The signal strength of a wireless connection is one of the most important factors that has to be considered. If the signal strength is to low it can happen that the connection cannot be established at all or that it will fail while being connected. This can lead to all kinds of problems such as [...]
Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor
Posted by Martin in The Web, Windows, software TAGS in The Web, Windows, software6
Jul
Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor is a gadget for Windows Vista and a widget that is requiring the Yahoo Widget Framework for Windows XP and Apple Macintosh OS X. It’s an application for wireless users that displays all kind of information about discovered wireless networks that are currently in reach.
The radar view seems to be the favorite [...]
Why you should not run an Open Wi-Fi
Posted by Martin in Security, The Web TAGS in Security, The Web11
Jan
Security Expert Bruce Schneier wrote a commentary on Wired yesterday where he admitted that he was using an Open Wi-Fi and that he could not see what was wrong with doing so. He refused to accept security reasons because he said that the computer had to be secured as well and that an Open Wi-Fi would essentially be the same as using Wi-Fi on airports or Internet cafes.
21
Dec
Wireless Networks are becoming more and more common these days and lots of people are ignoring the fact that they have to secure their wireless lan. Seth Fogie from informit estimates that about 40-50% of all wireless lan users use no protection at all for their network.
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