Muriel asks about WEP and WPA2 wireless security I became a Verizon Fios customer in December. The package included a free wireless router, and was installed by Verizon. I didn’t go wireless until last month when I added a laptop. I’m wondering how old that router is. It appeared to be new because I saw the installer take… Read More »
Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector Windows XP-SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector gives you a lot of information about your Wi-Fi connection – and about others around you 26.4 MB download file size I really like things that tell me stuff I don’t know – or show me stuff I know but I can’t see. Like if… Read More »
If you’re using a home wireless network, you really should consider securing with WPA2 security. There are many videos on the web showing anyone can make a high-gain Wifi antenna with a Pringles can, a copper wire, and a couple of nuts and bolts and grab wireless signals from 1/4 to 1/2 mile away from an open router.… Read More »
Bona lost her wireless (router) security key I have forgotten my security key for my wireless and want to use it on my netbook. How do I find out what this key is? Thanks. Our Answer Here is an easy way to recover your wireless router security key, and it works well most of the time. It’s called… Read More »