About Computer Networking: Why Baby Monitors Should Not Be On the Internet

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking There aren't too many things more unsettling than having your little one being yelled at by some stranger. But what if the stranger is a peeping tom who has hacked their way into your home network. Yikes! More: Why Baby Monitors Should Not Be Connected to the Internet Readers Respond: Wireless Security Hacks and Horror Stories Hopefully none of our readers will never need to experience what the Gilbert family (above) went through, but the stories posted by our readers so far are chilling too. Do you have one of your own to add? Top Apple iOS Apps for Wireless Networking Yes, one of our top Apple iOS app picks is baby monitor software. Used with caution, these apps are still useful to ensure the safety of your little ones. Search Related Topics:  apple ios networking  apple mac osx networking  Change The Wi-Fi Channel Number to Avoid Interference Most Wi-Fi wireless home networks transmit their signals in a narrow radio frequency range around 2.4 GHz. Various other electronic devices in a home, including baby monitors, may also use this same frequency range. Any such device can interfere with a wireless home network, slowing down its performance and potentially breaking network connections. Search Related Topics:  wireless signal interference  80211b  80211g Home Automation for Wives "I don't want a smart home." Sometimes technology isn't the answer.... but sometimes, it is. Related Searches Computer Networking Network Monitors Video Baby Monitor Having a Baby Wireless Networking Featured Articles What Is a Hacker in Computer Networking Choosing The Best Wi-Fi Wireless Channels for Your Network What Is Project Loon? Internet Remote Access Software VIDEO: Guide to Wi-Fi Network Equipment Uses and Upgrades for Computer Networks   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