Your Guide To Wireless

Zyxel NBG4115

Bulkier than both the Edimax 3G-6210N and D-Link DAP-1350, this Wireless N device from Zyxel looks more like regular-sized router than a portable one. While it comes with a 'compact' moniker, it is more for the home than for travelling. It has a built-in USB port that lets you hook up a 3G modem. What strikes me about this plain-looking router is its ease of use. Like the Edimax device, it quickly allowed me to connect to the Internet once I plugged in Huawei USB modem. No set up was ...

D-Link DAP-1350

Unlike the Edimax router, the D-Link Wi-Fi router is not battery-powered, so you cannot use it while carrying it in your pocket. However, you can still use it on the go as it comes with a USB charger cable that can draw power from your laptop. It also comes with a regular charger which you can plug into a wall socket. Unlike the other two routers featured here, the D-Link Wi-Fidevice requires a bit of work to set up. You have to log in to the settings page via a Web browser (note: Goog...

AT&T 3G MicroCell Pumps Up Coverage

DO YOU FREQUENTLY experience dropped calls or sluggish data service on an AT&T cell phone in a home or small offce that’s supposed to be within the network’s area of coverage? An AT&T 3G MicroCell might help your wireless connection, though in my tests it wasn’t 100 percent reliable. And how much hassle you’ll have depends largely on the layout of both your home and your home network. A white and orange trimmed box about the size of a Nintendo Wii, the 3G MicroCell is a femtocell, that is, i...

Will 4G Wireless Live Up to the Hype?

Perhaps you're started seeing stories about something called 4G and are wondering what it is and whether you want it. Here’s a quick guide to thebasics of 4G wireless. What does “4G” mean? 4G is a marketing term that service providers are using to de scribe the “fourth generation” of wireless services. They typically offer between four and ten times the performance of 3G networks. What technologies run 4G services? The two main technologies are Long Term Evolution (LTE) and WiMax. The IEEE (...

Maximum 802.11n Wireless Range

Some one sent email asking what is the maximum practical range for 802.11n, and how I can get the most range? Wireless range is difficult to define because it is influenced by various factors. The big variable is data rate. For example, it’s possible to extend the range by lowering the data rate. Data rates and effective ranges are also impacted by electrical and physical interference to the wireless radio signal. This includes interference from wireless telephones operating in the 2.4GHz or ...

Bluetooth Basics

The technology of Bluetooth wireless is a short range communications method intended to replace the cables that connect portable or fixed devices while maintaining the highest levels of security. The key features offered by Bluetooth include low power and low cost. The specification in Bluetooth defines a uniform structure for a wide range of devices to communicate and connect with one another. The technology behind Bluetooth has achieved global satisfaction such as enabled devi...

Bluetooth Applications

With Bluetooth being very popular with wireless, it's no wonder there are many applications available for the technology. Below, you'll find the applications for Bluetooth. 1. Wireless networking between laptops and desktop computers, or desktops that are in a confined space and little bandwidth is needed. 2. Peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and printers. 3. Cell phones with Bluetooth technology have been sold in large numbers, as they are able to connect to computers, PDAs (Per...