About Wireless/Networking: Perils of The Internet

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Wireless/Networking Wireless/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking Cringely's piece in Fortune last week touches on a question that a lot more people should be asking: "Some corporate and government data simply doesn’t belong on the Internet. Why is that so hard to understand?" Finding and Fixing Internet Connection Problems When you suddenly can't connect to the Internet, any of several things could be wrong. Use this checklist to find and solve common Internet connection problems. Search Related Topics:  broadband internet service  wireless internet  microsoft windows internet connections Readers Respond: Addicted to Online, in Virginia "Comcast charges $60 - $90 a month in central Virginia just for Internet access. They claim lower rates, but the sales people refuse to sign you up for it. They've dropped my calls, lied and added charges, and bundles features I didn't want to get their commissions. It's brutal." -Ian What Is a Bandwidth Cap? Internet Service Providers (ISPs) sometimes place limits on the amount of data customers can send and/or receive over their Internet connections. These are often calledbandwidth caps. Using Cell Phones for Internet Networking Although their network speeds have increased substantially in the past several years, cell connections to the Internet typically offer somewhat slower data rates than other forms of broadband Internet... . Related Searches Wireless Networking Service Specials News Letters Featured Articles Introduction to Internet and Network Data Plans What Is Mobile Broadband? Top Internet Speed Test Services Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT) Common Misconceptions About Computer Networks Internet Connection Alternatives for Home 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 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