What is Wireless Network

Wireless network is a network set up by using radio signal frequency to communicate among computers
and other network devices. Sometimes it’s also referred to as WiFi network or WLAN. This network is
getting popular nowadays due to easy to setup feature and no cabling involved. You can connect computers
anywhere in your home without the need for wires.

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Here is simple explanation of how it works, let say you have 2 computers each equipped with wireless
adapter and you have set up wireless router. When the computer send out the data, the binary data will be
encoded to radio frequency and transmitted via wireless router. The receiving computer will then decode the
signal back to binary data.

It doesn’t matter you are using broadband cable/DSL modem to access internet, both ways will work with
wireless network. If you heard about wireless hotspot, that means that location is equipped with wireless
devices for you and others to join the network.

The two main components are wireless router or access point and wireless clients.

If you have not set up any wired network, then just get a wireless router  and attach it to cable or DSL
modem. You then set up wireless client by adding wireless card  to each computer and form a simple
wireless network. You can also cable connect computer directly to router if there are switch ports available.
If you already have wired Ethernet network at home, you can attach a wireless access point  to existing
network router and have wireless access at home.

Wireless router or access points should be installed in a way that maximizes coverage as well as throughput.
The coverage provided is generally referred to as the coverage cell. Large areas usually require more than
one access point in order to have adequate coverage. You can also add access point to your existing wireless
router to improve coverage.

Wireless Operating Mode

The IEEE 802.11 standards specify two operating modes: infrastructure mode and ad hoc mode.

Infrastructure mode is used to connect computers with wireless network adapters, also known as wireless
clients, to an existing wired network with the help from wireless router or access point. The 2 examples
which I specified above operate in this mode.

Ad hoc mode is used to connect wireless clients directly together, without the need for a wireless router or
access point. An ad hoc network consists of up to 9 wireless clients, which send their data directly to each
other. Click here to learn more on this ad hoc mode.

Kindly proceed to read related contents:

802.11 Wireless Standards Used for Wireless Network

Preparation for Wireless Network Setup

Wireless Setup - Connecting Wireless Router

Wireless Router Configuration

Windows 10 Wireless Adapter Configuration

Windows 8 Wireless Adapter Configuration

Computer Security Tips

Welcome to this computer security tips section! If you are looking for tips about how to secure computer or
improve network security, this is the right section!

I'm going to show you tips that can be used to secure your computer or network properly, so that to
minimize the attacks from hacker, virus, worm or malware. Take some time to explore, feel free to come
back to explore more, more articles will be added.

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Enabling DNS Over HTTPS in Google Chrome

Enabling DNS over HTTPS in Google Chrome is pretty easy! Google Chrome does support this feature but
not enabled by default, and still you can enable and experiment it.

Quick Ransomware Protection How to

Knowing about ransomware protection tips are important to protect and secure the data on your computer,
and this could avoid you from paying the ransom should your computer is infected with this malware.

Securing Passwords with Password Manager

Password manager is good for you if you have too many different passwords to remember! It’s a cool
software that you can use it to keep many different passwords for you, and you just need to remember a
master password, which is the password used to access the password manager.

Easy Way to Check Computer Security Status in Microsoft Windows

This article explains an easy way to check computer security status in Microsoft Windows OS (Windows
Vista, 7, 8, etc) in order to secure and protect your computer efficiently.

Enabling BitLocker to Secure Microsoft Windows

Enabling BitLocker in your Microsoft Windows OS is a good step to secure it especially if it’s installed on
laptop or other portable devices that is easily to be stolen.

Enabling DNS Over HTTPS in Mozilla Firefox

Let's talk about how to enable DNS Over HTTPS in Mozilla Firefox in this article! Mozilla Firefox does support
this feature and it's simple to be enabled!

How to Lock Windows Desktop when Not in Used

You should lock windows desktop when it’s not in used, so that it cannot be accessed by other users when
you are away.

Quick Way to Use Windows Update to Keep Microsoft Windows Up-to-Date

You should always use Windows Update tool to update your installed Windows OS with latest security or
software patches, so that to fix security holes or software bugs for better securing your computer.
How to Protect Facebook or Twitter from Firesheep Attack
If you have Facebook or Twitter account, then you should read this article to understand an easy way to
steal Facebook or Twitter session and ways to protect it.

Quick Tips to Secure Android Smartphone

Let's explore how to secure Android smartphone, tablet or other devices properly in order to avoid it from
being hacked!

Free Computer Virus or Worm removal tool in Microsoft Windows

Have you installed free computer virus or worm removal tool which is provided by Microsoft to scan and
remove specific prevalent malicious virus or worm (Conficker, Sasser, Mydoom, Rustock, etc) on Windows
computer? Let's find out more here.

Windows Defender Definition Update How-To

Please make sure Windows Defender definition is up-to-date if you use it to scan and detect spyware or
unwanted software on your computer.

Real Time Protection with Windows Defender Antispyware

It benefits you if you enable real time protection in Windows Defender to protect your computer from
spyware or harmful software.

How to Use Windows Defender to Protect Computer

Windows defender is free antispyware program provided by Microsoft to its OS users to detect and remove
spyware and other harmful software.

Website Scanning Online for Safe Web Browsing

Several URL or website scanning online tools will be shown on this article to give you opportunity to check
the website reputation and alert you in advance on the safety of the website before surfing it.

How to Use Free Antivirus - Microsoft Security Essentials

If you are looking for free antivirus software to protect your computer, then you sould consider Microsoft
Security Essentials which is provided by Microsoft.

Beware of Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing

Let's learn more about Bluetooth security! They're bluejacking and bluesnarfing that appear due to security
flaws on Bluetooth technology!

Safe Web Browsing by Using Web of Trust (WOT)

If you are able to know how trusted the websites that you surf or the reputation of websites real time, you
will then avoid from doing web surfing on those malicious or untrusted websites. Question, is there a tool
that provides the feature I mentioned? Yes, there is, it’s Web of Trust (WOT).

Enforcing Bluetooth Security in Microsoft Windows

Let's enforce Bluetooth security in Microsoft Windows to safeguard your computer!

Wireless Network Security

Here are some tips on wireless network security. Read and implement them in your wireless network.
Wireless network security is important, don't overlook it!

Implementing Network Security

Implementing network security? Yep.. This is important! You need to know the ways to safeguard your
network in order to minimize the risk from being compromised by hackers, worms, viruses and other
intrusions.

Test Computer Security with Shields Up

Computer security is important!! Lets use Shields Up to do online security checking on every computers in
your home network. It's free!!
Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Threats
You might heard a lot about wi-fi hotspot recently, or most probably you have been using it to access
Internet to do some web browsing, email checking, chatting or on-line shopping. Although it’s easy to
connect to hotspot, but do you know that it’s basically not secure to use this kind of service?

Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips

Wi-Fi Hotspot is dangerous! Don't simply connect to it! Here are some wi-fi hotspot security tips you can
apply!

Useful Internet Safety Tips

Here I list down some useful Internet safety tips, so that you can use Internet with safety in mind.

Opendns: Safer, Faster and Smarter Free DNS Service

Are you suffering from poor ISP DNS service? Or your ISP's DNS servers are always down? Opendns!! Let's
try it!

Beware of Dangers on Internet

Do you know there are many dangers on Internet? I think majority of us know about this. If you don't be
careful...

Why do We Need Antivirus, Antispyware and Other Security Software

Why do we need antivirus, antispyware and other security software? It’s because the threats are from
everywhere...

Windows XP End of Support - Security Tips

Windows XP end of support is real this time! According to Microsoft, Microsoft will officially end the support
for Windows XP on April 8 2014, so that means those new bugs or security holes identified on Windows XP
operating system will not be patched by Microsoft after that date.

Firefox - Secure and Better Web Browser

Don’t worry about your favorites, history and other settings if you are using Internet Explorer, the Firefox
can import all of them.
 Computer Security Tips
Welcome to this computer security tips section! If you are looking for tips about how to secure computer or
improve network security, this is the right section!

I'm going to show you tips that can be used to secure your computer or network properly, so that to
minimize the attacks from hacker, virus, worm or malware. Take some time to explore, feel free to come
back to explore more, more articles will be added.

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Enabling DNS Over HTTPS in Google Chrome

Enabling DNS over HTTPS in Google Chrome is pretty easy! Google Chrome does support this feature but
not enabled by default, and still you can enable and experiment it.

Quick Ransomware Protection How to

Knowing about ransomware protection tips are important to protect and secure the data on your computer,
and this could avoid you from paying the ransom should your computer is infected with this malware.

Securing Passwords with Password Manager

Password manager is good for you if you have too many different passwords to remember! It’s a cool
software that you can use it to keep many different passwords for you, and you just need to remember a
master password, which is the password used to access the password manager.
Easy Way to Check Computer Security Status in Microsoft Windows
This article explains an easy way to check computer security status in Microsoft Windows OS (Windows
Vista, 7, 8, etc) in order to secure and protect your computer efficiently.

Enabling BitLocker to Secure Microsoft Windows

Enabling BitLocker in your Microsoft Windows OS is a good step to secure it especially if it’s installed on
laptop or other portable devices that is easily to be stolen.

Enabling DNS Over HTTPS in Mozilla Firefox

Let's talk about how to enable DNS Over HTTPS in Mozilla Firefox in this article! Mozilla Firefox does support
this feature and it's simple to be enabled!

How to Lock Windows Desktop when Not in Used

You should lock windows desktop when it’s not in used, so that it cannot be accessed by other users when
you are away.

Quick Way to Use Windows Update to Keep Microsoft Windows Up-to-Date

You should always use Windows Update tool to update your installed Windows OS with latest security or
software patches, so that to fix security holes or software bugs for better securing your computer.

How to Protect Facebook or Twitter from Firesheep Attack

If you have Facebook or Twitter account, then you should read this article to understand an easy way to
steal Facebook or Twitter session and ways to protect it.

Quick Tips to Secure Android Smartphone

Let's explore how to secure Android smartphone, tablet or other devices properly in order to avoid it from
being hacked!

Free Computer Virus or Worm removal tool in Microsoft Windows

Have you installed free computer virus or worm removal tool which is provided by Microsoft to scan and
remove specific prevalent malicious virus or worm (Conficker, Sasser, Mydoom, Rustock, etc) on Windows
computer? Let's find out more here.

Windows Defender Definition Update How-To

Please make sure Windows Defender definition is up-to-date if you use it to scan and detect spyware or
unwanted software on your computer.

Real Time Protection with Windows Defender Antispyware

It benefits you if you enable real time protection in Windows Defender to protect your computer from
spyware or harmful software.

How to Use Windows Defender to Protect Computer

Windows defender is free antispyware program provided by Microsoft to its OS users to detect and remove
spyware and other harmful software.

Website Scanning Online for Safe Web Browsing

Several URL or website scanning online tools will be shown on this article to give you opportunity to check
the website reputation and alert you in advance on the safety of the website before surfing it.

How to Use Free Antivirus - Microsoft Security Essentials

If you are looking for free antivirus software to protect your computer, then you sould consider Microsoft
Security Essentials which is provided by Microsoft.

Beware of Bluejacking and Bluesnarfing

Let's learn more about Bluetooth security! They're bluejacking and bluesnarfing that appear due to security
flaws on Bluetooth technology!
Safe Web Browsing by Using Web of Trust (WOT)
If you are able to know how trusted the websites that you surf or the reputation of websites real time, you
will then avoid from doing web surfing on those malicious or untrusted websites. Question, is there a tool
that provides the feature I mentioned? Yes, there is, it’s Web of Trust (WOT).

Enforcing Bluetooth Security in Microsoft Windows

Let's enforce Bluetooth security in Microsoft Windows to safeguard your computer!

Wireless Network Security

Here are some tips on wireless network security. Read and implement them in your wireless network.
Wireless network security is important, don't overlook it!

Implementing Network Security

Implementing network security? Yep.. This is important! You need to know the ways to safeguard your
network in order to minimize the risk from being compromised by hackers, worms, viruses and other
intrusions.

Test Computer Security with Shields Up

Computer security is important!! Lets use Shields Up to do online security checking on every computers in
your home network. It's free!!

Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Threats

You might heard a lot about wi-fi hotspot recently, or most probably you have been using it to access
Internet to do some web browsing, email checking, chatting or on-line shopping. Although it’s easy to
connect to hotspot, but do you know that it’s basically not secure to use this kind of service?

Wi-Fi Hotspot Security Tips

Wi-Fi Hotspot is dangerous! Don't simply connect to it! Here are some wi-fi hotspot security tips you can
apply!

Useful Internet Safety Tips

Here I list down some useful Internet safety tips, so that you can use Internet with safety in mind.

Opendns: Safer, Faster and Smarter Free DNS Service

Are you suffering from poor ISP DNS service? Or your ISP's DNS servers are always down? Opendns!! Let's
try it!

Beware of Dangers on Internet

Do you know there are many dangers on Internet? I think majority of us know about this. If you don't be
careful...

Why do We Need Antivirus, Antispyware and Other Security Software

Why do we need antivirus, antispyware and other security software? It’s because the threats are from
everywhere...

Windows XP End of Support - Security Tips

Windows XP end of support is real this time! According to Microsoft, Microsoft will officially end the support
for Windows XP on April 8 2014, so that means those new bugs or security holes identified on Windows XP
operating system will not be patched by Microsoft after that date.

Firefox - Secure and Better Web Browser

Don’t worry about your favorites, history and other settings if you are using Internet Explorer, the Firefox
can import all of them.
 omputer Networking Tips
Following are some computer networking tips. Have a look. You might find them useful… Computer
networking can be fun....

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How to Use PowerShell

What is PowerShell? Simply put! It gives you the capability to manage your computer from command line.

The Usage of Modem Router

Modem router is commonly used to set up home network with DSL or Cable broadband Internet but without
the need of having stand alone modem.

Windows 10 Mail App Setup

Do you know there is built-in mail app in Windows 10 for you to set it up with your favorite email accounts?
Check out this article to find out more.

How to Network Two Computers Using Dial Up Internet Connection

How to network two computers using dial up internet connection, so the dial up connection can be shared
with other computer? It's not difficult to do it if you have network adapter on both computers.

Multiple Ways to Launch PowerShell

There are multiple ways can be used to launch PowerShell in Windows Operation System, and I will show
you in this article.

Powerline Ethernet Adapter – Simple Way to Extend Home Network

Have you heard about powerline Ethernet adapter? Ha! This is simple and useful adapter that you can use to
extend home network by making use of home's powerlines.

Sharing Internet by Using Connectify Easily

Yes! Sharing Internet by using Connectify software router easily! You can easily share your DSL or Cable, or
even 3G/4G Internet connection to other computer, laptop or other mobile devices by using this software on
computer.

Changing Remote Desktop Port in Microsoft Windows

This article will show you how to change Remote Desktop port from default TCP 3386 to any port number
you want as according to your requirement. This might be needed if the default port is already used by
other application on your network.

Quick Way to Configure DSL Modem in Bridge Mode

This article briefly explains how to configure DSL modem in bridge mode from a computer, so that the
computer can access to Internet by using dialer.

Modem Usage for Internet Connection

As you know modem is common network device which is used to build connection from computer to
Internet, but there are different types of modem available on market, and you might wonder about the
difference between them. Check out more here!

Free Public DNS Servers from Google

Do you know Google also provides two free public DNS servers that you can use on computer to resolve
domain names or URL, so that you can do website browsing faster and secure?

Wired Connection from Computer to Wireless Router

Thinking of having wired connection from computer to wireless router? Not too sure whether it can be done?
The answer is it depends on your wireless router. If there is LAN port on your router, then you can do it!
Using KVM Switch to Control Multiple Computers from One Monitor
KVM switch, a useful small hardware device that is commonly used to control multiple computers from one
monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Tips to Solve Windows Cannot Find the Network Path Problem

If you face Windows cannot find the network path error on your computer's Microsoft windows when try to
access shared folder of other computer, then you can take a look on following tips.

How to Configure Router as Switch

How to configure router as switch? Most likely you will ask this question if you plan to expand you home
network, and you have only extra Ethernet router but not switch.

Using Network Attached Storage to Store Data Centrally

Network attached storage is a network device that contains one or more hard disks, which is connected to
network in order for you to store music, videos, images, documents and other important data from other
computers.

Playing with Wake on LAN Feature in SoftPerfect Network Scanner

I will explain how to play with wake on lan feature (WOL) in SoftPerfect Network Scanner on this article.

Using SoftPerfect Network Scanner to Scan Network

Let's talk about SoftPerfect network scanner, a simple network tool that you can use to quickly scan your
home network and look for active computer's shared folders and access to them.

How to Connect to the Internet Automatically by Using DSL Modem

Plan to have a computer that can connect to the Internet automatically by using DSL modem? If yes, then
you should continue your reading.

netsh winsock reset - Resetting Winsock Catalog and Solving Network Problem
netsh winsock reset is useful command that you can use in Microsoft Windows to reset winsock catalog back
to default setting or clean state. You can try this if you are having following Internet access or networking
problems.

Easy File Transfer by Using Live Messenger

Let’s explore on how to do file transfer by using Live Messenger in this article if you have not tried it before.
You will then able to chat with your friends and send the photos, documents and other files at the same
time.

Connecting 2 Computers Directly by Using Special USB Cable

Do you think you can use USB cable to connect 2 computers and do file transfer? Most probably you will
think about this when you need to transfer files between 2 computers without having Ethernet or wireless
adapter...

Quick Way to Do IP Lookup

IP lookup (might refer it to trace IP sometimes) is useful to provide you additional information on the user,
ISP, country or even detailed location of the IP address.

Quick Tip to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to Get Help
Here I will show you a quick way to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to get help from your good
friend that you used to chat with, so that he/she can remotely view and control your computer and show
you how to solve your computer problem.

Internet Speed Test How to

Internet Speed test! This is the test to measure your Cable or DSL Broadband Internet speed, so that you
can check what's the actual internet speed and performance.
Anonymous Proxy Server - Surfing the Internet Anonymously
Here I will show you how to use free anonymous proxy server to do web surfing, so that can hide your
computer IP and web surfing behavior.

Using SG TCP Optimizer to Improve Internet Speed

Not happy with your Internet speed? Is it too slow? Emm.. Let's use SG TCP Optimizer to improve Internet
speed!

Quick Tips to Solve Network Cable is Unplugged Issue

If you see network cable is unplugged error after having a network connection between your computer’s
network card and router/switch, then you can try following tips to solve the issue.

TEK911 Ip Config Tool - Ipconfig Command in Graphical User Interface

Just discovered this simple and useful TEK911 Ip Config tool that displays ipconfig output (IP, netmask,
gateway, DNS, etc) on graphical user interface. You can take a look!

Using Wii LAN Adapter to Access Internet through Wired Network

If you have Nintendo Wii but with only wired home network, then you can just get a Wii LAN adapter to
connect your Wii to wired network and access the Internet.

Local File and Printer Access on Remote Desktop Web Connection

Recently a friend asked me whether it's possible to do local file and printer access on remote desktop web
connection, so that can copy files between both computers. The answer is Yes! You can do it!

What is My IP Address
What is my IP address? I was asked this question many times. Based on my understanding, sometimes they
refer to the IP address configured on the computer, or the Internet public IP address (WAN IP) of the
Cable/DSL connection. In either case, it’s pretty to check it on Microsoft Windows.

Using FTP Client to Connect to FTP Server

Let me show you how to use simple and free FTP client in Microsoft Windows to connect to FTP server, so
that you can transfer or update files easily.

Wake on LAN: Quick Way to Power Up Computer Remotely

On this article, I will show you how to power up your remote computer in your home network by using Wake
on LAN (WOL) implementation.

Quick Tips to Solve your VPN Problem at Home

This article will list down some quick tips to solve your VPN problem at home, so you might take a look if
you are facing this problem.

Changing the Speed and Duplex Mode of Network Card in Microsoft Windows
Sometimes you might want to check or change the speed and duplex mode of network card in order to
troubleshoot the home network access problem, such as slow Internet connection or no connectivity
problem.

Free Way to Create Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS (DDNS)? This is a system that enables you to have dynamic IP address points to fixed domain
name, so you don’t have to worry about domain name issue when the IP is changed as the domain name
will point to new IP always.

DynDNS.com - 2 Easy Ways to Notify the DDNS Servers on IP Change

As we know that the DDNS servers must be alerted when there is IP change for dynamic DNS name, so that
it will rematch the domain name to the new IP address. Here are 2 easy ways we can use to make it work.

How to Bring Xbox Online Connecting to Internet

Ever played Xbox online game over Internet? If not, that means you have not fully utilized the capability of
this gaming console. Here are some ways to connect Xbox to Internet.
Monitoring Internet Speed Using AnalogX Netstat Live
AnalogX Netstat Live (NSL) is a simple utility that you can use to monitor Internet speed from home
network, so that you can know the actual connection speed of Cable, DSL or dial up connection.

Port Forwarding How to

Port forwarding is a technique that you can use on router to allow the computers from Internet to access
your home network’s servers that only have private IP. Sometimes it’s also call virtual server by some
router vendors.

Computer Troubleshooting by Using NetMeeting

Some experiences sharing… Sometimes I will use Microsoft NetMeeting to help my friends to do some
remote computer troubleshooting, so that they can save some money from calling the technical support.

Easy Way to Check WAN IP of Cable/DSL Connection

Easy way to check your cable/DSL connection’s WAN IP address by using MyWANiP utility and iGoogle
gadget.

The Usage of Command Prompt

Command prompt is command line interpreter in Microsoft Windows, which is commonly used to administer
your Windows OS by using commands only (no graphical interface).

Opendns: Safer, Faster and Smarter Free DNS Service

Are you suffering from poor ISP DNS service? Or your ISP's DNS servers are always down? Opendns!! Let's
try it!

Xbox Network Configuration

Here is a simple guide on how to make Xbox network configurations.

What is The Usage of DNS

Have you ever wondered what’s the usage of the DNS (Domain Name System) servers set on your
computer?

How to Use nslookup to Check Domain Name Information in Microsoft Windows

If you wish to know what the IP address is resolved from domain name, you can use nslookup command to
find out.

Using ping to troubleshoot network problem

Sometimes if your network connection is down and you fail to access internet. You can use ping to
troubleshoot the problem and then fix it. It is a program used to check whether a host is up and active on
network.

Qcheck: Network Performance Measuring Tool

Qcheck is a free network performance measuring tool that developed by IXIA. It can also work as network
troubleshooting tool to resolve home network problem.

Simple way to check IP address in Microsoft Windows

Wanna check the IP address in Microsoft Windows? Follow this simple way.

How to check MAC address of network card in Microsoft Windows

MAC (Media Access Control) address is the unique hardware address that is bind to your network card by its
manufacturer. It’s also called physical address.

How to connect 2 Computers Directly Using Crossover Cable

How do you connect 2 computers sometimes for file or printer sharing? Ha! you only need 1 crossover cable
and 2 network cards.
How DHCP Server Works
DHCP server is used to centrally allocate TCP/IP configurations to computers automatically without setting it
manually. DHCP means Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It saves you plenty of time to set up and
manage TCP/IP network especially if you have a big network.

Popular and Common P2P File Sharing Programs

Looking for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs? Most likely you have heard that the P2P program is
commonly used to share movie, video, music and other files on P2P network, and would like to use it too.

omputer Networking Tips

Following are some computer networking tips. Have a look. You might find them useful… Computer
networking can be fun....

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How to Use PowerShell

What is PowerShell? Simply put! It gives you the capability to manage your computer from command line.
The Usage of Modem Router
Modem router is commonly used to set up home network with DSL or Cable broadband Internet but without
the need of having stand alone modem.

Windows 10 Mail App Setup

Do you know there is built-in mail app in Windows 10 for you to set it up with your favorite email accounts?
Check out this article to find out more.

How to Network Two Computers Using Dial Up Internet Connection

How to network two computers using dial up internet connection, so the dial up connection can be shared
with other computer? It's not difficult to do it if you have network adapter on both computers.

Multiple Ways to Launch PowerShell

There are multiple ways can be used to launch PowerShell in Windows Operation System, and I will show
you in this article.

Powerline Ethernet Adapter – Simple Way to Extend Home Network

Have you heard about powerline Ethernet adapter? Ha! This is simple and useful adapter that you can use to
extend home network by making use of home's powerlines.

Sharing Internet by Using Connectify Easily

Yes! Sharing Internet by using Connectify software router easily! You can easily share your DSL or Cable, or
even 3G/4G Internet connection to other computer, laptop or other mobile devices by using this software on
computer.

Changing Remote Desktop Port in Microsoft Windows

This article will show you how to change Remote Desktop port from default TCP 3386 to any port number
you want as according to your requirement. This might be needed if the default port is already used by
other application on your network.

Quick Way to Configure DSL Modem in Bridge Mode

This article briefly explains how to configure DSL modem in bridge mode from a computer, so that the
computer can access to Internet by using dialer.

Modem Usage for Internet Connection

As you know modem is common network device which is used to build connection from computer to
Internet, but there are different types of modem available on market, and you might wonder about the
difference between them. Check out more here!

Free Public DNS Servers from Google

Do you know Google also provides two free public DNS servers that you can use on computer to resolve
domain names or URL, so that you can do website browsing faster and secure?

Wired Connection from Computer to Wireless Router

Thinking of having wired connection from computer to wireless router? Not too sure whether it can be done?
The answer is it depends on your wireless router. If there is LAN port on your router, then you can do it!

Using KVM Switch to Control Multiple Computers from One Monitor

KVM switch, a useful small hardware device that is commonly used to control multiple computers from one
monitor, keyboard and mouse.

Tips to Solve Windows Cannot Find the Network Path Problem

If you face Windows cannot find the network path error on your computer's Microsoft windows when try to
access shared folder of other computer, then you can take a look on following tips.

How to Configure Router as Switch

How to configure router as switch? Most likely you will ask this question if you plan to expand you home
network, and you have only extra Ethernet router but not switch.
Using Network Attached Storage to Store Data Centrally
Network attached storage is a network device that contains one or more hard disks, which is connected to
network in order for you to store music, videos, images, documents and other important data from other
computers.

Playing with Wake on LAN Feature in SoftPerfect Network Scanner

I will explain how to play with wake on lan feature (WOL) in SoftPerfect Network Scanner on this article.

Using SoftPerfect Network Scanner to Scan Network

Let's talk about SoftPerfect network scanner, a simple network tool that you can use to quickly scan your
home network and look for active computer's shared folders and access to them.

How to Connect to the Internet Automatically by Using DSL Modem

Plan to have a computer that can connect to the Internet automatically by using DSL modem? If yes, then
you should continue your reading.

netsh winsock reset - Resetting Winsock Catalog and Solving Network Problem
netsh winsock reset is useful command that you can use in Microsoft Windows to reset winsock catalog back
to default setting or clean state. You can try this if you are having following Internet access or networking
problems.

Easy File Transfer by Using Live Messenger

Let’s explore on how to do file transfer by using Live Messenger in this article if you have not tried it before.
You will then able to chat with your friends and send the photos, documents and other files at the same
time.

Connecting 2 Computers Directly by Using Special USB Cable

Do you think you can use USB cable to connect 2 computers and do file transfer? Most probably you will
think about this when you need to transfer files between 2 computers without having Ethernet or wireless
adapter...

Quick Way to Do IP Lookup

IP lookup (might refer it to trace IP sometimes) is useful to provide you additional information on the user,
ISP, country or even detailed location of the IP address.

Quick Tip to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to Get Help
Here I will show you a quick way to use Remote Assistance via Live Messenger to get help from your good
friend that you used to chat with, so that he/she can remotely view and control your computer and show
you how to solve your computer problem.

Internet Speed Test How to

Internet Speed test! This is the test to measure your Cable or DSL Broadband Internet speed, so that you
can check what's the actual internet speed and performance.

Anonymous Proxy Server - Surfing the Internet Anonymously

Here I will show you how to use free anonymous proxy server to do web surfing, so that can hide your
computer IP and web surfing behavior.

Using SG TCP Optimizer to Improve Internet Speed

Not happy with your Internet speed? Is it too slow? Emm.. Let's use SG TCP Optimizer to improve Internet
speed!

Quick Tips to Solve Network Cable is Unplugged Issue

If you see network cable is unplugged error after having a network connection between your computer’s
network card and router/switch, then you can try following tips to solve the issue.
TEK911 Ip Config Tool - Ipconfig Command in Graphical User Interface
Just discovered this simple and useful TEK911 Ip Config tool that displays ipconfig output (IP, netmask,
gateway, DNS, etc) on graphical user interface. You can take a look!

Using Wii LAN Adapter to Access Internet through Wired Network

If you have Nintendo Wii but with only wired home network, then you can just get a Wii LAN adapter to
connect your Wii to wired network and access the Internet.

Local File and Printer Access on Remote Desktop Web Connection

Recently a friend asked me whether it's possible to do local file and printer access on remote desktop web
connection, so that can copy files between both computers. The answer is Yes! You can do it!

What is My IP Address
What is my IP address? I was asked this question many times. Based on my understanding, sometimes they
refer to the IP address configured on the computer, or the Internet public IP address (WAN IP) of the
Cable/DSL connection. In either case, it’s pretty to check it on Microsoft Windows.

Using FTP Client to Connect to FTP Server

Let me show you how to use simple and free FTP client in Microsoft Windows to connect to FTP server, so
that you can transfer or update files easily.

Wake on LAN: Quick Way to Power Up Computer Remotely

On this article, I will show you how to power up your remote computer in your home network by using Wake
on LAN (WOL) implementation.

Quick Tips to Solve your VPN Problem at Home

This article will list down some quick tips to solve your VPN problem at home, so you might take a look if
you are facing this problem.

Changing the Speed and Duplex Mode of Network Card in Microsoft Windows
Sometimes you might want to check or change the speed and duplex mode of network card in order to
troubleshoot the home network access problem, such as slow Internet connection or no connectivity
problem.

Free Way to Create Dynamic DNS

Dynamic DNS (DDNS)? This is a system that enables you to have dynamic IP address points to fixed domain
name, so you don’t have to worry about domain name issue when the IP is changed as the domain name
will point to new IP always.

DynDNS.com - 2 Easy Ways to Notify the DDNS Servers on IP Change

As we know that the DDNS servers must be alerted when there is IP change for dynamic DNS name, so that
it will rematch the domain name to the new IP address. Here are 2 easy ways we can use to make it work.

How to Bring Xbox Online Connecting to Internet

Ever played Xbox online game over Internet? If not, that means you have not fully utilized the capability of
this gaming console. Here are some ways to connect Xbox to Internet.

Monitoring Internet Speed Using AnalogX Netstat Live

AnalogX Netstat Live (NSL) is a simple utility that you can use to monitor Internet speed from home
network, so that you can know the actual connection speed of Cable, DSL or dial up connection.

Port Forwarding How to

Port forwarding is a technique that you can use on router to allow the computers from Internet to access
your home network’s servers that only have private IP. Sometimes it’s also call virtual server by some
router vendors.
Computer Troubleshooting by Using NetMeeting
Some experiences sharing… Sometimes I will use Microsoft NetMeeting to help my friends to do some
remote computer troubleshooting, so that they can save some money from calling the technical support.

Easy Way to Check WAN IP of Cable/DSL Connection

Easy way to check your cable/DSL connection’s WAN IP address by using MyWANiP utility and iGoogle
gadget.

The Usage of Command Prompt

Command prompt is command line interpreter in Microsoft Windows, which is commonly used to administer
your Windows OS by using commands only (no graphical interface).

Opendns: Safer, Faster and Smarter Free DNS Service

Are you suffering from poor ISP DNS service? Or your ISP's DNS servers are always down? Opendns!! Let's
try it!

Xbox Network Configuration

Here is a simple guide on how to make Xbox network configurations.

What is The Usage of DNS

Have you ever wondered what’s the usage of the DNS (Domain Name System) servers set on your
computer?

How to Use nslookup to Check Domain Name Information in Microsoft Windows

If you wish to know what the IP address is resolved from domain name, you can use nslookup command to
find out.

Using ping to troubleshoot network problem

Sometimes if your network connection is down and you fail to access internet. You can use ping to
troubleshoot the problem and then fix it. It is a program used to check whether a host is up and active on
network.

Qcheck: Network Performance Measuring Tool

Qcheck is a free network performance measuring tool that developed by IXIA. It can also work as network
troubleshooting tool to resolve home network problem.

Simple way to check IP address in Microsoft Windows

Wanna check the IP address in Microsoft Windows? Follow this simple way.

How to check MAC address of network card in Microsoft Windows

MAC (Media Access Control) address is the unique hardware address that is bind to your network card by its
manufacturer. It’s also called physical address.

How to connect 2 Computers Directly Using Crossover Cable

How do you connect 2 computers sometimes for file or printer sharing? Ha! you only need 1 crossover cable
and 2 network cards.

How DHCP Server Works

DHCP server is used to centrally allocate TCP/IP configurations to computers automatically without setting it
manually. DHCP means Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It saves you plenty of time to set up and
manage TCP/IP network especially if you have a big network.

Popular and Common P2P File Sharing Programs

Looking for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs? Most likely you have heard that the P2P program is
commonly used to share movie, video, music and other files on P2P network, and would like to use it too.
 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in Microsoft Windows
You can connect computers in your home network to the Internet by using Internet Connection Sharing
(ICS). The main benefit of this approach is you don't need to buy new router to share Internet connection
at home.

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In order to make it works, you will need a Windows 10 , 7 , Vista or XP computer set up with 2 network cards
with one connects to Internet and the other one connects to home network. This computer can be enabled
with ICS feature and is called ICS host computer.

ICS host computer will act as a router to route the traffic from other computers to Internet, also means
other computers at home can point to this computer as gateway in order to go to Internet. The ICS host
computer must be turned on whenever other computers need to access Internet.

Here is typical home network that client computers access Internet through ICS host computer.
 Networking Books
Although this website talks about home network, wireless network, network security and other networking
information and how-to, but it’s not possible to cover all aspects of networking knowledge.

So, if you are interested to learn more and detailed networking knowledge, I recommend you to take a look
on following networking books, check the book details and read the editorial/user reviews to know more
about the book you like.

Networking All-in-One For Dummies, 7th Edition

By: Doug Lowe
Published on: April 2018

This Networking All-in-One is full of the information you’ll need to set up a network and keep it functioning
whether you're in charge of a small network or a large network. It's fully updated to capture the latest
Windows 10 releases through Spring 2018, this is the comprehensive guide to setting up, managing, and
securing a successful network.

Inside, you will find nine minibooks cover essential, up-to-date information for networking in systems such
as Windows 10 and Linux, as well as best practices for security, mobile and cloud-based networking, and
much more.

This Networking All-in-One For Dummies is the perfect beginner’s guide as well as the professional’s ideal
reference book. Overall it serves as a single source for the most-often needed network administration
information covers the latest trends in networking.

Computer Hacking Beginners Guide on How to Hack Wireless Network and

More
By: Alan T. Norman
Published on: February 2018

This book will teach you how you can protect yourself from most common hacking attacks -- by knowing
how hacking actually works! After all, in order to prevent your system from being compromised, you need to
stay a step ahead of any criminal hacker. You can do that by learning how to hack and how to do a counter-
hack.
Within this book are techniques and tools that are used by both criminal and ethical hackers – all the things
that you will find here will show you how information security can be compromised and how you can identify
an attack in a system that you are trying to protect. At the same time, you will also learn how you can
minimise any damage in your system or stop an ongoing attack.

Introduction to Networking
By: Dr. Charles R Severance and Sue Blumenberg
Published on: May 2015

This book demystifies the amazing architecture and protocols of computers as they communicate over the
Internet. While very complex, the Internet operates on a few relatively simple concepts that anyone can
understand. Networks and networked applications are embedded in our lives. Understanding how these
technologies work is invaluable. This book was written for everyone - no technical knowledge is required!
While this book is not specifically about the Network+ or CCNA certifications, it as a way to give students
interested in these certifications a starting point.

Hacking: Computer Hacking, Security Testing,Penetration Testing, and Basic

Security
By: Gary Hall, Erin Watson
Published on: December 2016

In this book, “Hacking: The Ultimate Beginner-to-Expert Guide To Penetration Testing, Hacking, And
Security Countermeasures,” you will learn: the different types of hackers, the different types of attacks, the
proven steps and techniques that the best hackers use Penetration testing, hacking Wi-Fi, hacking
Smartphones, hacking computers, the countermeasures you need to protect yourself from hackers, the
future of hacking and much, much more!

This book goes all the way from the basic principles to the intricate techniques and methods that you can
use to hack. It is written to suit both beginners, as well as hacking experts. The book uses a language that
beginners can understand, without leaving out the complex details that are necessary with hacking.

This book is a great place to start learning how to hack and how to protect your devices. If you have been
waiting for a book that can break it down for you and then dive into the deep end seamlessly, grab a copy of
this book today!
 CCENT/CCNA ICND1 100-105 Official Cert Guide
By: Wendell Odom
Published on: May 2016

If you are looking for a guide to help you passing the CCNA certification, then you need to get this one! This
is a good one! I got my CCNA recertified with this book as well. Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide
series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the
objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your
certification exam.

If you like networking stuffs and wish to work in networking field, then you can start by getting certified in
CCNA. Let's act now, grab this book and start to learn about Cisco networking.

Computer Networking A Top-Down Approach (7th Edition)

By: James Kurose & Keith Ross
Published on: May 2016

This book will motivate you with a top-down, layered approach to computer networking.

Unique among computer networking texts, the Seventh Edition of the popular Computer Networking: A Top
Down Approach builds on the author’s long tradition of teaching this complex subject through a layered
approach in a “top-down manner.” The text works its way from the application layer down toward the
physical layer, motivating readers by exposing them to important concepts early in their study of
networking. Focusing on the Internet and the fundamentally important issues of networking, this text
provides an excellent foundation for readers interested in computer science and electrical engineering,
without requiring extensive knowledge of programming or mathematics. The Seventh Edition has been
updated to reflect the most important and exciting recent advances in networking.

What are Straight and Crossover cable

Common Ethernet network cable are straight and crossover cable. This Ethernet network cable is made of 4
pair high performance cable that consists twisted pair conductors that used for data transmission. Both end
of cable is called RJ45 connector.

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The cable can be categorized as Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat 6 UTP cable. Cat 5 UTP cable can support 10/100 Mbps
Ethernet network, whereas Cat 5e and Cat 6 UTP cable can support Ethernet network running at
10/100/1000 Mbps. You might heard about Cat 3 UTP cable, it's not popular anymore since it can only
support 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

Straight and crossover cable can be Cat3, Cat 5, Cat 5e or Cat 6 UTP cable, the only difference is each type
will have different wire arrangement in the cable for serving different purposes.

Straight Cable

You usually use straight cable to connect different type of devices. This type of cable will be used most of
the time and can be used to:

1) Connect a computer to a switch/hub's normal port.

2) Connect a computer to a cable/DSL modem's LAN port.
3) Connect a router's WAN port to a cable/DSL modem's LAN port.
4) Connect a router's LAN port to a switch/hub's uplink port. (normally used for expanding network)
5) Connect 2 switches/hubs with one of the switch/hub using an uplink port and the other one using normal
port.

If you need to check how straight cable looks like, it's easy. Both side (side A and side B) of cable have
wire arrangement with same color. Check out different types of straight cable  that are available in the
market here.
Crossover Cable

Sometimes you will use crossover cable, it's usually used to connect same type of devices. A crossover cable
can be used to:

1) Connect 2 computers directly.

2) Connect a router's LAN port to a switch/hub's normal port. (normally used for expanding network)
3) Connect 2 switches/hubs by using normal port in both switches/hubs.

In you need to check how crossover cable looks like, both side (side A and side B) of cable have wire
arrangement with following different color . Have a look on these crossover cables  if you plan to buy
one. You can also find more network cable choices and information from Comtrad Cables.
In case you need to make a crossover cable yourself! You can use this crimper  to do it.

Lastly, if you still not sure which type of cable to be used sometimes, try both cables and see which
works.

Note: If there is auto MDI/MDI-X feature support on the switch, hub, network card or other network
devices, you don't have to use crossover cable in the situation which I mentioned above. This is because
crossover function would be enabled automatically when it's needed.

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