http://compnetworking.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Wireless / Networking GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-10-06T01:24:54Z Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:24:54 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/08/what-is-fixed-wireless-broadband.htm Fixed wireless broadband is a type of high-speed Internet access where connections to service providers use radio signals rather than cables. Several different forms of fixed wireless broadband are available... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/08/what-is-fixed-wireless-broadband.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:24:35 +0000 2008-10-08T05:24:35Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/06/what-is-wildnet.htm Wireless networking has become common in many parts of the globe thanks to Wi-Fi technology. Too bad that Wi-Fi only works over distances of a few hundred feet or meters.... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/06/what-is-wildnet.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:24:54 +0000 2008-10-06T01:24:54Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/02/reasons-why-pings-fail-discuss.htm When attempting to ping one of the computers on your home network, you may encounter a failure. The failure message depends on the type of ping utility you use but... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/10/02/reasons-why-pings-fail-discuss.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:48:43 +0000 2008-10-02T04:48:43Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/30/first-us-customers-now-getting-mobile-wimax.htm Xohm (xohm.com) is the name of Sprint's new WiMax Internet service. The Sprint WiMax package offers wireless broadband at competitive prices, although for now, Xohm is only available starting this... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/30/first-us-customers-now-getting-mobile-wimax.htm Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:01:49 +0000 2008-09-30T14:01:49Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/28/1-gbps-home-internet-hits-japan.htm [via NetworkWorld] - Japan service provider KDDI apparently will start installing 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) Internet connectivity to homes this week. It's an incredible 1000 Mbps compared to the... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/28/1-gbps-home-internet-hits-japan.htm Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:42:48 +0000 2008-09-28T23:42:48Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/26/sneakers-that-find-wi-fi-for-you.htm Wi-Fi signal detectors help you find Internet access when away from home. Typical Wi-Fi finders take the form of keychains or wristwatches produced by various manufacturers. One enterprising firm has... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/26/sneakers-that-find-wi-fi-for-you.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:19:07 +0000 2008-09-26T03:19:07Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/24/poe-power-over-ethernet.htm Power over Ethernet (PoE) enables ordinary Ethernet network cables to function as power cords. If you need to install network equipment where an A/C outlet isn't nearby, PoE might be... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/24/poe-power-over-ethernet.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:48:55 +0000 2008-09-24T20:48:55Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/22/80211v-wi-fi-only-saves-power.htm While Wi-Fi networks are getting a speed boost with newer 802.11n equipment replacing older standards, the industry is working to improve Wi-Fi in other ways. 802.11v, for example, is an... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/22/80211v-wi-fi-only-saves-power.htm Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:58:34 +0000 2008-09-22T00:58:34Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/20/the-network-router-warranty.htm Makers of network routers usually offer a manufacturer's warranty as part of the product offering. The terms of these warranties vary greatly and are a key factor to consider when... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/20/the-network-router-warranty.htm Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:34:06 +0000 2008-09-20T22:34:06Z http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/16/what-is-opendns.htm Like many people, I use OpenDNS on my home network. It is a free DNS service that translates the URLs of Web pages into IP addresses. OpenDNS theoretically helps speed up... http://compnetworking.about.com/b/2008/09/16/what-is-opendns.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:19:47 +0000 2008-09-16T00:19:47Z