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Wi-Max - Lets B wireless...!!!

WiMAX is one of the hottest broadband wireless technologies around today. WiMAX systems are expected to deliver broadband access services to residential and enterprise customers in an economical way. Loosely, WiMax is a standardized wireless version of Ethernet intended primarily as an alternative to wire technologies ( such as Cable Modems, DSL and T1/E1 links ) to provide broadband access to customer premises. More strictly, WiMAX is an industry trade organization formed by leading communications component and equipment companies to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless access equipment that conforms to the IEEE 802.16 and ETSI HIPERMAN standards. WiMAX would operate similar to WiFi but at higher speeds, over greater distances and for a greater number of users. WiMAX has the ability to provide service even in areas that are difficult for wired infrastructure to reach and the ability to overcome the physical limitations of traditional wired infra...

Top 10 Ways to Get Free Wi-Fi Anywhere You Go

Whether you're traveling or   just trying to get out of the house   a bit more, there's one thing that plagues us everywhere we go: Wi-Fi. We may not have that cloud of Wi-Fi covering the planet yet, but you   can   find free Wi-Fi almost anywhere, if you know how to look. Here's what you need to know. 10. Know Which Hotels and Businesses Always Have Wi-Fi Full size A  lot  of businesses these days offer free wi-fi, even big chains like Starbucks and McDonalds. Learn which ones do and remember them. You can start off by checking out  this list of unexpected places you can get free Wi-Fi , as well as our  our guide to Wi-Fi friendly hotels  and our #freewifi  tag. You might be surprised at how many people actually offer it with no strings attached.  Photo by  Ken Hawkins . 9. Use a Hotspot Database Full size If you don't have one of those locations around, though—or if you can't stand the smell of coffee—it's time to turn to a...

Wireless Network Security

WI -Fi, thanks to its easy setup and widespread use, has made itself popular in many households. The wireless technology connects multiple devices, including computers, phones, and tablets, thus making it easier for them to ‘communicate’ with each other. So, for example, you want to control your living room computer whilst sitting comfortably in your bedroom, thanks to Wi-Fi, you can do that simply by installing a few remote control apps  on your smartphone. Moreover, you can snap a picture of yourself, send it to your laptop, and then send it to your printer for a nice printed pic. The possibilities are endless; however, they’re not without risks. These days, more and more wireless networks fall prey to intrusions,  hacking , and unauthorized usage due to the user’s failure to adopt necessary security measures.   Here at TechSource, we've compiled a nice list of all the essential steps you must take in order to secure your wireless network. Make sure your Wi-Fi network i...

10 Tips for a Total Online Security

                                                     With the sudden rise in the Internet usage across the globe over the past  few years, there has also been a rise in the amount of online scams and  frauds. Today most of the Internet users are unaware of the most prevailing online threats which pose a real challenge for their safe Internet usage. As a result, Online Security has become a questionable factor for the most Internet users. However it is still possible to effectively combat online insecurity provided that the users are well aware of the common scams and frauds and know how to protect themselves. A study shows that over 91% of the Internet users are unaware of the online scams and are worried about their security. Well if you are one among those 91% then here is a list of 10 tips to ensure your total online security. ...