About Wireless/Networking: Should You Fear Your Wi-Fi?

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Wireless/Networking Wireless/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking When you keep your phone's Wi-Fi connection on, it sends out messages that can be tracked by enterprising criminals and spies. The average person doesn't have much to worry about here, though. Or do they? (via arstechnica.com) Can Wi-Fi Be Turned Off for Computers and Routers? Even when not making any network connections, Wi-Fi consumes power, draining the batteries of mobile devices. And your idle router sitting at home makes an inviting target for hackers. Ideally the Wi-Fi should be shut off in these cases. Do you know how to do it? Search Related Topics:  wi-fi network security  broadband router configuration  saving energy An Overview of Wireless Networking and Your Health With mobile phones and other diverse kinds of wireless consumer gadgets now proliferated around the world in huge numbers, people are literally immersed in a sea of wireless radio signals every day. Because this proliferation has happened all within just the past 20 years or so, the effects of these wireless signals on human physical health over a full lifetime isn't conclusively established. Search Related Topics:  types of wireless transmitters  wireless signal interference  Readers Respond: How Wireless Can Affect Your Health Some people speculate that prolonged exposure to wireless network devices can cause memory loss or other brain damage. A few schools have even banned use of Wi-Fi networking due to health concerns. Scientific studies, however, have been inconclusive. One thing is for certain: Many people have strong opinions on both sides. Check out our reader comments here, and consider posting your own. Expert Tips for Maintaining a Home Wi-Fi Network A basic wireless home network can be assembled fairly quickly. However, many homeowners aren't aware of the options available to maintain a network and make it better over time. Consider the below ideas for improving the capability, performance and security of your wireless home network. It's not rocket science or anything to be afraid of. Search Related Topics:  wireless network setup  expanding a wireless network  Related Searches Wireless Network Wireless Router Wi Fi Network Wireless LAN Wireless WiFi Featured Articles Why Does Your Wi-Fi Connection Keep Dropping? Introduction to Using Wi-Fi Hotspots Change a Router's Default Password - Step by Step What Is the Range of a Typical Wi-Fi Network? Useful Facts About How Wi-Fi Works What Is Dual-Band Wireless Networking?   More from About.com Sign-up for a Recipe of the Day! Never wonder what’s for dinner again. Sign up for to receive some of our most popular recipes delivered to your inbox daily. 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! 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