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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades 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. See More About:  wireless network setup  home network setup  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. See More About:  wi-fi network security  broadband router configuration  saving energy Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Network Wireless Networking Wireless Router WiFi Wireless Hotspot Featured Articles What Is the IP Address of a Router? LAN - Local Area Network Top Internet Connection Sharing Software for Home Readers Respond: How Big Is Your Computer Network? What Is a Network Switch? Causes of Dropped Wi-Fi Connections   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Macaroni and Cheese Oodles of delicious macaroni and cheese recipes, from old fashioned classics to spiced-up versions. 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