I'm looking to add a wireless access point to my home network. I have the ability to use my laptop throughout most of the house by tethering myself to a cat5 port, but I would like to be able to take ...

Should you add an access point or upgrade to a mesh routing system? Best answer: For most people adding one or two access points to an existing router is the way to go. Investing in a mesh routing ...

I have a home network, set up on 2 levels. In the upper level bedroom ,is my main computer (with NIC & HPNA cards) with cable modem connection thru a 2 Wire gateway/router.On the lower level office , ...

Wireless access points (WAPs) have become a crucial component of modern networking infrastructure in the age of ubiquitous connection. These units are essential for sustaining wireless communication ...

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Let’s look at the differences between residential and commercial wireless networks and some tips on how to secure your network with an emphasis on the risks of employee cell phones and remote workers.

Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options. November 2003 ...

Wireless repeaters and mesh networks are both technologies that can be used to extend network coverage over a given area. Wireless repeaters work by taking an existing wireless signal and ...

Sometimes, in tech-space, two terms might sound synonyms but in reality, they aren’t. One such pair is of Wireless Router and Wireless Access Point. In this wireless world, it is important to know ...

If I was in the market for a new wireless access point the first thing I would do is start looking for products based on the IEEE 802.11a standard. Compared with the older 11Mbps 802.11b products, 802 ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Networking giant Netgear is making strides in bringing ...