About Computer Networking: Discussion Topics in Home Networking

Computer Networking In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Bradley Mitchell Despite all the rounds of holiday shopping, our community is still finding time to discuss some hot topics in the world of home networking. It's simply not good enough anymore just have a stable shared connection to the internet and some basic ability to share files. Nowadays you also need to ensure your network is well constructed for both speed and security and be on the lookout for technologies that let you do new things such as stream video from a DVR.   In the Spotlight UPDATE: Do You Use Two Routers on Your Home Network? If you passed over this feature last week, or have been waiting to see what others had to say first, now's your chance to jump into this thread. The page has been updated with 15 comments posted by readers in the past week. You'll find some interesting reasons why using two routers on a home network may make sense. (And a few people have even found needs to have 3 routers!)              More Topics What Is DIRECTV2PC? For networked DVRs Wireless/Networking Message Board Participate in threads of interest Free Wi-Fi Coming to McDonalds Or is it - Wi-Fry? Troubleshooting Slow Internet Connections Several things can go wrong About Bluetooth A short-range wireless Wireless Home Network Security Tips Prioritize the ones you need most Home Network Diagrams Picture is worth 1k words DISCUSS: How to Avoid Being Seen on a Home Network From CJS - "There are several computers in our home all on the same network. How do I stop all the other computers from seeing my computer? I don't want the kids or guests accessing my computer from the other computers if I should forget to turn it off." We have a few answers on our Message Board, but you should post your own suggestions there also.   Is Someone Logging Into Your Router Remotely? A reader contacted recently with a question about unauthorized logins to their router. In short, they believe someone from China is remotely hacking into their router's administrative console. Is it technically possible? Sure.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Education Technology Wireless Network Network Cabling Internet 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.