Wireless Internet has numerous advantages, but there are also certain limitations. For example,  your computer has to be within the range of wireless broadcasters like routers and WiFi hotspots. Sometimes your computer may be in the range of one of these broadcasters, known as “wireless access points”, but it may not be getting much of a signal which leads to slow Internet access. The key to making your wireless Internet faster is to improve the strength of the signal your laptop is receiving. Let us see how wireless Internet works and Read More

The presentation layer is one of seven layers of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnections) Model and is found between the application layer and the session layer. The presentation layer is commonly used for encryption and decryption as well as the conversion of file formats. The presentation layer is considered the last layer in which data structure and presentation can be modified before the network handles nothing more than data packets.   How A Presentation Layer Works The presentation layer works by converting information into a wide variety of file formats Read More

SMC is a popular brand of wireless routers, but unlike most routers, SMC routers don’t have a universal username and passwords to access its configuration menu. The username and password varies depending on the model. If you want to gain access to your SMC router you can check your manual to see its default username, password, as well as the private IP address to access it. Alternatively you can use the SMC Router Passwords list below, and try the username-password combination for your model. SMC Router Default Passwords List Model Read More

MiFi stands for “My Wi-Fi” or “Mobile Wi-Fi”, and represents a line of relatively small wireless routers developed by Novatel Wireless, which turn a mobile broadband internet connection into a Wi-Fi hotspot. These hotspots support up to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices within a range of 10 meters. This means that any Wi-Fi enabled device, from smartphones and tablets to notebooks and game consoles, could connect to the internet through a MiFi. Like mobile broadband USB dongles MiFi routers are sold with a contract or on a pay-as-you-go basis. As such Read More

By default, all Belkin routers’ default username and password is admin (username) while “blank” (leave it blank) for the password. You need to properly connect the router to your modem and PC before you can access the router using a web browser (IE, Firefox, Chrome, etc.).  To access the router’s GUI, all you need to do is open your browser and type http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar. You can also Go to Start, then access Run, and type (http://192.168.2.1) then hit enter. You will be prompted to enter a username Read More

To begin setting up your Belkin router, you will need: PC or laptop. Cable or DSL modem (one that has a functional Internet connection when plugged directly into your PC or laptop.) Ethernet network cable(s). Verify The Connection To begin, connect your cable or DSL modem directly to your PC or laptop using an Ethernet cable. If your modem is already connected, simply verify that the connection works. Collect Your ISP Information When trying to connect, if you see a login screen asking for information from your ISP, write down Read More

RG-8 is a 50-ohm coaxial cable that is used for radio transmission (for instance in amateur radio or CB). Recently, they have become an integral part of computer networks, as they can increase connectivity. One of the first things that someone will notice about RG-8 cables is that they are huge when compared to other cables. Since they are 50-ohm cables, they cannot be used for any kind of video work. They are composed of dielectrics, center conductor materials and the jackets surrounding them that provide protection from external harm. Read More

Patch cables act as a patch, making an electrical or optical connection between different devices. There are many different types of patch cables, and they are usually quite short, anywhere from a few inches to several feet in length. Although they can be called patch cables, they each perform a specific function based on how they are made. A coaxial cable that connects from the wall jack to your cable television set-top box is an example of a patch cable. That cable is only useful for bridging coaxial connections (or Read More

Broadband over Power Lines, or BPL, refers to the transmission (sending and receiving) of digital data through existing power cables and electricity distribution infrastructures. This can be viewed as a mere variation on using television cables; instead of using television cables, though, power transmission lines are going to be used. The Broadband over Power Lines Transmission Architecture The key to broadband over power lines (Broadband over Power Lines) technology lies in a long established scientific fact: radio frequency (RF) energy can be bundled on the same line that carries electrical Read More

Cell phone text messages typically use the SMS (Short Message Service) protocol. Most cellular service providers charge fees to send and receive text messages. There are numerous ways to send text messages for free, but they vary among cell service providers. Send Free Text Messages by Purchasing the Right Service Plan Some cell service plans include free text messaging. That is the simplest solution. Send Text Messages for Free via the Web Many websites allow visitors to send text messages to cell phones at no cost. We provide such a Read More