About Computer Networking: Did You Celebrate World IPv6 Day 2012

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Following last year's event, World IPv6 Day 2012 was intended to draw attention to one of the most anticipated yet little used network protocols of all time. It has to take over the Internet someday, doesn't it? The Benefits of Virtual Private Networks A VPN is not known as the easiest kind of network connection to set up and use. Why are VPNs so popular then? See More About:  vpn  leased lines  dialup internet service What Is Client-Server Networking? Many Internet-based systems, including Virtual Private Networks, are based on an approach to networking called the "client-server model." Learn how it all works here. See More About:  client server networks  history of networking  Changing a Router Password Step By Step Network routers are managed through an administrative account. Router manufacturers set a default username and default password for this account at the factory, generally using the same settings for all of their equipment. To improve the security of your network, you should change the administrative password immediately after installing the unit. Follow these instructions to get the job done. See More About:  broadband router configuration  computer password management  home network security The Politics of Wi-Fi Network Names Did you know the name of a network router (the SSID can fit up to 32 characters? This means you can name your router "Obama4President" - if you really want, or something else political. Just remember that some of your neighbors will notice sooner or later. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Networking Tools Wireless Network IPV6 Network Computer Networks Featured Articles Top Free Wi-Fi Hotspot Locators Is 5 GHz Wi-Fi Better Than 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi? What Is TCP/IP? The Basics of Computer Networking How to Find an IP Address From Emails More About VPN - Virtual Private Networking   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com 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