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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Results from the recently completed Project Warbike indicate 27% of Wi-Fi networks in one famous large city were unsecured. How would your own neighborhood compare? 10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security The security features of Wi-Fi networking products can be time-consuming and non-intuitive to set up. This article describes the steps you consider taking to improve the security of your home wireless network. Readers Respond: 802.11n Router Experiences "I've been using it [D-Link DIR 615] about two years. I plugged it in and still running. As always I reset everything about every six months or so, whether it needs it or not. Just peace of mind for me. I'm on cable with phone - I reset that about once a month. If you keep it clean you should never any troubles." What Is Dual Band Wireless Networking? In Wi-Fi wireless networking, dual band is the capability to transmit on both 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz communication bands. Unlike traditional Wi-Fi equipment that only supports one, dual-band gear contain two different types of wireless radios that can support simultaneous connections on both bands. See More About:  types of wireless transmitters  80211a  Methods for Home Network Backups A network backup system maintains copies of personal electronic data files in case of computer failures, theft or disasters. Those with home networks should strongly consider investing in one of these home backup solutions. See More About:  home network setup  network storage  Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Computer Networks Wireless Network Wireless LAN Wireless Router Featured Articles About Networking With Apple Devices Overview of the 802.11 Wi-Fi Standards What Hardware Is Required to Build a Wireless Network? Firmware Updates for Wireless Routers What Is Mobile Broadband? About Networking Basics   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