IT & network
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of WANs
Do you have a wide area network (WAN) at your company? If you operate globally, you probably do. That's because WANs are powerful business tools.
An Insight into Subnet Masking
Subnet masking explained In a local area network, network devices are connected in close proximity with each other and require logical grouping to work
Using public WiFi, security tips and Passpoint
WiFi access is everywhere. And with millions of public WiFi hotspots there's no excuse for not staying connected. WiFi hotspots are great for when you're out an
How WiFi Has Changed the World
Life before the Internet Despite the fact that many of us experienced life before WiFi, it has become virtually impossible to imagine our personal and working l
BYOD in the workplace
Bring your own device, or BYOD, is a phenomenon allowing personal laptops, tablets and smartphones into the workplace to gain online access and view company
The History of WiFi
Since its inception, WiFi has played an integral role in keeping us connected at home and in public. We've come to expect a standard degree of connectivity
Hotspot 2.0, Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot
So what is Hotspot 2.0, how does it relate to Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot (NGH), and what is all the fuss about? Confused? You would be forgiven if you we
Does your WiFi hotspot allow access to adult content?
A recent research project by AdaptiveMobile concluded that over one third of all the UK's cafés and restaurants had no content filtering in place, meaning that
Repeat after me - Repeaters vs Access Points
For most technically-minded individuals, a trip to a local computer shop is a fairly routine exercise. For others, it may be a less frequent but still