Tuesday, August 27, 2013

About Computer Networking: Why Baby Monitors Should Not Be On the Internet

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There aren't too many things more unsettling than having your little one being yelled at by some stranger. But what if the stranger is a peeping tom who has hacked their way into your home network. Yikes! More: Why Baby Monitors Should Not Be Connected to the Internet

Readers Respond: Wireless Security Hacks and Horror Stories
Hopefully none of our readers will never need to experience what the Gilbert family (above) went through, but the stories posted by our readers so far are chilling too. Do you have one of your own to add?

Top Apple iOS Apps for Wireless Networking
Yes, one of our top Apple iOS app picks is baby monitor software. Used with caution, these apps are still useful to ensure the safety of your little ones.
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Change The Wi-Fi Channel Number to Avoid Interference
Most Wi-Fi wireless home networks transmit their signals in a narrow radio frequency range around 2.4 GHz. Various other electronic devices in a home, including baby monitors, may also use this same frequency range. Any such device can interfere with a wireless home network, slowing down its performance and potentially breaking network connections.
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