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 ...

It's fall 2011 and your college's Bio 101 class is filled to its 87-student capacity. More than half the students sit hunched over laptops taking notes. At everyone's feet lie backpacks containing one ...

Which wireless access point is best? Wi-Fi has become an essential aspect of everyday life around the globe. Whether it’s doing our jobs or connecting with family and friends, it’s the backbone 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 ...

Although other companies have already shipped high-speed wireless adapters and access points based on the 802.11a standard, the entry of two big-name manufacturers—Linksys and Netgear—adds credibility ...

Y ou've often seen, read, and heard recommendations on how best to manage your home network. Most would agree that wired ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

Anybody that has rolled out a wireless network beyond a single office can tell you how complicated the process of deploying and then managing these networks really is. The basic issue comes down to ...

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 ...