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Wireless Networking and WiFi

Questions concerning setting up and troubleshooting a wireless network from Netgear, Linksys, Actiontec or other manufacturers

2,897 Questions

Where is the security key on a comcast modem located?

The security key on a Comcast Modem is located next to the serial number of the unit. Sometimes the serial number is the number used as a security code if it is not printed on the device.

What does the Data Link layer use to find hosts on a local network?

ARP - Address Resolution Protocoll. Gets the corresponding MAC to an IP.

RARP - Reverse Address Resolution Protocoll. Gets the corresponding IP to a MAC.

The protocoll uses broadcasts and works only in the local network.

Do any apple airport routers do wireless repeating?

Yes apple routers will repeat each others signal as long as you set them up to do so, which is very easy with apples airport utility app

What is the Petsafe Wireless system?

Rather than yards of expensive and extensive outdoor fencing, a Petsafe Wireless system contains animals within a set perimeter using radio frequencies. The dog or cat wears a collar, with in-built receiver, and once the owner plugs in the transmission box, an adjustable perimeter can be set up. If the animal strays beyond the boundaries set up, the collar emits a loud beeping, which if the animal ignores and continues to stray, will be accompanied by a small static shock. This will correct the straying behaviour of the animal over time.

How do you configure a HTTP server using Windows XP and a Linksys Wireless router?

Windows XP was designed as a PC operating system, so it lacks much of the software needed to operate as a server. A couple of the needed items are World Wide Web Publishing Service and IIS(Internet Information Service). These services are used to manage and broadcast websites, and are not contained in XP. You may be able to find 3rd party software that will enable XP to operate as a web server, but I'd suggest going with Windows 2000 or 2003 so the functionality is build into the OS.

If you buy a wireless card for your laptop do you also pay a monthly fee?

It depends on where you connect. If you are connecting to the wireless at your house, no. If you are connecting to the internet at a store or coffee shop, maybe. If you are connecting to the internet through your cell phone service, yes.

Does the harrah's Cherokee hotel have free wireless internet?

Not that I know of. I'm here now and when I access it, it is wanting me to pay 10.95 per day. :(

For digital lines which device is used to establish the communications link between the customer equipment and the local loop?

For digital lines the device that is used to establish the communications link between the customer equipment and the local loop is CSU/DSU. The call setup time of a circuit switched WAN implementation considered a drawback is data cannot be transferred until a circuit has been established.

What is WEPtubez?

Best buys unbroadcasted wireless network for their Geek Squad

Does the g wireless router have to be hardwired to a computer?

No. But if you want some type of internet access then it does need to be hardwired to some kind of internet gateway like a DSL or cable modem.

How can you configure your modem with the router?

Usually modems do not require any configuration. But your router has to configures to get external IP from a DHCP server or whatever your internet provider is using.

What are the security features for 802.11b?

-Service Set Identifier (SSID)

- Differentiates one access point from

another

- SSID is cast in 'beacon frames' every few

seconds.

- Beacon frames are in plain text!

What wireless adapter do I need?

The Wireless adapters should not be required for computers because they are not mobile and have better connection with the Ethernet. Netgear is the most popular type of adapter and is recommended only for laptops.

If someone is using your unsecured wireless network will the material they view on their computer be left on your computer example porn or is my son lying?

The content of Web traffic is at best saved in your history and/or cookies. If someone were using your unsecured wireless access point (which is an extremely bad idea by the way) and someone was tracking traffic to and from your machine, they might be able to intercept packets and figure out where yo were and/or what you were doing on the web. in other words.....your son is lying.

Application of wireless sensor networks in precision agriculture?

To know the present climatic condition.useful in green house, water can be supplied to fields in accordance with neccesity

How is the ATandT wireless account accessed?

One can access his or her AT&T wireless account (and all other AT&T accounts) by registering on the AT&T website and creating an AT&T access ID. This allows one to check all accounts with a single login.

What is a WEP Hex Key?

A WEP Hex Key is a security code. It is often used with routers so that others are not able to use your Wi-Fi.