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How to boost the wireless ranges of laptops
Learn how to boost the wireless range of a laptop computer so that you can reach the access point of a service provider in this how-to by wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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Which wireless client vendor will keep my network from disconnecting?
Learn which vendors provide universal wireless clients for Windows laptops that may address network and Internet disconnects as well as missing profile problems, in Ask the Expert response from Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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What power supply problems do 802.11n wireless networks pose?
The power supply requirements demanded of 802.11n wireless networks won't be affordable for enterprises until the IEEE standard and supporting network hardware are approved and have caught up. Here are some options for fixing this problem while you w... Ask the Expert
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Will mixing 802.11g and n APs in the same network cause conflicts?
Learn how combining both 802.11g and 802.11n access points (APs) affects network behavior, in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How each wireless technology differs: Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs
This expert response explains the difference between wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, WiMax and WLANs. Ask the Expert
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Why wireless network cards show activity when no one uses the computer
Your wireless network card shows activity when you're not using it. Is someone hacking your unit? See what's using your connection in this explanation from our expert. Ask the Expert
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Wireless networking problems combining 802.11n and 802.11g APs cause
Will using both 802.11g and 802.11n access points cause problems with your wireless network? Learn from Wi-Fi expert Lisa Phifer how to ensure peaceful coexistence between old and new clients sharing the same frequency band, in this answer. Ask the Expert
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Are there 802.11n wireless antenna extenders to boost outdoor signal?
Learn how to increase Wi-Fi range when multipath reflections aren't enough in this advice from our wireless networking expert. Ask the Expert
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How does WiMAX compare to other wireless broadband services?
Learn about WiMAX and similar WAN technologies, such as 3g, in an expert response from Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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How many more users will 802.11n wireless access points support?
Learn about the upgrades in 802.11n wireless access points; including speed, data rates, and bandwidth from wireless networking expert Lisa Phifer. Ask the Expert
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