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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Google recently published an official method to exclude your wireless networks from Google Location Services. Some have complained the procedure is too difficult for the average person to follow, but subscribers to our newsletter shouldn't have any trouble. How to Change the SSID on a Network Router On a home router, the network name is also called SSID. The exact steps for changing the SSID depend on the type of router, but the idea is generally the same. With just a minute of effort you can keep your router out of Google's databases permanently. See More About:  ssid  naming computers and networks  Introduction to Wi-Fi Network Security A consideration on any computer network, security is especially important on Wi-Fi wireless networks. Hackers can easily intercept Wi-Fi network traffic over open air and extract information like passwords and credit card numbers. Several Wi-Fi network security technologies have been developed to combat hackers, of course, but some technology can be defeated more easily than others. Are Our Industrial Control Networks at Risk? A water pump belonging to the Springfield, Illinois public utility was burned up this month, allegedly by hackers from Russia remotely accessing and attacking Springfield's industrial control network. Could this happen in your town? Does Geolocation Really Work? In computer networking, IP addresses do not correspond exactly to geographic locations. It is still theoretically possible, however, to determine the physical location of IP addresses in many cases. See More About:  ip addresses  geolocation  whois Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Network Network Security Wi Fi Network Computer Networks Featured Articles How Can the Range of a Wi-Fi Network Be Boosted? About My Network Places in Microsoft Windows Working With Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers Free Anonymous Web Proxy Servers Wireless/Networking Message Board How to Find the IP Address of a Web Site   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. 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 + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement