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An Insight into Subnet Masking

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

14 July 2016
Using public WiFi, security tips and Passpoint

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

24 March 2016
How WiFi Has Changed the World

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

10 August 2014
BYOD in the workplace

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

19 July 2014
The History of WiFi

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

24 May 2014
Hotspot 2.0, Passpoint and Next Generation Hotspot

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's all the fuss about? Confused? You'd be forgiven if you we

11 February 2014
Does your WiFi hotspot allow access to adult content?

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 Cafes and restaurants had no content filtering in place, meaning that

29 September 2013
Repeat after me - Repeaters vs Access Points

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

29 June 2013