About Computer Networking: Who Will Get Google Fiber?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Google has confirmed more than 1,000 communities responded to its call for an upcoming experimental ultra high-speed broadband project. Google Fiber for Communities promises to offer 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) services on a trial basis at some point in the future. (Unlike their open Wi-Fi network in Mountain View, CA, Google Fiber probably won't be free though.) What Is Fiber Optic Networking? Who will get to participate in the Google Fiber trials? Google intends to evaluate proposals and choose one or more communities by the end of 2010. While we're waiting to hear the results, expect to see more Google oriented publicity stunts from cities like Topeka, KS. Perhaps a few of you may be lucky enough to be enjoying fiber optic networking already. When Your Router IP Address Isn't Reachable Several of you have reported issues with connecting to broadband routers at their default IP address. Here are some suggestions for dealing with this frustrating problem. UPDATED: How Wireless Affects Your Health The first few of our readers have weighed in on the potential health impacts of wireless communications. Needless to say, opinions are all over the, er, spectrum so far. About "My Network Places" in Microsoft Windows My Network Places is the utility for browsing resources (devices and other destinations of network traffic) in Windows 2000 and more recent Windows operating systems, replacing the older "Network Neighborhood" utility. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Networking Basics Networking Concepts Networking Tutorials Fiber Communications Featured Articles Proxy Servers and Proxy Lists Microsoft Windows Networking Network Design Bluetooth Wireless Technology VoIP - Voice Over IP (Internet Telephony) Wireless/Networking Message Board   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool Advertisement