The Acer Aspire One uses a wireless network interface controller, also known as a wireless card or wireless adapter, to connect to the Internet. Attached to the adapter is an antenna that enables the ...

To help readers follow the instructions in this article, we used two different typefaces: Boldface type is used to identify the names of icons, agendas and URLs. Sans serif type indicates the names of ...

NIC, an acronym for Network Interface Card or Network Interface Controller, is a device installed on a computer for enabling it to connect to a computer network. It is also known as a network or a LAN ...

Hackers are having a field day with unsecured wireless networks. Here's how to keep them from snooping around your company's wireless communications. The driver of the unmarked van outside your office ...

The reasons are easy to understand. Wireless network communication means your home-based customers can now have all their computers communicating with each other and the Internet without the need, ...

Because this is a two-part article, we won't repeat the instructions on attaching a wireless router to your network. If you need help with that process, please refer ...

Have you ever heard of the Network Adapter? It’s a critical hardware component found in almost every modern computer. Without it, your computer will still be a powerful machine, but it will lack ...

“Hot spots” are in vogue. I cringe when I think about Intel Corp.’s new push to provide free Wi-Fi access across the country so people can try it out. The promotion promises “free wireless access for ...

The CLUWnet pilot project was implemented in September 2002, providing wireless networking coverage to originally 7 buildings. Now the CLUWnet network has been expanded to include all residential ...

Q: I have a Toshiba Satellite laptop and we have a wireless network. Since we started using our new Comcast modem several months ago, I have had problems getting connected to the Internet. At first, I ...

The CLUWnet pilot project was implemented in September 2002, providing wireless networking coverage to originally 7 buildings. Now the CLUWnet network has been expanded to include all residential ...