Maybe you’ve heard that having a router is a good idea. Perhaps you’ve even heard that you need one. But is it worth spending the money? Routers make a difference by enhancing performance using routing protocols and routing tables. In addition, routers improve security with an onboard packet filtering firewall. Also, routers allow you to …
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You most likely own a cell phone or a mobile phone, as some people call it. Even if you don’t, you’re probably familiar with them. A cell phone is a wireless phone that uses radio technology to communicate with a network of radio towers called cell towers. Each tower provides an area of radio reception …
The internet is made from small networks built behind routers called LANs or Local Area Networks. For example, your network at home is a LAN. Other computers, including servers with webpages, are also on LANs. The internet connects these LANs so they can communicate. When connecting your device or LAN to the internet, it’s best …
Have you ever noticed the no cell phone signs at the gas station and wondered why you’re not supposed to use your phone at the gas station? Initially, cell phone makers feared sparks created by the small motor in a cell phone could ignite fumes. This has never happened, and in modern cell phones, this …
When you get a new router, it comes with a boring predetermined SSID or signal name. Often something associated with the manufacturer. But, what should you change it to? It’s important to change your SSID or signal name to something that isn’t personally identifiable, but that’s memorable enough to pick it out from a list …
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When you hear people talk about phones, sometimes you’ll hear them use the terms ‘cell phone’ and ‘landline.’ But what are they, and how do they differ? A landline is a telephone that is connected via copper cables using the traditional telephone system. The phone number is associated with a physical address. A cell phone …
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You’ve heard of routers, and you’ve heard of modems, but which one is better? Well, that’s not really the right question. Modems and routers are two different devices, so you can’t appropriately compare them. An exception is the modem and router combination. The modem router combo is better than a standalone modem. It offers security, …
When I use my phone, it sometimes gets quite hot. Usually, when I spend too much time on YouTube or using a data-heavy way of communicating like video chat. Cell phones get hot when the battery supplies a large amount of power and is draining relatively quickly—usually caused by having applications running in the background …
So you have a phone with mobile data on your plan. Additionally, your device can use WIFI. But which is better? It’s better to use WIFI when it’s available and switch to mobile data when it isn’t. Because this is optimal, your device already facilitates this process. Doing so conserves mobile data, saving it for …
So you need speed from your internet connection, but you’re trying to decide if you can get away with WIFI or you need to run cables. Wired ethernet is faster than WIFI most of the time. Modern WIFI routers boast impressive throughputs, but these are during ideal conditions. Interference from other signals, obstacles blocking line …
