Why Networks Are So Important

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Why Networks Are So Important How can wireless network technology help save lives? Helping to locate people in times of emergency is one way. This case of a man who couldn't be located even after calling 911 shows what's at stake. Bradley Mitchell Wireless/Networking Expert Debunking Myths 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 confusion and bad assumptions. This article describes some of these more commonly-held misconceptions. READ NOW Share How to Use Wi-Fi Hotspots Wireless devices have a reputation for failing to connect at the worst possible time. Do you know how to check their connection status? READ NOW Share 10 Tips for Wireless Home Network Security Many folks setting up wireless home networks rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable. It's also quite risky as numerous security problems can result. Today's Wi-Fi networking products don't always help the situation as configuring their security features can be time-consuming and non-intuitive. The recommendations below summarize the steps you should take to improve the security of your home wireless network. READ NOW Share All About Client Server Networks The term client-server refers to a popular model for computer networking that utilizes client and server devices each designed for specific purposes. The client-server model can be used on the Internet as well as local area networks (LANs). Examples of client-server systems on the Internet include Web browsers and Web servers, FTP clients and servers, and the DNS. READ NOW Share MORE FROM ABOUT.COM Advertisement About Technology   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Wireless/Networking newsletter. If you wish to 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. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved