About Computer Networking: What Is WiFox?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Some news outlets have described it as a "Wi-Fi traffic cop" capable of increasing the network speed of a Wi-Fi hotspot by 700%.Is WiFox for real... or just another over-hyped piece of technology? How Fast Is a Wi-Fi Network? The maximum speed of a hotspot or any other kind of Wi-Fi network depends on which version of the standard it supports, plus other factors. The Wi-Fi network you're using has to have some serious issues for something like WiFox to improve its performance by 700%. Search Related Topics:  wireless communications  computer network speed  Why Does Connection Speed Keep Changing on a Wi-Fi Network? Wi-Fi network connections automatically adjust their data rate (connection speed) based on the quality of the communication signal. Sometimes called dynamic rate scaling, this feature of Wi-Fi extends the range at which wireless devices can connect to each other in return for this reduced performance. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  connect to wi-fi networks  wireless signal interference How to Save Time and Money Using Wi-Fi On the iPhone An Apple iPhone connects to the Internet automatically from most anywhere using cellular networking. iPhones also contains built-in Wi-Fi. Although some setup is required, using iPhone Wi-Fi connections instead of cellular can save you both time and money. Search Related Topics:  iphone networking  wi-fi hotspots  Change the Wi-Fi Channel Number to Avoid Interference Most home wireless networks transmit at least some of their signals in a narrow radio frequency range of 2.4 GHz. Various other electronic devices in a home, such as cordless phones, garage door openers, baby monitors, and microwave ovens, may use this same frequency range. Changing the Wi-Fi channel number on your network can help avoid wireless interference from these other devices. Search Related Topics:  wireless signal interference  80211b  80211g Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Network Wireless Phone Create WiFi Hotspots Wireless LAN Featured Articles IT Salaries - Look Who's Getting The Biggest Raises in 2013? What Is the Signal Range of a Wi-Fi Network? VPN Tutorial What Is a Network Switch? Enabling MAC Address Filtering Set Up Computer Networks and Connections   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