About Computer Networking: What Is the Fon Network?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Widely popular in Europe, Fon is looking to make a bigger splash in the U.S. with some new Foneras now being sold through mainstream U.S. retailers. Will Americans care? More: What Is the Fon Network? Free Online Wi-Fi Hotspot Locators Hotels, airports, restaurants and many other businesses offer free or paid wireless Internet access via hotspots. Each of the services mentioned in this article offer searchable listings of these public hotspots. When planning your next holiday or business trip, use these services to locate hotspots on a map and get the Wi-Fi information needed to access them. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi hotspots  ssid  Readers Respond: Wireless Security Hacks and Horror Stories One of our readers named Jane has a good sense of humor: "I went on 4chan once and now I'm pregnant! They are ruthless hackers that can do that." Unfortunately, some of our other readers' stories aren't funny at all.   10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security Especially if you are sharing Wi-Fi, but even if you aren't, wireless network security issues need to be given serious attention. The recommendations in this article summarize the steps you should take to improve the security of your home Wi-Fi network. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi network security  home network security  home security systems How To Turn Off Wi-Fi When not making any wireless network connections, turning off the Wi-Fi radios can save power as well as improve network security. Ideally, you should disable wireless on both the router and all computers belonging to the network in this case. Unfortunately, this is harder than it sounds. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi network security  broadband router configuration  saving energy Related Searches Fon Set Up WiFi Network Network Free WiFi Hotspots WiFi Hot Spot Featured Articles Types of Wireless Internet Service What Is Ethernet? Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks Why Does My Wi-Fi Data Rate Keep Changing? Free Internet DNS Servers Setting Up Computer Networks and Connections   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