Water Damaging a Cell Phone

By : dror klar
No, everyone you have seen strolling down the street, cruising in their cars, or shopping for groceries in the grocery store are not talking to themselves. They are likely on their unit. It seems everywhere you end up people are either using their cell phone headset or grasping a unit in their hand. The older people appear to love the technology and convenience of cell phones just like the younger individuals.

The most advanced cell phone combinations are becoming a much enjoyed part of our daily lives. They have photographic devices, an address book, internet connections for emailing, text messaging, and can play music.

People have become addicted cell phone junkies and can be so freaked out when their cell phone has a dead battery or gets lost or damaged. It could appear hilarious to a lot of people, but if you are someone who is really dependent on your cell phone, these instances are a serious problem.

Water saturation is one of the most horrifying things for cellular users. Sometimes a cell phone's guarantee will not cover water damage. This is bad enough, but the worst result is losing all the important data that could be stored in them. It is so annoying to have to buy a new phone, paid for out of your own pocket, and must go through the difficult process of adding all that information again.

Many of those water wet phones get dumped in the waste can because individuals just think because it was damaged from it falling in the tub, had water spilled all on it, or from falling in a pool, that it is probably totaled and can not be repaired.

Now if it was drenched by coke or another sticky substance, it is likely to be ruined. If it was just plain water, there might be hope. A lot of times, if you just let them alone and give them a little while to dry out thoroughly, they will work like it always did, occasionally. Not every time.

If this does not work, it may still be able to be restored. There are repair sources where you can send it that may repair your water logged phones and in many cases will return your records with it. This might cost you a certain amount of money to do it, but with the cost of a combination phone that can do a variety of things the repair money can still be more cost efficient than acquiring a new phone.

After your phone goes for an unexpected bath, just try to be smart and see if it repairs itself. If you can not make it work send it to a cell phone healer for CPR, cell phone repair.

Your Cell Phone, Water, and a Sticker

By : Jim Corkern
Water is a part of our everyday lives, but most of us who own electronic devices can readily admit that it is not only the source of live, but also the source of some pretty pricey problems.It is every cell phone or blackberry owner's nightmare: dropping that $400 device into the bathtub or into the pool.

What do you do with it after you drop it into water? How late is too late to save it? And if it can be saved, how do you do it? Well, if you have a newer cell phone, odds are that if you drop it in water, you will not be able to get the phone's warranty to cover the water damage.

It is not covered under most cell phone warranties and this is one reason that you should be especially careful if you plan on getting your phone anywhere near water. The new phones have been equipped with small white stickers both inside the battery compartments and on the circuit board deeper inside the phone.

When the phone gets wet (or when it is simply exposed to humidity that is just too high), the sticker changes color due to a powdered dye underneath it. When you take your phone to the manufacturer to try and file a claim, they tell you that they cannot give you any compensation because the phone has been water damaged, even if you have not actually dropped the phone in water. If humidity is too high, the sticker trips and you are out of luck.

What can you do to try and remedy this problem? If you live in an area that is subject to pretty high humidity, you can take a piece of satin finished scotch tape and place a piece over the sticker on the battery compartment. The problem is getting to the other sticker that is usually on the phone's circuit board. If you can manage that, then hats off to you. If your phone stops working and you need to file a claim, remove the tape.

If you do happen to drop your phone in the water, get it out in under 20 seconds and remove the power supply completely. Submerge it in a bowl of uncooked rice at least overnight and do NOT try to power on the phone until you are completely certain it is dry. If you put the battery back in and it works, congratulations. If not, try using it with your AC adapter. If this works, all you need is a new phone battery.

Mobile Phone Safety

By : Chris Marshall
It is a sad fact that mobile phone theft is a common occurance in our modern society. Phones are often stolen to be sold on and with ever changing models and special features, the lastest phones are in increasing demand and more likely to be the target of a theft.

What is even sadder is that children of school age are the most likely to be victims of mobile phone theft. However, this does not mean that everyone should not take steps to prevent themselves from being a victim of mobile phone theft. There a few simple precautions that can be taken to decrease your chance of having your phone stolen and they are as follows.

Around a quarter of all mobile thefts occur when the phone is being used or can be seen by others. The statistics are even higher in city centres. Therefore, if you are out in a busy place avoid using your phone, even for text messaging. If you are using your phone then not only are you putting it on display, then you are probably not concentrating on your surroundings and the people around. This makes you more vulnerable to mobile theft.

Also avoid having your phone on display, such as round your neck or on a belt clip. This clearly advertises that you not only have a phone but the model that you have. Phones on a lanyard can be easily snatched and used to pull a victim in the direction a potential thief wants.

In fact, London's Metropolitan Police advise that you treat your mobile phone like you are holding a 100 pound note in your hand.

Here are some facts about mobile theft that hopefully you can use in order to understand the situations that could make you more vulnerable:

- 90% of offenders are male and 80% of victims are also male
- The majority of robberies are committed by offenders working in groups
- The peak age for offenders is 16
- The peak time for theft of mobiles belonging to people under the age of 18 is between 2pm and 10pm
- For over 18s the peak time for theft is between 10pm and 6am
- A mobile phone is stolen around every three minutes in the UK

In order to protect yourself and your mobile phone, there are steps you can take in case you become victim of a theft. Firstly, by typing *#06# into your phone, you will get what is called the IMEI number (15-digit serial number). Keep a safe note of this number, and should your phone get lost or stolen then it can be blocked by your phone service provider rendering it useless to anyone who finds or steals it.

Also take steps to mark your phone with your postcode and house number using an ultra violet pen. This acts as a deterrent and should your stolen or lost phone be recovered it can easily be traced back to you. Take steps to register your phone with the supplier when you purchase it so that they have your details on record in relation to the actual phone unit. Finally, use your phone's security lock code or PIN to stop anyone else using it. For more information about activating your PIN, refer to the manual that came with your handset.

If someone tries to take your phone from you by force, it may be best to give it to them. This will help you avoid getting injured. If your phone is stolen then report it to the police and your service provider straight away. By providing them with as much detail as possible about the phone, including the IMEI number, then the handset can be barred on all networks and will be useless to thieves.

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The Anti-Social Mobile Effect

By : Jonathon Hardcastle
Traveling with any type of public transportation vehicle today in a metropolitan city, one could easily assert that the common mobile use has embraced different societies and penetrated the communication practices of people of all ages.

Answering a sleek mobile phone that rings, by loudly reproducing a lesser quality version of the latest music hit, while ridding a packed bus or a crowded train carriage, is considered to be common practice. At the same time, playing games with your cell phone, or calling family or friends to let them know where you are and what you will be doing next, needs no justification as to whether it might be viewed as a token of responsibility or a mechanical act of boredom. Given the fact that mobile telephony has took by storm various publics in almost every continent, finding the fine line between living a mobile-saturated life and using your mobile as a convenience tool has become the subject of colorful debates.

According to researchers, citizens of the US, Finland, Japan, Germany, Italy and the UK have become the pioneers in exploring different technological developments in relation to their everyday tasks. Surfing through the Internet over a mobile phone while ridding the metro, or answering phone calls and sending e-mails while ordering the morning's coffee, are examples of scenes almost everyone has witnessed at some point or another. However, this new type of social network, mastered by the latest mobile technologies, does not necessarily bring people together according to some critics.

People reach for their cell phones in an effort to connect with others, but the mere notion of being isolated from the rest of the world in order to reach someone on the other end of a telephone line, with whom you do not necessarily interact, contradicts the whole idea of "closeness" or "contact." But numbers speak otherwise, as the mobile phone ownership has tremendously increased over the last two decades.

Unfortunately, as Kofi Annan's 2000 speech to the Australian Press Club pointed out, "half of the world's population has never made of received a phone call." Digital divide, the technological gap the exists between the developed and developing countries of the world, has become the central point for sociologists, developers and scientists, who now speak of a digitally misplaced 50 percent that drifts further and further away from the rest of the technology-savvy half.

But, even in the midst of the heavy mobile telephony users, isolation and annoyance have recently come to destroy what some would like to translate as a new type of group dynamic. The telecom industry, powered by the new technologies that emerge, targets contemporary mobile phone customers to form an extremely technology dependent crowd.

Smaller in size, carrying cameras and having wireless internet capabilities, today's mobile phones are packed with useful or totally useless features. Only the future will determine which of those can in fact bring people together or further push forward the anti-social factor.

Cost Effective Mobile Communication with TracFone

By : Kip Goldhammer
There are many reasons why TracFone has become so very popular among cell phone users today. This cell phone network provider, owned by America Movil, is the most popular prepaid wireless network service in the US. A prepaid network is that in which you have to charge up your cell phone by paying some amount beforehand, and then you can use your phone till the amount become zero. When that happens, you charge up again and continue using.

There are many advantages of using prepaid cellular networks like TracFone. Here we list a few of the most obvious ones:

- You save money with prepaid networks. This is because you pay up in advance and then you have to use your cell phone only as much as you have paid. With postpaid networks, users tend to get careless as they have to pay a bill at the end of the month. This difference is quite akin to having an economical debit card instead of a frivolous credit card.

- There are many less hassles in getting a TracFone prepaid card connection than in getting the postpaid cards. The documentation is pretty straightforward. You will need to submit some personal identification and some address proof. However, you will not have to give anything on your income or your credit card. Since you are paying in advance, TracFone providers do not much care about these identifying details.

- A TracFone is activated almost as soon as you charge the card at their center. Again, this is because TracFone does not need to verify details such as bank records and credit card records. Your activation is done right away.

- There is no monthly bill to put up with. Since it is a prepaid account, you have paid for your TracFone usage well in advance, and you do not have to pay bills on a monthly basis.

- Also, you are spared from all kinds of additional costs. Postpaid wireless providers will charge a fixed sum per month, which goes towards the rent of the service. Even if you haven't used the cell phone at all during the month, you have to pay this rental amount. Since this rental amount is not present with TracFone, your total expense on the phone is significantly lesser.

In this way, a prepaid TracFone subscription becomes much more economical than some of the costlier postpaid ones. However, being cheaper does not mean that you have to put up with compromises. TracFone's services are impeccable, and they are compatible with GSM, TDMA and CDMA, which are the most popular technologies available today. Also, you get a whole range of bonus features, such as hundreds of thousands of free ringtone downloads that will play for you in both polyphonic and real sound versions.

Is There A Solution For Bad Cell Connections?

By : Anthony Wayne
Bob Bentz co-owner of Advanced Telecom Services has heard many tragic stories from friends and co-workers alike about losing important calls on their cell phones.

His friend Mike, a contractor from St. Louis, lost the chance to bid on a huge project becuase he had to call the potential client back twice after losing the call in a "bad area". The third time, the potential client was fed up and decided to go with someone he knew he could get in touch with.

His twin daughters, Alison and Brenda have complained that it's impossible keep up with your high school social life when your phone keeps dropping calls! They have said their friends just don't bother calling back after the call is lost, because they know it will happen again and again.

And then there's the time Bob himself tried to contact his stock broker while on a train to Washington, D.C.. Bob wanted his broker to make an important trade based on a news article he had just finished. Again and again Bob lost the call because of a poor signal, and also lost his chance to make a huge profit.

Because of this, Advanced Telecom Service has decided to give a free cell phone signal booster to anyone who wants one. There's no catch. Finally, you'll be less likely to lose your cell phone connection when in a tall building, elevator, tunnel, or rural area. Cell phone antenna boosters will be sent absolutely free, with no shipping and no handling charges while supplies last. Advanced Telecom Services will even pay for the postage (limited time offer).

Once you install the antenna booster, users no longer need to worry about scratchy background noise or lost calls. Users will find improved, crisp, clear reception in elevators, tunnels, even office buildings. This antenna is discreet and easy to install. Plus, it fits onto any model of phone.

This clever device is like having a four foot long antenna on your phone.

"The distributor made us a great offer on the devices," said Bentz, director of marketing and sales at Advanced Telecom Services. "So we decided to do something that we've never done in our 18 years of business--give away something for free to the public with no obligation. We are asking webmasters to spread the word of this offer by linking to our offer page."

And, businesses can encourage their valuable customers to get one too. All they have to do is link to the Free Cell Phone Signal Booster web page.

Advanced Telecom Services and its subsidiary, Spark Network Services, offers a complete array of text message solutions for advertisers, media, and emergency text message alert services. Its text message solutions include: interactive text message services; text message alerts; text message services for radio stations; text message solutions for newspapers.

Author Resource:- http://www.advancedtele.com/free-cell-phone-signal-booster.htm
Anthony Wayne is a marketing intern at Advanced Telecom Services. Advanced Telecom Services offers text message alerts solutions to advertisers and media.

A Look At Bluetooth Security

By : Gregg Hall

These days, all communication technology faces the issue of privacy and identity theft, with Bluetooth being no exception. Almost everyone knows that email services and networks require security. What users of Bluetooth need to realize is that Bluetooth also requires security measures as well.

The good news for Bluetooth users is that the security scares, like most scares, are normally over dramatized and blown entirely out of proportion. The truth being told, these issues are easy to manage, with various measures already in place to provide security for Bluetooth technology.

It's true that there has been some Bluetooth phones that have been hacked into. Most devices that are hacked into are normally those that don't have any type of security at all.

According to Bluetooth specialists, in order to hack into a Bluetooth device, the hacker must:

1.Force two paired devices to break their connection.
2.Steal the packets that are used to resend the pin.
3.Decode the pin.

Of course, the hacker must also be within range of the device, and using very expensive developer type equipment. Most specialists recommend that you have a longer pin, with 8 digits being recommended.

Fundamentals of security

The "pairing process" is one of the most basic levels of security for Bluetooth devices. Pairing, is two or more Bluetooth devices that recognize each other by the profiles they share - in most cases they both must enter the same pin.

The core specifications for Bluetooth use an encryption algorithm, which is completely and entirely secure. Once the devices pair with each other, they too become entirely secure.

Until they have successfully paired, the Bluetooth devices won't communicate with each other. Due to this pairing process and the fact that it is short range - Bluetooth technology is considered to be secure.

As the news has indicated, experienced hackers have developed ways to get around this level of basic security. There are ways to get around this threat, as you can install software to prevent hackers from getting in.

With Bluetooth becoming more and more popular, it's really no wonder that security is always in question. As Bluetooth gets bigger and better, security will always be something that no one really takes lightly.

If you've been concerned about Bluetooth security in the past, rest assured that newer devices will offer bigger and better security. Preventing hackers from getting in is something every owner is concerned about - and the manufacturer's are very aware.

Do You Have DSL or Cable Internet Service

By : Steve Lee
With the ever changing world of technology there remains one constant. People do not understand all of the terminology when it comes to computers and the internet. At a basketball game I overheard two people discussing their internet and what kind of service they had. One guy said he had a DSL router through his cable company. The other disagreed and said he had high speed internet through the phone company and he thought it was DSL.

Here are a few simple ways to remember what kind of internet service you have if you want to keep you conversation accurate.

1. Many people still have the old slow dial up internet connection. It ties up your phone line and is not the fastest way to be online. Because of where they live this may still be the only option they have.

2. Cable broadband internet comes from the local cable company. You get access to it right through the cable coming into your home. The cable guy will come out to your house and do the installation for you. To do this he splits the connection from your TV to a cable modem box. Then he plugs it into your computer or router.

One benefit of having internet access from your cable company is it doesn't matter how close you live to cable company's office. Wherever you live you will get it at the same speed as everyone else in your neighborhood. One thing that does matter is the number of households subscribing will affect the bandwidth available and at certain times of the day your service will be slower.

3. DSL is short Digital Subscriber Line and is provided by a phone company. You will probably not need an installer to come out to your home to get started. Your phone company will turn on your service and they will send you a DSL modem and DSL router or filters. You can use the phone line you have without ordering another one.

To get connected, you plug one end of a DSL modem into a regular phone jack and the other end into your computer or DSL router. The filters are used to eliminate potential DSL static from phone jacks in which phones are used. These filters fit easily into the phone jacks and then the phone connections are plugged into the filters.

Because you are using your phone line sharing bandwidth with your neighbors is not an issue. However the further away you live from the phone companies office the slower your system will operate.

If you live too far away you may not even be able to get DSL service and would not need a DSL router, modem or filters. You will have to check with your cable company to see what your options are at that point.

Why Cisco Routers Offer A Comprehensive Network Solution For Your Business

By : Steve Lee
Businesses today demand more from their networks than in the past. Networks today now need to support all forms of media including video, voice and data. Access has also changed as thousands of new devices connect to the network via wireless and wired connections. A systems approach requires an integrated system and Cisco routers can provide this for all of your business needs.

A systems approach combines packaging with intelligent services while putting in security, voice, application and routing services all in one. You end up with a more secure system and better use of network resources.

With its integrated services router, Cisco offers a comprehensive solution that minimizes network down time while allowing access to the most critical business needs. Regardless of the size of your business if you need fast secure access Cisco routers offers many features and benefits.

To solve the many challenges of your business your network needs intelligence to play a big role in securing applications in a way that is easy to manage.

IP-based voice, wireless, and security are only the first in a new wave of advanced applications that are beginning to change the ways in which businesses operate. Organizations must consider how they can best enable their networks today so that their business can continue to take advantage of new applications quickly and securely to meet their goals.

The main point of preventing and responding to security threats from internal and external sources comes from an integrated strategy of multiple types of protection.

Voice, video, and other types of data are woven into a converged network. Tight integration into the infrastructure of your business means that each new application whether it is video, web, or telephony, is just another media type rather than an entirely different communications system. The applications themselves can intelligently communicate with the infrastructure to meet the constantly changing needs of the system.

Wireless cannot be viewed as an isolated application. This is especially true when wireless access points scale into the hundreds or thousands. An intelligent network provides the framework that enables a wireless LAN solution to take full advantage of existing tools, knowledge, and resources of the wired infrastructure to address critical wireless LAN security, deployment, and control issues.

Unlike specialized niche products, Cisco Integrated Services Routers embed security and voice services as a single system for lower operating costs, simplified management and ease of deployment.

Cisco routers provide the secure communications solutions to thousands of businesses all over the world today. Why not yours as well.

Why Do So Many People Use Linksys Routers

By : Steve Lee
Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California.
A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. There are several reasons for that. Linksys offers a very user friendly way to network all of your computers together. A few benefits of networking your computers with a Linksys router include:

- Share a high-speed, broadband cable or DSL Internet connection so everyone can surf the web simultaneously. Linksys Wireless Broadband Routers have four Ethernet ports and support up to 32 wireless users.

- Access your own private e-mail account while others surf the web. This is a perfect example of the flexibility Linksys gives everyone in your network.

- Share all types of files, including music, digital pictures, and documents

- Store your library of music, pictures, and files all in one place

- View digital pictures and listen to your music anywhere in the house

- Secure your computers against viruses

- Enjoy multi player and head-to-head games with friends or family from any room in the house

- Enjoy playing games online with people all over the world

- And many more...

A common complaint when using a Linksys router is interference between a 2.4 GHz phone system and the wireless network. A few things you can do is change the channel of the phone or the Router so they use different channels. You could also move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router.

It is good to know that Linksys Routers only work with external cable or DSL modems featuring Ethernet ports. They do not work with ISDN, satellite connections, dial-up modems or modems featuring USB or RJ-11 connections. Linksys Routers are compatible with any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP. The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem.

Linksys offers a great support system for any problems you may be having. You view the FAQ's online at Linksys.com. They have a discussion forum where you can ask questions to other Linksys users anywhere in the world. You can submit an email support ticket or call their 1-800 technical support hot line as well.

If you are not wireless or just need to upgrade the hard wired system you currently have Linksys offers the best protection and system performance on the market today. You can buy Linksys products online or at many different retailers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Comp USA, Circuit City, Office Depot, and more.

Why Do So Many People Use Linksys Routers

By : Steve Lee
Linksys is a division of Cisco Systems, Inc., and are the recognized global leader in VoIP, Wireless and Ethernet networking for home, and small business users. They are based in Irvine, California.
A Linksys router is the most popular model available today. There are several reasons for that. Linksys offers a very user friendly way to network all of your computers together. A few benefits of networking your computers with a Linksys router include:

- Share a high-speed, broadband cable or DSL Internet connection so everyone can surf the web simultaneously. Linksys Wireless Broadband Routers have four Ethernet ports and support up to 32 wireless users.

- Access your own private e-mail account while others surf the web. This is a perfect example of the flexibility Linksys gives everyone in your network.

- Share all types of files, including music, digital pictures, and documents

- Store your library of music, pictures, and files all in one place

- View digital pictures and listen to your music anywhere in the house

- Secure your computers against viruses

- Enjoy multi player and head-to-head games with friends or family from any room in the house

- Enjoy playing games online with people all over the world

- And many more...

A common complaint when using a Linksys router is interference between a 2.4 GHz phone system and the wireless network. A few things you can do is change the channel of the phone or the Router so they use different channels. You could also move the phone's base station so that it's farther away from the Router.

It is good to know that Linksys Routers only work with external cable or DSL modems featuring Ethernet ports. They do not work with ISDN, satellite connections, dial-up modems or modems featuring USB or RJ-11 connections. Linksys Routers are compatible with any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP. The router must be connected to a cable or DSL modem.

Linksys offers a great support system for any problems you may be having. You view the FAQ's online at Linksys.com. They have a discussion forum where you can ask questions to other Linksys users anywhere in the world. You can submit an email support ticket or call their 1-800 technical support hot line as well.

If you are not wireless or just need to upgrade the hard wired system you currently have Linksys offers the best protection and system performance on the market today. You can buy Linksys products online or at many different retailers including Best Buy, Radio Shack, Comp USA, Circuit City, Office Depot, and more.

Tips For Going Wireless With Your Own Notebook Computer

By : Steve Lee
In this article we are going to look at the basics of a wireless router. How they work and what you can do to make sure it stays that way. If you have a recent model notebook computer you probably have wireless technology built into it. If not you can get a wireless card to install into your notebook to work in conjunction with your wireless router.

Once you are wireless you will know the joy of picking up your computer and walking anywhere around your house with it. Depending on your signal strength you may even be able to hang out on your patio.

Newer notebooks are Wi-Fi ready. It already has the wireless hardware and software built into your computer. Several people in your family may be wireless as well. It is a beautiful thing to see everyone hang out in the family room with their notebooks all able to work or play online at the same time.

You will always be able to connect using the Wi-Fi network at work or steal bandwidth from someone else. There are hotspots everywhere you go including your own neighborhood. You are better off setting up your system in a secure way to avoid your neighbor's doing this to you and then you do not do it to them either.

If you are not wireless yet you will need a few things to convert your home network into a wireless network.

1. You need a Broadband connection using a Cable or DSL modem. You can not have a wireless network if you are on Dial-Up connection
2. A router to broadcast the wireless signal
3. A wireless computer

To set up your wireless network turn off the power to your computers and your Broadband modem. Your computer will communicate with your router automatically when you start it up enabling you to get on the network without any confusion. The router and your notebook should not need any further configuration. The default settings should work.

Your Internet connection should be present. The Modem will have two connections. One for the Cable or DSL modem and one for your computer.

Take the Ethernet cable that is connecting your computer to the Modem. Reconnect it to your wireless router in the WAN connector. If all the cables are correctly placed, you should now be able to get on the Internet from your existing computers and your wireless computers.

A wireless router allows you to communicate to the Internet. A wireless computer communicates to the router. When the two are working in harmony you have a great system that allows you flexibility to enjoy your notebook whenever and wherever you want.

How A Router Works

By : Steve Lee
In the past when you referred to a router you were talking about a tool that was used to design and shape wood. The internet has changed that.

In its simplest form a router is defined as a device or setup that finds the best route between any two networks. A router is the most important part of a computer network in that it helps data get where it is supposed to be. When it is given the choice of where to make it's delivery one of the tools a router uses to decide where information should go is a configuration table. A configuration table is a collection of information, including:

- Information on which connections lead to particular groups of addresses
- Priorities for connections to be used
- Rules for handling both routine and special cases of traffic

The internet is really an unbelievable invention. Think about this. You can send an email to someone anywhere in the world and they receive your message in a matter of seconds. You can download a file or surf from web page to web page very easily today. All of this because of routers.

An easy way to understand a router is like this. You send a letter to a friend in Australia. They read it and send it back to you. This might take several days or weeks with snail mail. On the internet routers are the mailman that gets your letter to your friend and then their letter back to you.

Routers are very versatile. For example they allow two computers to receive the internet under one IP address simultaneously. An IP address is what allows your computer to connect to the internet. If you have a network of computers a router will allow them to use the Internet with the same access.

In many households today a cable modem is the router. The internet is accessed through the modem directly into a computer. If you have more than one computer you can purchase a router and connect it to the cable modem. The internet is passed through the router and delivered to the computers either through a wire or more commonly today now through wireless technology.

Wireless routers allow you to connect computers, portable computers, personal desk assistants, and printers without using wiring. Wireless routers are excellent for connecting notebook computers to the Internet and networks.

As you are running more computers on your network you may experience a slight drop in speed, but today many broadband routers are able to deliver the internet without much of a slowdown. You probably will not even notice it.

Wireless Networking: The Cutting Edge Of Technology

By : Adrian Adams
One of the fastest growing and most exciting technologies these days is devices that use some sort of wireless network. Wireless networking has allowed almost anyone to use many different devices in a way that not too long ago was unheard of. The most exciting thing about wireless networking is that the development of new technologies is only just beginning.

A new wireless protocol, 802.11N, should be released later this year, which will allow wireless networks to connect over longer distances, and at faster speeds. With this new advancement companies will be able to allow all of their users to connect to the network wirelessly.

This new protocol, coupled with recent advancements in secure connections to wireless networks, will allow businesses to perform tasks wirelessly that they have never been able to do before. Companies utilizing this new protocol will also be able to save quite a bit of money trying to hard wire their offices, by using less wireless routers to do the same task that wired routers did in the past.

Wireless networks have become a very important part of many businesses, because you can construct a wireless network that is separate from your main network that only allows visitors access to the internet and not to any of your precious information. This will also allow you to setup places for visitors to connect to the internet that do not require a desk to be setup or a dedicated computer setup for their access. Instead you can utilize a sitting area and a laptop to achieve the same functionality, without the security risks of someone connecting directly into your network.

Many of the reasons why wireless networks were a faux pas in the past have been addressed and now wireless networks are looked at more and more as a viable alternative to a hard wired network. The best thing about wireless networks is that many new technologies are being released every year that extend the functionality and availability of this fascinating new technology.

The new technologies that are available to construct, and connect to wireless networks is unbelievable. You can connect to a wireless network with a laptop through Wi-Fi, GSM, and even through satellite data cards. Many businesses are creating free hotspots that allow their patrons access to the internet to conduct business, or just send a friend an email.

Many car manufacturers are now offering satellite broadband internet access from within a certain distance of the car, so that people can get an internet connection while they are traveling. Many new types of cell phones and PDAs will allow you to check your email, get your contacts, your calendar, and even access certain web pages right from the phone.

Right now many web pages are not easily viewed, or fully functional on a cell phone or PDA, but many programmers and web designers are working on making their web sites more accessible from all forms of wireless devices.

Many other forms of wireless devices are now being developed that will allow information to be obtained in real-time over great distances. RFID has revolutionized process chain management, because now businesses can track their product from manufacturing to delivery, and everywhere in between. New technologies have been developed recently that allow RFID wireless networks to be formed that can calculate distances between the different devices contained within the network. This will allow a sort of "smart" network to be formed that will allow the devices to "know" when one is on the move, or if one has been lost.

Another very important development in recent years is the use of GPS tracking and navigation. Now we have the ability to know exactly where our products are, and where they are going so we can ensure shipment delivery in a timely manner. When all of these wireless networks are tied together an efficient and productive business can be sure to follow. Wireless networks are a must in this new on-demand world that we live in. If you do not keep up with the times, then you will be quickly left behind.
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Wireless Networking: What It Is, What It Does, And How To Use It

By : Adrian Adams
Wireless networking involves a computer network that transmits data. It is commonly called WiFi. Wireless networking is used to transmit internet service to a large number of customers from a central internet service provider. This is the result of technology advancing to meet the demands of the consumer when it comes to computers and communications. Wireless networking has dramatically changed the way we access the internet, and the impact it has on our lines.

Everything plugged into the network can work together, such as your printer working with your computer to print something you accessed on the internet. Wireless networking relies on a router to receive the transmitted materials and read them. The same router brings information in and sends it back out. A wireless router can handle large volumes of data in just a few seconds, allowing everything to operate very quickly for you.

Wireless networking has lead to millions of individuals relying on their computer for work and for organizing their life. Many of us turn to the internet for everything. We read the news, shop, check the weather, get directions, compare prices, read reviews, even watch movies and listen to music. Wireless networking has allowed the internet to grow and to give us this access to this type of information anytime we want it.

The most common type of wireless networking is the Local Area Network, known as LAN. This involves using radio waves to transmit the data between computers on the same network. Global System for Mobile Communication, or GSM, has three systems - the base station, operational station, and support system. They one you will use is going to depend on your wireless networking needs as well as what is available from service providers in your area. It is likely you with have a LAN server. Both types are effective.

Setting up a wireless network is very simple as well as inexpensive. They are well received because they allow you more mobility with your computer or laptop as there are no wires or cables to be concerned with. With so many of us being on the go in our society, this is the perfect solution for getting everything accomplished. Especially when you consider how many of us use a computer for our personal activities as well as for work on a daily basis.

A wireless network is the perfect solution for sharing resources including internet connections, data storage, printers, and software. It is also enabling more individuals in the work force to operate out of their homes instead of having to commute to an office.

There are some disadvantages of that you should be aware of as well. The connection is often slower. You won't notice it for most of you internet activities, but you will be able to tell a difference when it comes to downloading videos. Due to the limited amount of bandwidth, you may not be able to get online when you need to.

Wireless networks are also easier for hackers to access because they can get into the signal. Security has been a huge issue with wireless networking, and one that the service providers are striving to improve upon.

Compatibility issues are another area of frustration for consumers. Third party certification has been working well to eliminate some of these compatibility issues, but many things still have to be improved upon. You may find the troubleshooting process very difficult with wireless networking because there are too many variables to contend with.

Each individual will have to decide if what wireless networking has to offer them out weighs the disadvantages. Many people find wireless networking to be a viable solution for them, and they make it work. Expect to see many changes to the area of wireless networking as providers continue to improve their wireless networking services.

Extending The Range Of Wireless Networks

By : Ken Snow
Although a wireless transmitter is limited in its range, wireless extension points can be installed to boost its signal and make the range of the network much larger. These wireless extension points are commonly known as repeaters.

Several companies have started to manufacture wireless repeaters, despite the fact that these devices are not part of the wireless standard. Wireless repeaters are designed to resolve certain problems with wireless coverage. The further away you are from where the wireless signal originates, the weaker the signal becomes. Eventually, you can't receive the signal at all, regardless of what equipment you have. The problem is sometimes addressed by running wires out as far as the network coverage is desired, and then have it 'break out' into wireless every now and then using a wireless access point. This is generally more trouble that it is worth, since the idea behind a wireless network is to avoid installing wires! Wireless repeaters resolve the problem in a much better way.

Wireless repeaters work as a relay, taking existing wireless signals and making them stronger. This makes the range of a signal bigger each time. If the repeaters are placed correctly, you can move computers a considerable distance from the wired portion of the network, the router or access point, for example, without failure. The single requirement of this arrangement is that the extension points must overlap; a repeater can't repeat signals that it doesn't receive. Since wireless networking signals are essentially radio signals, repeaters take all the radio signals they receive on a specific frequency and use their power to amplify the signals and rebroadcast them. The signal is not degraded in this process, so it can be repeated as many time as required.

Theoretically, wireless repeaters could be placed in a line for several miles, extending the network out that far, and because these extension points don't need complicated computer technology to operate, they are much cheaper than routers or access points. Some companies combine repeaters and direction antennas to link to LANs that are several miles apart. This is a cheaper method than worrying about connecting over the Internet or installing their own underground lines. In the future, repeater technology could create wireless networks that cover entire cities.

As a consumer, you are currently limited to getting your repeater from large manufacturing firms such as Linksys and D-Link. These companies call their repeaters by different names, including Linksys' Range Expander and D-Link's Range Extender. There are several issues to consider when buying a wireless extension point. The most important is to make sure that it is compatible with the equipment you have. Because there is no standard for wireless extension points, you're better off staying with the same company that makes the rest of your equipment or at least investigate whether any new equipment will work with your system. You should also find out whether an extension point has any Ethernet ports. While it isn't necessary that this is included, it is useful if you want to connect the extension to a wired network. This issue arises basically if you want to connect two LANs in a wireless manner.

How The Advancements In Wireless Technology Have Totally Changed Our Lives

Wireless technology has literally changed our lives. This up and coming method of communication has literally changed the way we live. Many of us cannot imagine a day without using a wireless device. In fact, we use them so much, that we barely recognize them as wireless anymore.

Telephone lines were originally designed to send news reports. Ever heard of getting something over the wire? Journalists still refer to their Associated Press reports as coming over the AP wire, though they most likely travel through the air like all other pieces of information. The invention of the radio demolished the idea of news sent over a wire. In fact, it completely destroyed the concept of the telegraph and eventually the landline telephone.

Computer networking works in a similar manner. Who would choose an immobile stationary system over a wireless one? Why would you choose to actually be chained to a desk when you could move freely about, accessing the internet and other files on a network from the comfort of a couch, a recliner, or a coffee shop. Additionally, while many believe that wireless costs more, this price too is going down, and soon anyone will be able to afford a wireless connection.

WiMAX, short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is steadily making its way unto the wireless market. Its biggest advantage lies in the distance that it spans. Instead of a wireless connection reaching a few meters, it will reach kilometers. Currently some of the strongest WiMAX network reach over 30 miles. It literally spans the length of metropolitan areas, and thus with WiMax, you'll no longer have to search for hot spot sign. Check out wimax.weblongsinc.com for more information about this up and coming form of wireless technology.

Bluetooth has become a mysterious wireless term to non-geeks, but its quickly becoming a household word thanks to its technology in cellular phones. Bluetooth basically is a way to connect hardware. The hope is that instead of seeing a mass of cords behind your television, you'll just have the necessary blue tooth hardware, a wireless connection that connects your DVD player to your television. Everyone hates those mass of wires, or any mass of wires that threatens to ruin the aesthetics of a room, and Bluetooth has the potential to improve the look of just about any system.

Eventually wireless technology will make life simpler. We'll be able to do things in places that we never imagined before. After all, who would think that you could contact a person from across the globe while sitting in a cafe across town, with no cost to either of you. Grandparents in California can talk to their grandkids in Florida while soaking in the rays on the beach. I predict that not only will wireless make life simpler in the future, but that we'll function with it so smoothly, that we won't even notice the wireless technology.
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Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Wireless Routers And Networks

By : Gregg Hall
Many people are afraid to consider a wireless router because wireless routers are relatively new technology. But wireless routers can really simplify Internet access in your home, small business, or large company.

With a regular Windows Internet network you are easily able to access the Internet from any of your computers that are connected to the Network. Most small businesses are extremely happy with this type of set up. The problem that many businesses run into is that the modem has to be on before any of the other computers are able to get Internet.

For businesses that are use to turning off all their equipment in the evenings, remembering to turn the modem on in the mornings can become an ongoing issue.
Sometimes employees may even spend hours with technical support trying to figure out why their Internet is not working, when the problem is simply that the modem was never turned on. A wireless router can solve this dilemma very inexpensively.

With a wireless Internet router all your computers can have Internet accesses easily without worrying about the modem computer being turned on first. Plus employee laptops can easily access reports and other business material without first having to save information to a disk and transfer it to their office computer.

When looking for a wireless router you need to look for both price and quality. You definitely do not want to skimp on this piece of equipment. Look at the speed of the router as well as its range. You want to make sure that you choose a router that will be able to handle the Internet access for all your office computers, this means finding a router that has enough speed to comfortably keep all your employees connected to the Internet at the same time.

Residential customers and very small businesses are all finding the convenience of wireless Internet a great thing. The easy of use that a wireless router provides is perfect for almost any person or business. Plus you don't have to be a technical genius to install a wireless router at home or in a business.

Most wireless routers simply get plugged into a hi-speed Internet line and you go through a basic step by step computer set up. Some computers don't even need a set up process and they will automatically recognize the wireless router and connect to it.

After plugging in your wireless router you might need to have a brief conversation with your Internet provider to register your device and confirm your set up. But after that, you are really off and running. You can connect as many computers as you would like to your system and easily use laptops throughout the office. Plus you will no longer be wasting man hours trying to figure out why your Internet is not working, when the problems was simply that the main modem computer had not been turned on yet.

The Truth About Bluetooth Headsets

By : Christopher Smith
Everywhere you look, companies are producing Bluetooth Headsets faster than the rising cost of gasoline. Nokia, Sony, even Verizon Wireless is unveiling the newest trend in Blue Tooth technology, the headset. Demand is high, and understandably so. Studies have shown that many accidents occur while people are dually driving and speaking on cell phones. A Blue Tooth headset can solve the problem by freeing both hands for the wheel and allowing people to focus their attention on the task at hand-driving.

Now, for those who are unfamiliar with Blue Tooth and headsets that utilize this mobile technology, don't let the name fool you. Maybe you have conjured up images of geeky brains in MIT walking down the street with electric pulsating wires stemming from football helmets as they signal to each other in modified walkie talkies- nothing could be further from the truth. Today's modern headsets are little more than a comfortable, small and lightweight piece that rests over the ear. This technology is revolutionizing the way people communicate wirelessly and if modern manufacturers and patents are a clue to the future, will soon replace the traditional hand held cell phone.

Not exactly a headset, but you can see a great pair of Blue Tooth wireless sunglasses worn by "Dog" on the A&E hit series, "Dog the Bounty Hunter". I wonder what other nifty gadgets the Dog has on the show! But if you look closely, you can catch the Dog speaking into his glasses (no and not in common "Bond" spy fashion) and see the rest of the team hear his words loud and clear.

With the announcement that Verizon is releasing the Logitech Headset and making it available to all of their wireless customers, we are sure to see a sudden rise in the amount of Bluetooth headset wearers.

As testament to the sudden interest in headsets, the company Late On has just received an order for their mobile headsets to be released. These headsets are so versatile; they can be clipped on to a collar and are perfect for conducting phone conversations, as well as for listening to MP3 files.

One of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile phones is also embracing the design of Blue Tooth headsets, Nokia. With three new Nokia headsets soon to be released we can see that the major companies are investing their own dollars in the production of these wireless devices that give users greater freedom and mobility. The world is pulling the wires on many of their devices and now we can see that Blue Tooth headsets are winning the race in mobile technology, with hands waving freely at the finish line.

Gaming: On Your Time On Your Phone

By : Sandy Baker
There are many individuals who love to use their phones for other reasons beyond making a phone call. The good news is that for everyone out there that loves to use their phones to play games, there are many options to consider. Many mobile phones do come preprogrammed with a few pretty decent games, but these are not enough, most of the time, to keep the individual entertained.

But, with the use of gaming solutions through the mobile phone, there are many more options that can be utilized. By plugging into services that allow for games to be downloaded to the mobile phone, the user can now play many more games and play them whenever they want, wherever they want.

These services allow for some of the hottest games to be downloaded to the mobile phone as well. They are not just the same old games, but games with excellent graphics and very cool tools to use with them. As long as the mobile phone has the technology to handle it, there is no limit to the type of game that can be downloaded.

So, what? Many don't realize why this is so valuable. But, a good look at the average day will reveal many times where the user of the mobile phone could be enjoying some gaming time instead of wasted time. Car rides, waiting for appointments, and just plan old down times all can be utilized much better this way. There is little doubt that there is room to play with these.

The services range in price and in game selection but the most experienced gamer to the least can benefit in a number of ways from these services hands down. Those that have the right technology and the love of games of all sorts, have the opportunity to take advantage of this at any time that they want to.