About Computer Networking: Wi-Fi Police Patrolling The Olympics?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Apparently trying to enforce a ban on personal wireless hotspots at the London Games, Wi-Fi "police" have been patrolling the Olympic venues scanning for signals. What these cops do with the misbehaving signals they find is not so clear. Useful Facts About Wi-Fi One of the world's most popular network technologies, Wi-Fi connections support millions of people in homes, businesses, and public locations around the world. But how many people know even these basic facts about how Wi-Fi works? See More About:  wireless network setup  connect to wi-fi networks  Types of Wireless Network Equipment A Wi-Fi hotspot can be set up using a network router, Wi-Fi access point, or even a smartphone. These are just some of the types of gear that make up wireless computer networks. See More About:  wireless network routers  wireless network hardware  types of network hardware Why Do Wi-Fi Connection Speeds Keep Changing? Wi-Fi networks support certain maximum connection speeds (data rates) depending on their configuration. However, the maximum speed of a Wi-Fi connection can automatically change over time. Some techies call this mechanism "dynamic rate scaling." What does it do? See More About:  computer network speed  connect to wi-fi networks  wireless signal interference Tips for Maintaining Wireless Home Networks A basic Wi-Fi wireless home network can be assembled fairly quickly. However, many homeowners aren't aware of the options available to maintain a network and make it better over time. Consider the below ideas for improving the capability, performance and security of your wireless home network. See More About:  wireless network setup  expanding a wireless network  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Wireless Network Best Wireless Router Network Scanning Wireless Hotspot Featured Articles What Hardware Is Required to Build a Wi-Fi Network? Reasons Why Wi-Fi Network Connections Drop Introduction to Wi-Fi Wireless Antennas Top Wireless Home Network Security Tips How Fast Is a Wi-Fi Network? Do More With Wireless and Computer Networks   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read 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