When it comes to the latest wireless technology today, Linksys WRT610N is considered to be on of the best servers that hit the techno markets today. Yes, it is the first true dual band router. It can run two different frequencies simultaneously. It caters to both needs of a customer who use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. Among the wireless routers today, WRT610N is atop.

A striking feature of the WRT610N is its UFO shape external case. There are a lot of spaces inside. This is a very good consideration of ventilation purposes to avoid overheat. WRT610N is damn so attractive. It has an internal antenna which makes it so handy. In front of the WRT610N is lots of LED which are mainly used for display of status of the several ports. A WPS button can be found at the middle of the LED’s. WRT610N offers support to WPS devices.

One of the best features of the WRT610N is that it can be used as NAS. This can be done by connecting a USB port on the router. This router, as stated earlier works for both 2.4 GHz and 5GHz. Because of this, you can connect multiple devices. The worrying about the frequencies is eliminated.

WRT610N is also Mac and Windows compatible. It is very rare for us to see Mac compatible software. WRT610N can also be configured through the web interface. If you are using WRT610N as NAS, it is similar like using a normal file server. You can access to different files in no time. WRT610N is also USB ready. There is no need to use extra cables.

This server has also very good encryption capabilities! WRT610N comes with an extensive system for filtering files. It is truly a way to safeguard your server. You can set up blocks for certain applications and ports.

Talking about performance, WRT610N is also very good. There are lots of internet routers today that are merely fluffs. It performs of 101mbps measured in close range. It was tested on a 5GHz. On long range, it has 54mbps performance. This is a really impressive feature of WRT610N.

In terms of the best routers nowadays, WRT610N really belongs. Dual connectivity, good performance and software compatibility, what else would you find more? These offers are all in a WRT610N. This router really caters to a great number of users. This router is very useful for those who download variety of files. WRT610N is the most versatile router in this modern era.

By: Joey Barton

For many years, it has been feasible to connect two or more computers together using cables, so that computer users can swap and store files share printers,share an Internet connection or other general resources.

Wireless networking is a technology that enables the wiring that connects each computer to the network to be replaced by a coded wireless signal, commonly known as a wireless router. When fitted with a wireless network card, a computer can swap data with other equally equipped computers nearby without the need to be plugged in,thus forming a wireless network.

Wireless networks can be easily put together with only limited knowledge of computers and networking. Most wireless routers come with their own
software that will make them “plug and play”,so for many users it has simply been a matter of install and go. However, this misleading ease of use hides a number of pitfalls to do with contradictory standards, physical limitations with wireless signals,and security issues. These pitfalls can make setting up a wireless router a nightmare if the issues are not well thought-out before the wireless router is purchased.

Like a wired network, a wireless network is impartial to the operating systems used by the computers on the network. Whether you are a PC, Mac or a Linux user you will be able to connect to a wireless router if you have installed a suitable wireless card in your computer or laptop.

In the last few years, low cost wireless components have created a number of ways of linking computers together wirelessly. These networks are growing in popularity because they offer low purchase costs, almost no installation costs and they allow wireless equipped computers to be freely moved around the room, the building or even outside. The greatest advantage seen by most is the loss of all the cables connecting the computer

There are 4 steps to creating a wireless network:

1.Choose your wireless router

2.Connect your wireless router

3.Configure your wireless router

4.Connect your computers

It’s called a router for the simple reason that signals are being routed back and forth. The computers can be connected to the router either with a wire (called an Ethernet Cable), or without wires Most wireless routers have at least one antenna. Data from the Internet will travel through the router and then those antennas. They are then broadcast to the Wireless Adaptor on your computer or laptop. (And any other wireless adapter in range – whether its yours or not).

By: Richard Waters

Step 1: Connect your Game System to the Laptop. To do this, use an Ethernet cable that hooks the laptop into the back of the Xbox 360.

Step 2: Connect your laptop to the Internet. Go to Start Menu>>Connect To, then pick the Wireless Network you use to connect your laptop to the internet.

Step 3: Share The Internet Connection with the Console. Go to Start Menu>>Control Panel>>Network and Internet>>Network Sharing Center>>Manage Network Connections. You should now see at least two connection, the two important ones are: Wireless Network Connection, this is your connection to the internet, and Local Area Connection, this is your connection to the Console. At this point we can try a few things, first, simply try to select both of these connections, right click, and select bridge connections. This should bridge the internet connection to the Console. Run a test on your Gaming System to see if it worked. If this didn’t work, delete the bridge and we can try one more thing. Right Click Wireless Network Connection>>Properties>>Sharing.

Now you should see two check boxes. Check both of them, and then select settings by the second check box. This should bring up a lot more check boxes under the services tab. Check all of them. Now, try running another test with your Console to see if its connected to Live. If it still is not connected, go back to the manage network connections page. Press Tab>>Advanced>>Advanced Settings. You should now see a bunch of network stuff with green arrows on the right side. On the second box down you should see two sub categories, one will say Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) the second will say Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/Ipv4). Try switching their order with the green arrows. Now it will work if it is ever going to. Also, make sure your firewall and other security settings are off. To adjust them go to Start Menu>>Control Panel>>Security>>Security Center.

Step 4: Get Xbox Live Gold. If you want to play games online against other people, you are going to need Gold. Sign into a profile and press the Big “X” on your controller. Go to the Live Tab and do join Xbox live.

Most Console’s come with a month free, if not, you can easily purchase a subscription card at local game stores. Or, simply use your credit card to order a subscription, your choice.

By: Kyle Larson

More and more laptops and desktop computers are coming pre-equipped with wireless networking devices — it’s so cheap that they might as well put it in, to have another thing to list in the system specifications. It is easy to tell if a desktop computer has wireless enabled. Have a look at the rear panel for a small antenna. If its there then you have wireless. Laptops a much more difficult to diagnose.

If you’re anything like me, though, you probably don’t even know how much memory your computers have, never mind whether any of them came wireless-enabled. When you don’t know what wireless networking is, it’s easy to ignore it in a computer’s specifications, and never take the time to set it up and get it working. Here are some things to look for if you want to check your computer’s wireless capabilities.

Intel Centrino

If your laptop came with something called ‘Intel Centrino mobile technology’, then it’s good news for you! Computer manufacturers seem a little bad at explaining what this technology is or does, but it basically means that your laptop has wireless networking built right in, without you needing to do a thing. It is a marketing name for a combination of the Intel Pentium M processor and Intel’s Pro/Wireless card.

Your computer should have a ‘Centrino’ sticker on it somewhere if it is Centrino enabled. If you think you might have taken the sticker off, you can check the name of your processor by right clicking the My Computer icon on your desktop (or in the Start Menu) and choosing Properties from the menu that appears. Take a look at what it says after the word ‘Computer’ on this screen.

If you’re interested, Centrino technology also increases battery life and allows computers to be smaller. Don’t worry, though, if you didn’t buy a Centrino laptop — as long as your laptop has a free card slot, installing wireless on it will be no trouble.

Desktop Computers

If you’re not sure whether your desktop computer has a wireless connection, the easiest thing to do is to turn it around and look at it. If a wireless connection is present, you should usually be able to see a small aerial sticking out of the back of the computer, towards the bottom.

If there’s nothing there, then it’s still possible that you have a wireless device in the computer, especially if you bought it recently and you think you do. It’s not a good idea to try to open up your computer just to check something, though, so you should probably try and figure it out using Windows.

Checking in Windows

Instead of fiddling around with your computer hardware to see what you’ve got, you can check easily enough using Windows’ Device Manager. To use it, right click My Computer, and choose Manage from that menu. Now click Device Manager.

You should see a list of all the different kinds of things you can install on your computer. Take a look under ‘Network adapters’. Ignore anything that says ’10/100′ or ‘Ethernet’ — they’re normal network connections, but not wireless ones. If there’s anything else there, it could be a wireless device.

If you think you have a wireless device, but it has a yellow warning sign next to its name in the Device Manager, you should take a look at it to see what’s wrong by double clicking its name. Windows should tell you why the device is not working at the moment, and may suggest that you go through its troubleshooter program. Do that before you do anything else.

If it turns out to be a driver problem, you should insert the drivers CD that came with your computer. Of course, as is always the way, you probably won’t be able to find that CD — but don’t worry, you should be able to find drivers online. First, you should look on the website of the computer’s manufacturer, and then you should try searching for the name that the wireless device had in Device Manager.

Of course, you might find after all this that you don’t have a wireless device after all. Hard luck. It’s better to figure that out now than to buy wireless equipment and then realise you had some already, though, isn’t it? Of course, even if you did find a wireless device in one of your computers, you probably still need more. Don’t worry either way — they’re getting cheaper all the time!

By: Tony Fitz

Overview

Wi-MAX is an acronym that stands for World-wide interoperability fir Microwave access.it is an ideal method for ISP to deli ever high speed broadband to location where wired connection would be difficult or costly.

Wi-MAX delivers a point to multi-point architecture.It doesn’t require a direct line of sight between the source and end point and it has a service range of 50 KMs. It provides a shared data rate of up to 70Mbps,which is enough to service up to a thousand subscriber with high speed access.

The Main advantage of Wi-MAX are

High speed of broadband service up to 70 Mbps.

Wire less rather than wired access,so that it would be a lot less expensive than cable or digital subscriber line and much easier to extend to suburban and rural areas.

Broad coverage like the cell phone network instead of small Wi-fi hot spots, 50 Kms

Wi-MAX Standards

1. IEEE 802.16-2004 is for fixed point to point and point to multipoint wireless access. It is akin to a faster,airborne version of Digital Subscriber Line [DSL] or cable-modem services.it is also called first Non Line-of-Sight, Broadband wireless access [BWA] standard.

2. IEEE 802.16e is for mobile wireless access fir laptops and hand held. It is analogous to a faster version of third generation 3G telecommunication technology.

Working of Wi-MAX

Wi MAX op rates similar to Wi-fi but at higher speeds, over greater distances and for a greater number of users.it consist of following parts

A Wi-MAX tower similar in concept to a cell phone tower and which can provide coverage to a very large area as big as three thousand sq miles.

1. A Wi-MAX receiver and antenna could be like a PCMIA (personal computer memory card international association) card, or they could be built into a laptop similar to Wi-Fi access.

Services Provide

i) The non-line-of-sight Wi-Fi sort of service, where a small antenna on your computer connects to the tower. In this mode Wi-MAX uses a lower frequency range 2 Ghz to 11 Ghz [similar to Wi-Fi]. As lower wavelength transmission are not as easily disrupted by physical obstruction they provided non-line-of-sight coverage.

ii) The Line of sight services, where a fixed dish antenna points straight at the Wi-MAX tower from a rooftop or pole. The line 0f sight connection is stronger and more stable,so it is able to send a lot of data with fewer errors. Line of Sight transmission use higher frequencies,with ranges reaching a possible 66 Ghz. At Higher frequencies, there is less interference and lots more bandwidth.

Wi-MAX Specifications

Range 30 Miles radius from base station. Speed 70 Mbps Line-of-Sight not needed between user and base station. Frequency bands: 2 to 11 Ghz and 10 to 66 Ghz. Define both MAC and PHY layers and allows multiple PHY layer specifications.

Conclusion

Wi-MAX is going to provide seamless connectivity throughout the geographical area. It is specially suited to the requirement of rural as well as urban population. This is also provide an alternative media of telecommunication for the poorest and the remotest customer.

By: Irfan Mansuri

Netgear wireless routers set the standard when it comes to producing affordable wireless internet routers that combine current technology with a sleek and modern design. Netgear wireless routers stand out from the competition due to their compact size and almost futuristic aesthetic. Shop the line of Netgear wireless routers today to find the perfect new accessory for you home office.

Netgear WGR614 Wireless-G Router

Of all the routers available, the WGR614 Wireless-G is the most basic. The device is roughly the size of a paperback novel and will support data transfer speeds up to 54 Mbps. The slim white casing with a light brushed aluminum frame stands upright to resemble a hand-held phone or walkie-talkie. The device can also be mounted horizontally if preferred. A small yet powerful antenna rebroadcasts your Internet signal wirelessly throughout your home, allowing multiple users to utilize a single Internet connection. This is a great option for the casual web browser.

Installation of the Wireless-G or any of the Netgear wireless routers is trivial. A CD is included with the router and will guide you step-by-step as you make the necessary cable connections. The router will automatically configure your Internet connection by retrieving your DNS settings and IP address from your Internet service provider. With upgradable firmware, you can be confident that the Wireless-G Router will deliver impeccable performance for years to come.

Netgear WG602 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Access Point

One of the most rugged options in this line of routers is the WG602 Wireless Access Point. The smooth metal casing features curved edges with a simple fan exhaust grating built into the inside lip on the top of the device to keep the electronics cool. The plastic stand lets you position or mount the device in a manner that is convenient for your style and office space. This is a great product to optimize the wireless coverage in all areas of your home.

Like the Wireless-G Router, the Wireless Access Point supports speeds up to 54 Mbps, which is consistent with broadband Internet connections. The firmware is compatible with older computers as well, even if they still use the 802.11b protocol – any necessary adjustments will configure automatically, so all you have to do is add the computer to the network and let and let the most widely-applicable of the Netgear routers do the rest.

Netgear DGND3300 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Router with Built-in DSL Modem

For active online gamers or individuals who stream live video regularly, this model of Netgear wireless routers offers a high-speed alternative to the Wireless-G device. A DSL modem is paired with the dual band router to generate a reliable internet connection that is up to 15 times faster than the other two Netgear wireless routers. This device uses multiple communication channels to eliminate interference with other electronics in your home.

These are three of the great Netgear wireless routers available to you. If you are a casual user working in a Wi-Fi environment or need a lot of bandwidth, the one of the Netgear wireless routers is the perfect match for you.

By: David Patullo

Once upon a time, it was normal to have a single computer connected to the Internet. It was usual for the connection to be dialup, but that changed over time. As technology grew and spread, high-speed broadband Internet connections became widely available. This was the death knell for dialup. Today, only those in areas where DSL or cable companies are not available still have to use dialup. Most people have access to high-speed Internet.

However, there was a problem with this setup. Even DSL and cable modems usually only had a single connection point on them. This was fine if you had only a single computer, but what if you had more computers that you needed to connect to the Internet? The answer was to purchase a router, which enabled you to connect several different machines to a single Internet modem. Of course, this solution was only good for so long as technology remained stable and did not advance. Technology, however, has a habit of moving ahead quite quickly. Wireless devices soon began becoming the norm. However, while wireless devices offered freedom to surf the Internet anywhere in your home, standard routers were simply not compatible.

Purchasing a wireless router was the best way to get around this problem. Usually, these types of routers offered a few wired access points for older computers that still needed cables, while still offering high-speed wireless signal throughout your home. Of course, this might not have been the best situation possible. Many DSL providers only offered nominal high speeds, while many cable connections became bogged down as more people began getting online. In some cases, this meant that your high-speed Internet moved only a hair faster than dialup.

New advances in wireless Internet can help you say goodbye to underperforming DSL or cable connections, though. In addition, these types of connections offer you blazing fast speeds all around your home, without ever having to plug your computer in. However, the true beauty of these systems is the fact that you can take your Internet access with you when you travel. This means that your laptop, netbook, PDA or web-enabled cell phone can keep you connected, at broadband speeds, even if you’re sitting on the beach somewhere.

4G wireless Internet technology is the key here. As 3G gives way to 4G, more and more people are finding the benefits of switching their Internet over. Because you can take it with you, you can enjoy the same speeds wherever you might be. This offers enormous benefits for anyone with an interest in the Internet. For instance, those who work online can take their work with them, while students can take their studies aboard. Even those who do nothing but socialize online can benefit from this new technology, as it allows them to interact with others throughout other areas of their life. 4G technology stands to revolutionize Internet use in the US, enabling true broadband connection speeds no matter where you are.

By: Laura Williamson

Wireless Internet is out of the early adopter stage is on the rise in America. The freedom to move around the home and office and stay connected to the Internet has been sold as a “need” by marketing firms long enough that deep market penetration is now starting to take hold. It’s interesting however how many consumers are confused as to exactly what wireless Internet actually is.

The terms Wireless Network and Wireless Internet are thrown around a lot these days, and though they are used interchangeably many times there are major differences. Wireless Internet is a service in and of itself, providing the wireless technology and Internet access in a combo that allows a user to access the Internet away from the home and office. This type of service is more that a home network and a user could be at a hot spot such as a coffee shop airport or hotel. A Wireless Network is in general set up at a singular location such as a home or office. This network uses Wi-Fi technology to send data to an existing Internet connection. This allows the user to access the Internet anywhere in or around the given location, but requires a separate Internet service. Wireless Networks are a one time cost, while the service is ongoing.

A Wireless Network requires each device to have a wireless transceiver, a wireless router, and a broadband Internet connection. A wireless router is a network device that lets users connect multiple devices to a single Internet connection without the use of cables.

In a house with computers in multiple rooms a wireless network is very valuable. Many companies such as Time Warner or Comcast will even set the network up for you. A common tactic is too place the router in the house attic or an apartment closet that is central to the dwelling. This means broadband Internet access to any device in the home with no cables to run.

With laptops becoming a common purchase for American families, the Wireless Network has become more important to the home user than ever before. Now a laptop can be used in any room, as well as the surrounding area such as the backyard with the same speeds as wired access.

Wireless Internet requires a wireless card in your laptop or other device, and a wireless account. There are several companies that provide accounts with over 100,000 hot spots across the Globe. This means for one fee you can access the Internet anywhere there is an associated wireless Hot Spot. It is unlikely you will be surfing the web in the middle of a cornfield in Kansas, but an email could be sent with confidence from most airports, Starbucks, and bookstores such as Barnes and Noble.

Any provider will have a complete list of Hot Spots, so be sure to look carefully where access is available. In large metropolitan areas many times these Hot Spots overlap each other and access can be had almost anywhere from stores to the street. It is in these locations that Wireless Internet accounts really shine, and one can move about freely almost anywhere.

By: Jon Norwood