Configuring a wireless network involves setting up a wireless router or access point and installing wireless adapters on the networked computers. The wireless router must be placed in a central location because the computers closer to the router or access point obtain faster network speeds. The wireless router needs to be connected to a power source and a source of Internet connectivity so that all computers...

Broadband service providers have never had it better. More people are awakening to this technological revolution that allows high-speed connectivity and unlimited access to the Internet. To cater to the increasing demands of the subscribers there has been a mush- rooming of broadband service providers. The service providers market is at its competitive best. Most offer various promotional schemes and free trial...

By ADSL South Africa, 11 June 2006The state of affairs in regard to broadband or ADSL in South Africa can now easily be categorized as a crisis. A crisis when compared to most all other countries. The Demand for broadband is growing but service deliverance and offerings remain outdated and horrendously expensive even with Telkoms latest lower broadband price offerings. Promises of better offerings and service...

A few years ago Bill Gates peddled the idea of Convergence. It was the new mantra then that became a buzzword for the Internet Industry. Of course that promised marriage between the Television and the PC/Internet didnt quite materialize. Microsoft lost millions in their MSN TV initiative. That was then, now the tide seems to be finally turning. While people may not have taken to the idea of surfing the Internet...

With the price of T1 service dropping from its high point of roughly 20 years ago, its no wonder that more and more businesses are searching out and using this cost effective solution. Whether its voice, data, or a combination of voice and data, T1 service providers can satisfy your communications infrastructure requirements. But where do you find an appropriate provider that offers a great price and support? This...

Ever wonder just what the heck was an “OC48″? Not surprisingly many network engineers and IT managers aren’t up to speed (no pun intended) on just what OC really means…and what all is available to enahnce their company’s applications within this bandwidth category. So….here’s a quick run down to set you straight. The OC (optical carrier…fiber optic based broadband...

One of the greatest inventions in Broadband Internet has to be the incredible service offered by Broadband Internet Satellite company Direct PC, which is part of the Direct TV Hughes Network. This allows you to get your Internet service via satellite. It is very high-speed although there is a half-second delay from the satellite for uploading which you need to get use to although it seems as fast as the fastest...

Imagine if you will sitting in Florida and watching some 400 channels on your Direct TV and listening to the Hurricane News as one approaches, but it is still too early to tell where it will actually hit. Then one of the outer bands comes over and disrupts your signal, nothing? Bummer indeed, but you still have broadband Direct PC by satellite and it seems to make it through those clouds and so you can surf...

Broadband Internet by Satellite is about the coolest invention in the World and indeed it has helped the unconnected become connected even if they live in the middle of nowhere. But it gets better than that even. Did you know you can get a special satellite antenna hooked up on your motor home or recreational vehicle that will enable you to get the Internet anywhere in North America? Well it is true and I was...

You can test your internet speed for free by using bandwidth meters found in many site over the internet. Note, however, that the results generated by these tests are not 100 percent accurate, and that your internet seed varies from time to time (depending on many factors). Nevertheless, a bandwidth meter can give you a very good idea of how fast your connection is, and is detrimental to helping you decide whether...