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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking A friend of mine had big problems trying to get online yesterday morning and thought their computer was to blame. Turns out there was a widespread Internet outage caused by a router firmware update on Monday. Not to worry, though - home network routers were not affected. Reasons Why Wi-Fi Network Connections Drop On home or public wireless networks, your Wi-Fi connection might drop unexpectedly for no obvious reason. Basic router failure is one reason, but there are various other likely possibilities to consider. See More About:  troubleshooting home networks  wireless signal interference  Using Static IP Addresses on Private Networks The use of static IP addresses on home computers is sometimes preferred to the dynamic IP addresses local networks commonly employ. A static IP address must be chosen and set carefully especially when multiple computers are involved. Follow these guidelines to set up static IP addresses properly. See More About:  ip addresses  dhcp  Readers Respond: Do You Use Two Home Routers? "I have five routers on my home network, purely for the amount of connections I need and to distribute the Internet and network around my home. It cuts down on the amount of cabling needed to... ." -Broddr How to Find a Mac Address Methods used to look up a Media Access Control (MAC) address depend on the type of network device involved. All popular operating systems include utility programs that allow you to find and (sometimes) change MAC address settings. See More About:  mac addresses  microsoft windows tcpip settings  Wireless / Networking Ads Wireless Router Computer Networking Router Linksys Setup Router Configure Router Featured Articles What Was Operation Darknet? What Is Geolocation? Set Up Automatic Notifications For When Kids Come Home The OSI Model for Computer Networks Free Online Wi-Fi Hotspot Locators Free VPN Software Downloads   More from About.com What is ADD? Learn more about Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects approximately 2 million children in the United States. More> Living with ADD Distractibility, restlessness, and difficulty organizing oneself are just a few of the issues individuals with ADD must learn to cope with. 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