About Computer Networking: Saving Terabytes of Network Traffic Every Day

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Our home networks might transfer about 1 gigabyte worth of network traffic on a good day. Imagine running a network that handles thousands of gigabytes (i.e., terabytes) of traffic per day, and then implementing new network protocol support that saves terabytes of traffic per day while processing effectively the same amount of information. How to Connect a Computer To the Internet The first step in handling large amounts of online network traffic is... well, to get online. While it is supposed to be a simple process, some basic up-front knowledge can help head off trouble later. Search Related Topics:  home network setup  connect to wi-fi networks  Finding and Fixing Internet Connection Problems Some days we are happy just to get an Internet connection at all, much less worrying about handling huge amounts of data. Here are some common reasons why Internet connections go bad and what to do about it. Search Related Topics:  broadband internet service  wireless internet  microsoft windows internet connections Readers Respond: Do You Share Home Wi-Fi with a Neighbor? In the quest to help their friends get networked, some people choose to share their wireless home network connectivity with outsiders. This can be dangerous, but those who do it have their reasons why they think its a good idea. Readers Respond: How Many Wireless Networks Can You Pick Up? "24 total, 14 unsecured. Out of 14 unsecured, 4 are home routers and rest are WISP access points. All weak (Fair) signal, 3 work to connect to besides mine." -Stefan Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless Network Network Traffic Network Security WiFi Network Featured Articles VIDEO: Guide to Wi-Fi Network Security Are Wireless Networks Truly Secure? How to Change the Name of a Broadband Router Introduction to Internet and Network Data Plans Best Ways to Reset a Home Network Router How to Network a Printer   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 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