Making The Most Of Your Wireless Internet | The Communication Blog

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Making The Most Of Your Wireless Internet

By Brian Lakeman

Many individuals feel that since they have broadband internet that it is impossible to spread this connection throughout their home or workplace. There are many wireless devices available that make it really simple to transmit your wireless internet through your home or workplace without needing to wire the complete building.

Nearly all internet companies now probably will offer you a wireless router at a very reasonable amount. Should you purchase your own you may find that your internet provider does not want to offer service or tech support to you , while purchasing a device directly thru their company will provide you with an outlet to get the support you require for your wireless devices. This can be incredibly beneficial especially if you are not very tech savvy.

One of the biggest reasons that people are choosing wireless internet to wired is because it allows you not only to use the devices around your home online like your Xbox 360, Playstation 3 or laptop but also allows your guests to link their cell phones, Blackberries, and iPhones through your wireless router. Many people fear going wireless because they are afraid that they will be allowing others access to their information and internet connection.

The current system allows you to place a WEP or WPA code into your wireless device. This will only allow access to those who are informed of the pass code. This will stop most novice hackers from accessing your web connection. It does not guarantee that an expert won't be able to hack in, however this is a rare occurrence especially if you shut down your devices when you are not using them.

Failure to program a code will allow others to have access to your internet connection and this for the most part will allow passersby as well as those who reside in the immediate area to access your internet connection and use it for their own purposes. For the most part however this will not really result in problems for you either.

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