About Computer Networking: The Debate Over Wireless Smart Meters

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking If there's one appliance around the house you would think would be certain to be non-controversial, it's the home utility meter. But, no - utility meters continue to stir up trouble in cities around the world thanks to their adoption of wireless communication technology. More - The Debate Over Wireless Smart Meters What Is Home Automation? When you hook up home appliances to your home network for the convenience of remote control and monitoring, that's home automation. Some people are uncomfortable with smart meters because the utility company can get involved in the automating of their equipment. Why Free Wi-Fi is Difficult to Find in Germany The Germans can claim to be among the world's best in various endeavors like quality automobiles, international football, and beer. But it seems free Wi-Fi hotspots are not one of those things. Is It Legal to Use Free Wi-Fi Hotspots? Wi-Fi wireless technology simplifies the sharing of network connections between multiple computers and people. Even if you don't subscribe to Internet service, you can log on to public hotspots or to a neighbor's wireless access point to get online. However, using someone else's Internet service isn't always a good idea. It may even be illegal in some situations. Search Related Topics:  connect to wi-fi networks  wi-fi hotspots  Readers Respond: Do You Share Wi-Fi With a Neighbor? Because wireless transmissions from broadband routers extend through walls and outside buildings, it's relatively easily to pick up Wi-Fi signals from the home networks of neighbors. If set up without security features enabled, anyone nearby can easily join these networks and access its Internet connection plus any other shared resources. This is sometimes called piggybacking. Do you piggyback or help a neighbor do so? Related Searches Wireless Network Computer Networking Wireless Security Wireless Hotspots Wireless Remote Featured Articles VIDEO: How to Set Up a Hotspot Network Tips for Troubleshooting Slow Internet Connections Introduction to Powerline Home Networking and HomePlug How to Connect Two Home Computers for Networking How Strong Is Your Wi-Fi Signal? What Is a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?   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 © 2013 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