About Computer Networking: Some Light Summer (or Winter) Reading About Networks

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are just starting our summer, and what better time to brush up on some of the basics of connecting your devices to each other and the world. Southern Hemisphere folks might be spending more time indoors with winter coming and need these networking tips too. Introduction to Making Wireless Network Connections Laptops, smartphones, tablets and many other types of consumer devices support wireless network connections. The three basic types of wireless network connections - peer-to-peer, home router and hotspot - each have their own specific setup and management considerations as described here.   Search Related Topics:  wireless network setup  wireless network routers  wi-fi hotspots Top Tips for Wireless Home Network Setup It’s easy to get lost in the technical details of home networking with an almost endless number of variations in network devices and how they are configured. Wireless devices simplify some aspects of network setup but also bring their own challenges. Follow these tips for best results in setting up all kinds of wireless home networks.   Search Related Topics:  wireless network setup  computer network administration  broadband router configuration Troubleshooting Home Network Router Problems You've carefully followed all the instructions in the network router setup guide, but for whatever reason your network isn't working. Perhaps everything functioned before and just started failing suddenly, or maybe you've spent days or weeks trying to get through the initial installation. Use these troubleshooting guidelines to isolate and solve network problems involving your router... .   Search Related Topics:  broadband router configuration  troubleshooting home networks  Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks There's no shortage of people offering advice to help teach others about computer networks. For some reason, though, certain facts about networking tend to be misunderstood, generating bad assumptions and much confusion. Search Related Topics:  home network setup  local area networks  Related Searches Computer Networks Security Network Network Traffic Wireless Networks Network Management Featured Articles How to Change the Password on a Network Router What Is Fibre Channel? Top FTP Client Software Programs for Windows How Does Wi-Fi Use Affect Your Battery Life? MTU - Maximum Transmission Unit Do You Use Two Routers on Your Home Network?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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