About Computer Networking: Wireless Traffic Jams at Major Sporting Events

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The recent American football Super Bowl XLVI set new records for wireless data traffic. Can you guess how many megabytes flowed through the AT&T network during the game? (Hint: Add three 0's onto the end to convert that into gigabytes). Wi-Fi Hotspots and the 2012 Olympics The planning of city Wi-Fi across London for the 2012 Olympic games started a few years ago, but one recent announcement confirms even the Underground will get wireless hotspots in time for the Games. If you're lucky enough to be attending, follow our guidelines for how to discover and use Wi-Fi hotspots like these. See More About:  wi-fi hotspots  connect to wi-fi networks  Is Wireless a Health Hazard? In the Readers Respond section at the bottom of this article, some of our audience has posted their thoughts on the issue of wireless radio signals and human health. Intuitively, it seems like a bad idea to inundate ourselves with radio waves vaguely resembling those of a microwave oven, yet that's exactly what Wi-Fi is all about, and no one seems to have caught on fire yet. Why Wi-Fi Network Connections Drop Does your Wi-Fi connection drop out suddenly for no apparent reason. You are not alone. Instead of getting frustrated, study our tips for working around or avoiding this kind of networking problem. The next time it happens, you'll be prepared. See More About:  troubleshooting home networks  wireless signal interference  Can Wi-Fi Be Turned Off? Turning off Wi-Fi on a wireless device when your not using the network is a good idea for security and battery savings reasons. On mobile phones and some laptop computers, it might not seem so difficult. But what about your router: Have you ever tried turning off Wi-Fi on a wireless router? See More About:  wi-fi network security  broadband router configuration  saving energy Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Router Wireless Connection Wireless Internet Wireless WiFi Featured Articles How to Set up Computer Networks and Connections Networking With Apple Devices Free VPN Software Downloads Networking Computers and Televisions Wireless/Networking Message Board Introduction to Client/Server Networks   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. 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 © 2012 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