Tuesday, April 20, 2010

About Computer Networking: Wi-Fi Signals, Channels and Benefits

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking
Why did Israel ban the iPad?. Industry observers and networking experts have been confused as technically the iPad's wireless radios seem fundamentally no different from those of many other wireless gadgets. Yet the iPad allegedly can cause excessive radio interference. Could it be just a simple misunderstanding?

How Can the Range of a WiFi Network Be Boosted?
Normally people complain about the opposite: That the Wi-Fi signal of their favorite roaming device doesn't reach far enough. It turns out you can boost the signal range of a Wi-Fi computer or computer network in several ways. We suggest 5 of them here.

Changing the Wi-Fi Channel Number to Avoid Interference
One effective but little-used technique for avoiding wireless interference between different Wi-Fi networks is to change the channel numbers they use. Unlike television channels, though, all the Wi-Fi channels carry the same show.

nslookup vs ping
Both ping and nslookup are common software utilities used to help troubleshoot computer networks. Are you familiar with their capabilities, and how they differ from each other? We can explain.

What Are the Benefits of Home Networking?
Some people need more basic information. Perhaps you've just figured out how to set up a home computer network, or had someone do it for you, and are not sure what to do with it? Check our overview of the benefits of home networking to see if you're getting the most from your own network.

 


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