How to: Set Up a Wi-Fi Hotzone Using Meraki (Part II)
[May 9, 2008]
More tips on how to configure a Meraki system for low-cost Wi-Fi Internet sharing in areas, such as neighborhoods and main city streets.How to: Define Minimum SNR Values for Signal Coverage
[May 8, 2008]
The performance of an RF site survey requires more than just ensuring that users are able to connect to an access point. Learn what signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to use for defining effective range boundaries.
How to: Set up a Wi-Fi Hotzone Using Meraki (Part I)
[May 7, 2008]
Learn what to plan for when setting up a Meraki system for Wi-Fi Internet sharing in areas, such as neighborhoods and main city streets.
How to: Convert a Wireless Router into a FON Spot
[April 29, 2008]
Learn how to convert a mundane wireless router into a FON Spot router, with a firmware upgrade.
How to: Set Up a FON Spot
[April 25, 2008]
A step-by-step guide to joining the international league of Foneros who provide one another with free, broadband Wi-Fi access via FON spots at their homes or businesses.
Minimize WLAN Interference
[April 16, 2008]
Interference from microwaves, 2.4GHz phones, Bluetooth-enabled devices, or other RF sources can degrade the performance of your wireless LAN. We show you how to identify and avoid interfering signals.
Things to Consider When Using the iPhone Outside the U.S. (Part II)
[April 16, 2008]
More tips on how to avoid killer phone bills when using your iPhone outside the U.S.
Optimize Your Access Points
[April 8, 2008]
Get the most from your 802.11b/g wireless network by properly setting the RF channels in your access points.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru, Episode II
[April 7, 2008]
In Episode II of this new monthly column, Aaron Weiss, our resident Wi-Fi Guru, will answer your burning questions about small-scale Wi-Fi deployments. In this special, themed episode, he covers a variety of ways to extend your range.
Five Steps to Secure Endpoints
[April 2, 2008]
The adage 'the best defense is a good offense' certainly applies to keeping your network safe from digital criminals. Symantec offers five preventative tips you can employ at your company.
WPA Security Tips
[March 27, 2008]
While WPA with PSK is more secure than WEP, it is not infallible. Learn how you can use it to its fullest advantage to protect your Wi-Fi network.
Part I: Things to Consider When Using the iPhone Outside the U.S.
[March 27, 2008]
You can't leave your iPhone behind when traveling overseas--perish the thought!--but how can you avoid hefty international roaming charges and other fees?
Protect Yourself from Online Fraud
[March 25, 2008]
What's the perfect gift for Global Consumer Fraud Protection Month? Information, of course. We’ve pulled together ten of our best security-related tutorials to help you defend yourself and your business against hackers and other forms of attack.
Get Fast, Free Smartphone Phone Internet Access with Wi-Fi
[March 11, 2008]
You can save a lot of money and gain a lot of speed if your smartphone supports Wi-Fi networking. Here's how to set up your Windows Mobile device for WLAN access.
Measure Network Performance: iperf and ntop
[March 11, 2008]
Best of ENP: iperf and ntop can give you handy, readable information on where the traffic is flowing on your network.
