The first thing you can try to increase a WiFi signal is to move the laptop computer or mobile device closer to the source of the network that is being accessed. If you have control over the router of the network, you can increase the wireless signal by placing the router on a high area such as a counter or desk rather than have it sitting on the floor. You can also increase the signal by pointing the router’s antenna in a certain direction or placing the router itself in Read More

WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. WiMAX is a broadband wireless point-to-multipoint specification from the IEEE 802.16 working group. Unlike wireless LAN technologies such as Wi-Fi (802.11), WiMAX is designed to operate as a wireless MAN (Metropolitan Area Network). This places WiMAX in the same class as the earlier 802.16 standards, MMDS and LMDS. WiMAX Frequencies WiMAX variants operate both on FCC licensed frequencies and on unlicensed frequencies. Licensed WiMAX operates in the 10 to 66GHz range; unlicensed WiMAX operates in the 2 to 11Ghz range. WiMAX Bandwidth Read More

MAC Address filtering is a technique that is implemented on many wireless networks to filter which devices are able to connect to the wireless network. MAC Address filtering allows an administrator to allow specific devices to connect to the network while blocking all other devices. MAC Address filtering is a free service provided by most routers and/or access points and prevents unauthorized users from downloading illegal content, accessing network resources, and using additional bandwidth.   How MAC Address Filtering Works MAC Address filtering is accessible through most routers and can Read More

IRDA, or Infrared Data Association, is an organization that creates standards for two-way, interoperable, infrared devices. IRDA devices differ from regular infrared devices, such as remote controls and infrared computer mice, because they are able to receive data as well as transmit it. However, IRDA technology can be found in a wide variety of electronics, such as digital cameras, MP3 players, smartphones, and HPC devices. IRDA technology allows these devices to wirelessly share data fast with personal computers in either direction, but requires a direct line-of-sight between the two devices. Read More

EVDO is an acronym for "Evolution Data Only" or "Evolution Data Optimized" which is a standard for high speed wireless networks used for Broadband Internet connectivity. EVDO enables computer users to have high speed Internet access without the help of a hotspot. Just by inserting an EVDO card into the computer, users get connected to the Internet within seconds and have Net access at DSL-compatible speeds. While traditional wireless networks assign a dedicated path between the source and destination for the entire duration of the call very similar to fixed-line Read More

WCDMA (Wideband Code Division Multiple Access) is the radio access scheme used for third generation cellular systems that are being rolled out in various parts of the globe. The 3G systems support wide band services like high speed Internet access and video and high quality image transmission with the same quality as the fixed networks. In WCDMA systems, the CDMA air interface is combined with GSM based networks. The WCDMA standard evolved through the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), which aims to ensure interoperability between different 3G networks. The standard Read More

Over the past decade, wireless network use has grown from just something done in computer science departments at universities to something done in the home, restaurants, and just about anywhere. SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the term that describes the wireless network name. It distinguishes between networks that may be in range of a device being used to connect to the Internet via wireless connection. The SSID is commonly confused with the network security password. However, it is not used for that purpose. How to Find an SSID Number Windows Read More

The 2wire Ethernet client wirelessly connects electronic devices that are not equipped with wireless cards or adapters to a home network. Once configured on a Windows computer, a 2wire card can be used on any device that has an Ethernet connection (e.g. an Xbox 360). A common problem is determining what the 2wire default password is in order to reconfigure or reset the device. What is the 2wire Default Password? For a reconfigured or new 2wire device, the default password is “wireless.” How to Install and Configure 2Wire Step 1 Read More

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

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