustrating. It's also more common than you might think. Fortunately, we have some remedies.   In the Spotlight Reasons Why Wi-Fi Network Connections Drop I suffered many Ethernet connection failures back in the day because my cables came loose. Then Wi-Fi came along and with no cables I figured my troubles were gone. Not exactly.              More Topics How to Set Up a Router For home networking What is NFS? Network file system How to Extend Wi-Fi Range at Home Boost signal strength, reception Proxy Servers and Lists Anonymous surfing Network Design Professional IT Bluetooth Technology Short-range wireless Wireless/Networking Message Board Discuss questions and answers Discuss - Error When Sharing Files Between WinXP and Vista Sharing files between Windows XP and Windows Vista computers on the same home network is a notoriously quirky process. Right now one of our readers is hitting an authentication issue when trying to access files on the XP system from the Vista system. However, accessing the Vista system from the XP system is working fine. Do you have the solution?   Poll Update - In-Flight Wi-Fi Thanks to all who took the time to our vote in our latest poll. Based on the results so far, it seems the majority of you are happy to have Wi-Fi in the sky. But there's still time to vote whether you agree or disagree.     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 Networking Tutorials Working from Home Wireless Internet Laptop WiFi Networking 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.