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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

Can you connect computer and printer by switch?

Yes, you if you printer has network interface (NIC). u can connect them through routers or switch

How do you identify the presence of a network ready printer?

Just check behind or on the right side of the printer where there will be a square hole. If your network cable fits in it, a GRAND SUCESS!

What are the disadvantages of tethering?

Tethering is pretty much using a smart phone as a modem, so if you have a limited data plan, then you'll probably need to upgrade to an unlimited one, because of the bandwidth consumption. Also, when you are using it as a modem, you can't use it as a phone. Pretty much the only thing I discovered from it.

Why can't i connect my laptop to my hp wireless print server?

if it doesn't work try to get a diffrent cord at Frys electronic store it should be about 30-50 dollars

I asked the question and dude, I'm English :D but thanks anyways!!

How do you upgrade wep security to wpa2?

You have to have a router capable of supporting WPA2 as well as a wireless adapter in your computer should support it too. If you are sure that you satisfy both, you need to log in your router, and in settings for wireless network security choose WPA2.

I forgot my wep password to access my Belkin wireless router and I no longer posess the software to reset it how can I acces my wireless network?

Every router and access point have a way to reset it without software. Most routers have a small push button that you can press with a paper clip. It is router specific. It means that you will have to find manual for your access point to get specific instructions. Belkin website will have everything you need.

How many wire pairs does CAT5 twisted pair cable contain?

Four: Generally it's Green(solid and striped), Orange(solid and striped), Blue(solid and striped), Brown(solid and striped)

How can you protect your wireless network?

No network is completely unprotected from hackers. Anyone can hack anything with the proper know-how and expertise, just look at the guy who's standing trial for hacking into Pentagon computers and shutting several of their networks for a week! What you need to do is secure your network. The following are three methods for doing so: To keep your network private, you can use one of the following methods: Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) uses 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. 128-bit encryption is the more secure option. Anyone who wants to use a WEP-enabled network has to know the WEP key, which is usually a numerical password. WiFi Protected Access (WPA) is a step up from WEP and is now part of the 802.11i wireless network security protocol. It uses temporal key integrity protocol encryption. As with WEP, WPA security involves signing on with a password. Most public hotspots are either open or use WPA or 128-bit WEP technology. Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering is a little different from WEP or WPA. It doesn't use a password to authenticate users - it uses a computer's physical hardware. Each computer has its own unique MAC address. MAC address filtering allows only machines with specific MAC addresses to access the network. You must specify which addresses are allowed when you set up your router. This method is very secure, but if you buy a new computer or if visitors to your home want to use your network, you'll need to add the new machines' MAC addresses to the list of approved addresses.

Where did the name WiFi come from?

The IEEE 802.11 specification (ISO/IEC 8802-11) is an international standard describing the characteristics of a wireless local area network (WLAN). The name Wi-Fi (short for "Wireless Fidelity", sometimes incorrectly shortened to WiFi) corresponds to the name of the certification given by the Wi-Fi Alliance, formerly WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance), the group which ensures compatibility between hardware devices that use the 802.11 standard. Today, due to misuse of the terms (and for marketing purposes), the name of the standard is often confused with the name of the certification. A Wi-Fi network, in reality, is a network that complies with the 802.11 standard. Hardware devices certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance are allowed to use this logo: With Wi-Fi, it is possible to create high-speed wireless local area networks, provided that the computer to be connected is not too far from the access point. In practice, Wi-Fi can be used to provide high-speed connections (11 Mbps or greater) to laptop computers, desktop computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and any other devices located within a radius of several dozen metres indoors (in general 20m-50m away) or within several hundred metres outdoors. Wi-Fi providers are starting to blanket areas that have a high concentration of users (like train stations, airports, and hotels) with wireless networks. These access areas are called "hot spots". -Sayan Roy(tosayan@gmail.com)

My wireless connection keeps disabling could it be because I use a Belkin adapter with a Netgear router?

No. Wireless adapters and routers have to follow a common protocol; thus they are always compatible with others of the same type (A, B, G, N), regardless of brand name.

An 802.11b compliant wirelesss lan configuration using DSSS can have a maximum of how many non-overlapping co-located access points?

A maximum of three co-located direct sequence system are possible because channels 1, 6, and 11 are the only theoretically nonoverlapping channels.

Can a wired network printer be connected to a wireless network through Wireless access point?

If the printer can connect to the wireless access point via ethernet and that the printer has been enabled to be used on a wireless network then in theory yes.

How do you set up an Epson b40w printer wirelessly?

You have to connect the printer to computer which has either wireless card or computer connected to the wireless router with a cable. After that connect the printer to the computer and go in printer settings. The one you need is sharing. Choose "Sharing", and add users allowed to send print jobs.

What is the wireless range of the Apple Time Capsule 1TB?

Using Time Capsule's fastest (802.11n) settings the range will be around 70 m. (230 ft.) within a standard building. Actual range will vary depending upon actual wall density etc. In an uninterrupted space (such as outdoors) it can reach 250m (820 ft).

Where could a person buy BT routers?

One can get a BT router from BT. If one subscribes to BT Broadband one will usually get a BT router as part of the package. A BT router can also be bought on eBay.

Is Wi-Fi radioactive?

No, it is radio waves, not electromagnetic or radioactive.

How do i Build a dual band wireless router home network?

First you need a dual band Wi-Fi router. This is your "hub" if you like. All of your computers connect to it via RJ45 (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi, then this connects to to your phone line or fibre optic modem. In each computer you will need a Wi-Fi card or ethernet port. You can buy these in most electrical shops as with the router. The included CD will get you connected to your router. Remember to secure your network with WPA/WEP Encription or passers by will be able to connect to your network & hack into your computers. If you need any more help, post a question on my message board.

How do you get a secured wireless network for a laptop to access at all times?

Well, if you know the password windows should remember it so it can be logged in to the network at all times. If it is no longer accessible please check your wireless settings or contact your network admin. He/She may have turned off the internet connection or changed the password. Also you may have bad internet connection your self.

How long does it take to set up a wireless router?

Usually they come preconfigured for non-secured networks and you need just to plug it in.