About Computer Networking: The First Wi-Fi Lightbulbs

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking A company called GreenWave Reality has developed a new product they call Connected Lighting Solution... but most others think of it simply as Wi-Fi light bulbs. Do your light bulbs have their own IP addresses? Too Old To Understand Wi-Fi? Learning about Wi-Fi light bulbs or wireless networking in general comes easy to some people, especially the younger crowd it seems. Here are a few interesting perspectives on Wi-Fi from some older folks. Is there a such thing as a Wi-Fi generation gap? Introduction to Business Computer Networks Just as many residential households have installed their own home networks, corporations and other types of businesses also utilize computer networks in their daily operations. Both residential and business networks run using many of the same underlying technologies. However, business networks (particularly those in larger corporations) support additional features and usages. Search Related Topics:  client server networks  peer to peer networks  types of area networks Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks There's no shortage of people offering advice to help others learn about computer networks. For some reason, though, certain facts about networking tend to be misunderstood and wrong assumptions made. This article describes these more commonly-held misconceptions. Search Related Topics:  home network setup  local area networks  Introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS) The Internet, and many larger private Internet Protocol (IP) networks, rely on the Domain Name System (DNS) to help direct traffic. The DNS maintains a distributed database of network names and addresses, and it provides methods for computers to remotely query the database. Some people call DNS the "phone book of the Internet." Search Related Topics:  dns  internet protocol  Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Networking Wi Fi Router Computer Networks DNS Server List Featured Articles Video: Guide to Wi-Fi Network Security What Is a Network Name? UNC - Universal Naming Convention Are Wireless Networks Totally Secure? How to Change Your IP Address Computer and Wireless Networking Basics   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? 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