About Computer Networking: What Is a Bandwidth Cap?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Verizon Wireless started bandwidth throttling its data traffic last week. Only those customers who are among the top 5% of network traffic generators are allegedly affected, although the extent Verizon intends to slow down those connections - and whether users will be notified when it happens - is still unclear. What Is a Bandwidth Cap? Some view bandwidth caps as a necessary practice to keep busy networks running best, while critics claim these caps lead to companies under building and delaying proper expansion of their network capacity. Most people probably don't even know about the issue. Finding IP Addresses in Email Emails normally contain the IP address of the sender in the email header. Identifying this IP address can be tricky and its possible to find a wrong one. Follow these instructions to find the sender's actual IP address. READERS RESPOND: How Much Does Your Internet Cost? "I have naked DSL through AT&T. $35 per month for 1.5MB service. Same price since I got it last June. Bought my own gateway/router for $60 rather than paying at&t $100 for theirs." -Joseph Home Networking With a Router A network router can serve as the core of a home network, simplifying how computers and other equipment can connect to each other and share the Internet. Both traditional cabled routers and wireless routers are available. See More About:  home network setup  broadband routers  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Router Wireless Networking Computers Networks Router Cabling Featured Articles What Is a Hotzone? What Is a Wireless Key? About TCP/IP Wireless/Networking Message Board About VPN Internet Access and Services   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses on Home + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams 10 Tips for Wireless Network Security Advertisement