Tuesday, May 15, 2012

About Computer Networking: What Is Tri-Fi?

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
Starting Friday, a new kind of wireless hotspot billed as the world's first Tri-Fi device will go on sale. The gadget isn't for anyone thought, and it might not be quite as interesting as it sounds.

The Proliferation of *Fi
Tri-Fi is just the latest to join a growing list of network and electronic equipment with "Fi" somehow worked into its name. It's hard to believe this kind of naming really help sell any of the equipment. Is "If-Fi" taken?

How to Build a Wireless Home Network Tutorial
This tutorial will guide you through the process of planning, building, and testing a wireless home network. Although mainstream wireless networking has made amazing strides in the past few years, wireless technology and terminology remains a bit difficult for most of us to comprehend. Fortunately, you don't need any other kinds of *Fi gadgets than Wi-Fi ones.

How Does Wi-Fi Use Affect Computer Battery Life?
Wireless networking might seem a bit magical, but some real technology is required to make it all work. One mandatory component of a Wi-Fi network is electricity. Power cables and solar cells are options, too, but most Wi-Fi devices have batteries that are used to make and maintain connections.

How To Turn Off Wi-Fi
While we all love our Wi-Fi and couldn't live without it most days, there eventually comes a time when we just want it shut it off (to conserve battery power or to secure a home network, are two reasons). People are often surprised with the realization that they don't know how to turn off Wi-Fi on their home network.

 


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