About Wireless/Networking: Networking's Answer to the DeLorean

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Wireless/Networking Wireless/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking Microsoft's research project called DeLorean is receiving some deserved press attention this week. DeLorean has the potential to solve the biggest bane of online gamers worldwide - lag. And no, it's not a car. More  - The DeLorean Project at Microsoft Research Causes of Lag on Computer Networks and Online While all computer networks possess some inherent amount of delays, the amount varies and can suddenly increase for various reasons. People perceive these unexpected time delays as lag. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  network ping  computer network administration Network Latency Explained The primary (but not the only) reason for a lagging network connection is latency. This article explains the basics. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  network ping  What Is a Lag Switch? A lag switch is sometimes used in unsportsmanlike ways when online gaming. Here's how it works. ("Don't try this at home.") Search Related Topics:  networking for video games  networking game consoles  Computer and Wireless Networking Basics This guide reviews the types of designs, equipment, protocols and other technologies essential to building computer networks. You will learn how home and other private networks, public hotspots and the Internet function. Related Searches Ethernet Networking Networking Server Wireless Network Networking Topology Computer Networking Featured Articles Video:How to Set Up a Wireless Network About Ethernet Crossover Cables Brands of Wi-Fi Wireless Routers for Home Networks What Is Multihoming? How to Find and Change a MAC Address What Is a DNS Server?   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 Wireless/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 Wireless/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