Ask the Wi-Fi Guru, Episode XXIV
[February 5, 2010]
Our monthly Q&A series offers advice to those seeking help with home or small business WLANs. This month our guru helps with a DD-WRT troubleshoot, describes how to divvy up a WLAN and explains how to share a hotel's Wi-Fi connection.Ask the Wi-Fi Guru, Episode XXIII
[January 15, 2010]
Our monthly Q&A series offers advice to those seeking help with home or small business WLANs. This month our guru considers how to implement load balancing features on your home LAN, fix a problem with sites that don't load over a particular piece of gear and avoid finding yourself signed on to a neighbor's non-secure network.
Automate Penetration Testing with Linux and Fast-Track
[January 6, 2010]
Don't let the bad guys run pen tests on your network before you do.
OpenDNS Can Fix Slow Browsing Woes
[December 29, 2009]
With OpenDNS, you can squeeze a little bit more performance out of your Internet connection, and gain some useful security features in the bargain.
Managing PCI DSS Requirements with a WLAN
[December 11, 2009]
If you process credit card data you've got a lot of security responsibilities. If you process credit card data over a wireless network, you have even more.
Enterprise-Grade Security for Your Home WLAN
[December 9, 2009]
We've been over the basics time and time again. Here's how to up your Wi-Fi security to some of the same standards the big companies aim for.
How to: Create Wireless Hosted Networks in Windows 7
[November 24, 2009]
The wireless Hosted Network feature in Windows 7 lets anyone with a supported Wi-Fi adapter and driver become a wireless AP for other Wi-Fi users, while also having the ability to connect to another wireless network.
How to: Protect Your Network
[November 12, 2009]
Industry experts recommend 15 things to protect your network, including wireless device control.
Learn Your Way Around Networking in Windows 7
[November 2, 2009]
Along with its much-touted usability improvements, Windows 7 introduces a streamlined networking interface. Learn all about HomeGroups and improved file sharing.
Ask the Wi-Fi Guru
[November 11, 2009]
Our monthly Q&A series offers advice to those seeking help with home or small business WLANs. Popular topics include DD-WRT, range extension, security, bridging and--strangely enough--how to share Wi-Fi in nautical scenarios. You can find each monthly installment in our Tutorials section, or browse through them all here.
How to: Use iPod touch to Make Voice Calls
[October 9, 2009]
Make on-the-go calls without a cellular contract by combining a second or third-generation iPod touch with a 3G/Wi-Fi router and a VoIP app.
Wi-Fi Planet Guide to Hotspot Safety, 2009
[October 8, 2009]
Surfing the Web from a public hotspot is a much different proposition than surfing from your home or business WLAN. Learn how to protect your system and your sensitive data when accessing public Wi-Fi.
How to: Secure Your WLAN
[October 7, 2009]
Securing a wireless network isn't hard, so long as you know what you're doing. Trusted expert Michael Horowitz sifts through the current misinformation to offer clear guidelines for protecting your Wi-Fi network.
How to: Install DD-WRT (X86) On a PC in Linux
[October 1, 2009]
Our readers asked for it, and we delivered. As a follow-up to our previous tutorial on using Windows-based tools to install DD-WRT X86, here, we do the job with Linux.
How to: Build a Wireless Bridge Using DD-WRT, Part II
[September 30, 2009]
As a complement to our popular tutorial series on DD-WRT, this new series offers a helpful overview of wireless bridges and repeaters, as well as pointers and step-by-step instructions.
