Using a Linksys router at home or at a small business? There could be inherent security holes within the base firmware that comes shipped on the device. The base firmware that comes installed with the EA2700, 3500, 4500 series routers, also referred to as the “Classic Firmware”, has a number of security vulnerabilities inherent with… Read More
Category Archives: Networking
You CAN Boost Your WiFi At Home
If you have bad or spotty reception when you’re out and about, coming back to your home can feel like you’re entering a warm haven of wireless connectivity. But when your wireless reception at home doesn’t always work the way you want it to, you can take these steps to “boost” your system. Get a… Read More
Powerline Networking Makes Home Networking Easy
Powerline networking is a networking standard called Homeplug AV that uses the existing electrical wiring in your house to network your computers and other network devices. It’s always better to plug into your router whenever you can, both for speed and security. It’s also sometimes difficult to receive a WiFi signal in every corner of… Read More
Cloud Computing: Some Hidden Benefits
Many of us use some sort of cloud service, whether we know it or not. Whether it’s just storing contacts across computers or if we use Chrome’s cloud login to save data, the cloud is quickly becoming a valuable and integral part of the internet. There are a number of services, like Microsoft Live Skydrive,… Read More
Small Business Must- Haves– Networking 101
With all of the advances on the internet, any business that can’t use its web services can’t do very much and is seriously limited in its productivity. Whether you need to email appointment confirmations or process credit cards, if you can’t connect, your business productivity will lose all momentum. Small business owners are in a… Read More
Cloud Computing 101: What is Cloud Computing?
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are constantly hearing about cloud computing solutions and how it can potentially benefit their organizations. The truth is, you have probably been utilizing cloud computing for years already, without even realizing it. If you have Facebook, a Gmail account, or banking online, you are actually using the cloud. In essence,… Read More
Home Server Fundamentals
So, you’ve got your projector, your stack of DVDs, a year’s supply of popcorn and want to get stuck in to some serious watching. But that’s yesterday’s way to do it. Why limit yourself to your DVD collection, and only in your house? This article is going to look at considerations you should make in… Read More
Make A Network Cable and RJ45 Wall Jack
Many people prefer to make their own network cables. There are a couple of reasons for this: It’s often cheaper to make your own, and you can make the cables just the right size for your setup, eliminating the clutter of excess cabling. These videos demonstrate proper techniques for making and testing your Cat 5e… Read More
Network Cabling Comparison
All network cables are not created equal. Before running the lines for your home network or office environment, you will want to take into consideration what types of cabling you will need to use for certain runs. Sure, in most cases you will be able to grab a box of Cat 5e UTP from your… Read More
Who Needs Wires? Make A Wireless Bridge!
Assuming you followed my instructions on flashing your router with the latest fancy DD-WRT firmware, then you will be able to transform your router into a wireless bridge instead of an Access Point. Have you ever needed to get internet or intranet to another spot further away from the main Access Point and don’t have… Read More
Flash a Router With DD-WRT Firmware
Sometimes the router that we know and love doesn’t do everything we need it to. If you need additional functionality not currently supported with your default firmware, it might be time to look for an alternative. DD-WRT is a well rounded, exceptionally detailed, and superbly documented 3rd party firmware that will add a lot of… Read More
Our Choice Between Google Drive, Skydrive and Dropbox
And the winner is…all of them. But if you’re going to make us pick, we have to go with Skydrive simply because they offer the most free space. In reality, there is no reason why you should not use all of them. Hey, it’s free, so take advantage of the space and backup your important… Read More