Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options. November 2003 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Now that life is beginning to return to some semblance of ...

Wireless access points (WAPs) have become a crucial component of modern networking infrastructure in the age of ubiquitous connection. These units are essential for sustaining wireless communication ...

Lucky network administrators get to run cabling in brand new buildings. When linking buildings together, lucky network administrators with big budgets get to run fiber from building to building or ...

A wireless access point connects to your router, usually over Ethernet, and wirelessly communicates with your Ethernet-less devices. Most home users have routers with wireless access points built in, ...

Does flaky Internet connectivity have you scrounging for solutions? The COVID-19 pandemic increased our demand for Internet service due to working from home, online learning for kids, and video ...

When it comes to buying wireless access points (APs), now is a tricky time. Don't forget to keep an eye on the latest from IEEE. Draft 802.11n products are improving but are not yet mature. Today's ...

Thick routers are the old familiar Cisco variety, running their own command-line operating system with thousands of parameters to tweak and tune. Thick routers need plenty of expertise to manage and ...

I have two Linksys wireless access points and I would like to link them together to pass the internet from one to another. Can I do that? I have two Linksys wireless access points and I would like to ...

Maybe you smiled when your boss announced that everyone will work-from-home. You have imagined the convenience of this set-up. You once whispered, "goodbye heavy-traffic," "no more gossips," or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Netgear, the networking giant, has been busy lately ...

Federal law enforcement officials are warning companies of a systematic effort by computer enthusiasts and possibly hackers to mark and map nonsecured Wi-Fi 802.11b wireless access points in many ...