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Wireles/Networking Wireles/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireles/Networking  Anyone out there who has a fear of flying can now add one more reason to their lists: According to at least one researchers, airplanes can be hacked via in-flight Wi-Fi. How Secure Is a Wireless Computer Network? Wouldn't it be great if computer networks could be made 100% secure. Conventional wisdom says it can't be done. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi network security  wep  wpa Introduction to Business Computer Networks Airplane Wi-Fi is a very special case of business computer networking. Very few businesses run their network at 30,000 feet above the ground. Search Related Topics:  client server networks  peer to peer networks  types of area networks About Brands of Wi-Fi Wireless Routers for Home Networks While network routers all perform some similar functions, many different vendors produce them. This article focuses specifically on brands (in alphabetical order by vendor name) of Wi-Fi broadband routers that are commonly used for home networking.   Search Related Topics:  wireless network routers  purchasing home network equipment  What Is OpenFlow? OpenFlow is a technology standard for computer network administration. OpenFlow was designed by academic researchers with the goal of making the behavior of network routers, network switches and other access points programmable. Industry companies have subsequently been adopting this technology for business applications. Search Related Topics:  network protocols  information technology  Related Searches Wireless Networking Wireless Router Networking Computers Networking Equipment Networking Security Featured Articles Introduction to the DNS How to Set Up a Home Network Router VIDEO: What Is a Wi-Fi Hotspot? How to Join Wireless Networks From Any Wireless Device Tips for Wireless Home Network Security Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks   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 Wireles/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 Wireles/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