White Paper: Powerline Networking
System Architecture The above figure shows the architecture of a powerline networking system (in particular a HomePlug AV system). The Higher Layer Entities (HLEs) above the H1 (Host) Interface may be bridges, applications or servers that provide off-chip services to clients below the H1 Interface. The Data Service Access Point (SAP) accepts Ethernet format [...]
Read moreIncrease the Range of Your Wireless Network
Have you ever been surfing the net and noticed that you suddenly lost connection? Or that it suddenly became drastically slow? If you don’t want to purchase a new router (if you do: buy an N router from either D-link, or Linksys), you can increase your range for free. There are two methods that I [...]
Read moreShare a Printer on the Network
You have more than one computer in your home don’t you? Just because you have multiple computers doesn’t mean that you need multiple printers as well! Sharing your printer(s) between computers is a great way to save some money and save yourself the headache and hassle of managing multiple overpriced inks! Does this mean that [...]
Read moreTroubleshoot Broadband
Have you ever discovered that your internet doesn’t work, but you have no idea what could be causing the problem? It isn’t as simple as you might think…it could be your ISP, your cable or DSL modem, your router, your computer, your wireless signal, your security gateway (if you are a geek like me…), [...]
Read moreSet Up an Ad-Hoc Network
An ad hoc network is a temporary connection between computers and devices used for a specific purpose, such as sharing documents during a meeting or playing multiple-player computer games. You can also temporarily share an Internet connection with other people on your ad hoc network, so those people don’t have to set up their [...]
Read moreConnect a Laptop to a Secure Network
As easy as wireless networking has become on the Windows side of the fence the last few years, there can still be issues that make us pull our hair out! I recently met a gentleman who had a problem getting his laptop onto his secure wireless network. Anyone familiar with networking knows that this [...]
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