Joshua Cullinan
Student in SA, Waterpolo, Music, Guitar and photography are my passions
Know Your Network, Lesson 1: Router Hardware 101. Home networking is something we all have to deal with, but it can be confusing as heck. This week, we're going to turn you into a networking wizard, starting with getting to know the most important device on your network: the router. P Router BasicsP Your router is the glue that holds your home network together.
It connects all your computers to one another, either through Ethernet cables or a wireless connection. A router is different than a modem: your modem connects you to the internet, while your router connects your computers to one another. When you hook up your router to the modem, however, you're then able to share that internet connection with all of the computers on your network. Devices that connect to your router—that is, the computers, tablets, smartphones, DVRs, game systems, and so on—are called clients. Routers have a number of different features, so we'll go through some of the most common router specs and how they affect your home network.P Wired vs WirelessP SExpand. Know Your Network, Lesson 3: Maximize Your Speed, Performance, and Wireless Signal. How to Crack a Wi-Fi Network's WPA Password with Reaver. Lifehacker, tips and downloads for getting things done.
How to Go Completely Wireless in Your Home. I'm thrilled with the convenience provided by wireless. The ability to roam the house with Wifi, or have any number of guests visit. I love my wireless mouse on my laptop, and wireless keyboard on a media center. I understand that the theme of the post is "wireless", and you live in a place making wired impractical, however when possible I prefer wired. Wired Network connections are much more robust, faster (considering half-duplex vs. full duplex on Ethernet), and usually simpler to configure / setup (aside from having to pull wires).
Also consider that there's only certain bands that the FCC allows for unlicensed activities, which means many of these wireless gizmos are trying to share the same frequencies, along with those of your neighbours. Unfortunately for me, other people who live here hate the look of exposed Ethernet, but if it were me, Wifi would only be used for the couch, for guests, and handheld devices. Your Likes. Tinkernut.com - Basking In A World Of Knowledge.