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How do I setup my home network with pre-installed network cable?

I live in a new home, built in December 2007 with cat5e to all rooms. Despite the fact that all the jacks were only pre-wired for RJ11 jacks and phone connections, can I upgrade the jacks to RJ45 plugs, and if so, how do I network them all together? I am only looking to [...]

Home Network question – Ethernet vs. WiFi?

I have identified two problems with my small (2-computer) home network that I think are related. I want to change, on one machine, from the wireless connection to a wired one because the machine is right next to the router and I think it should be significantly faster. HOWEVER, a) when I have the network [...]

How can I improve my wireless connection on my home PC?

I live in a shared house with 4 other people, we all have the same wireless internet connection. The hub is downstairs, it used to work reasonably fast but now it just so slow and im getting 1 bar all the time.

I have a belkin wireless usb, How can I make my connection quicker?

Good, affordable wireless home security company in Atlanta?

I just moved into a new house in Atlanta, GA and want to get a security system installed in my house. I don’t want to get a land line if I can help it, so I’d like to get one that is capable of wireless monitoring. I’d also like to pay less than the $45 [...]

BEST WIRELESS HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS?

Ok so we are moving next month into a house that we will be renting. Unfortunately, ADT & Brinks dont let renters use their services…which is ok because we dont plan to rent the house forever, so their products would probably be a waste of money anyway.

Ive been online FOREVER it feels like, looking for [...]

is ethernet cable faster then wireless connection at home?

best wireless or wired inexpensive security camera system for home?

How do I find the Security Key or Passphrase for my wireless-N home Router WRT120N(Linksys)?

Wireless security at home?

Is there a way to tell if someone has been using my wireless network when I am not home? Is there a way to find out who and what they were doing? I think my xwife has been parking in my driveway when I am at work just to use the wireless – [...]

Is there an online reference for increasing the security of our home WI-FI wireless network?

How so you put a security password so that others can’t use your wireless connection around home?

how can I find out my security key for my home computer to use my laptop with my wireless modem?

Sorry to be silly but how do I do that.

whats the best way to contact home from a pda with wifi.?

Hey, I have the tungsten C by Palm and it has wifi on it. I am at university all day and we have wifi all over camups. What is a good way to get a message home? I dont think they have skype for Palm OS. Is there another free or cheap calling program like [...]

Wireless laptop connection faster than wired desktop connection on home network?

I have two computers on my home network, a desktop that is connected to the router by ethernet cable, and a laptop that is connected to the router wirelessly. The Internet is faster on the laptop. Why is that so, since both use the same modem?

Is it possible to have a wireless network with a 3km range from your home and have a wep key for security?

When at my friends house it would to go on the net via PSP but he doesent have an internet connection so it would be really handy. Also it would be great if I could get it on ebay as I am a regestered member.

How do I use my CLEAR WiMax Modem on my home network?

I recently got CLEAR internet in Portland, OR. I opted for the “Mobile” option, so I got a USB modem to just plug into my laptop (MacBook Pro)
so that I could ideally connect anywhere. But the problem I’m having is when I am at home I have several other products that I want to connect [...]

what is the best security for my home wireless router?

WAP, or WEP?? Do I really need any security for my home router??

Thanks

Wireless Home Security Monitoring System?

What is the best Wireless Home Security Monitoring System w/ siren… one that would monitor all windows & doors including Garage. I’ve seen ads for ADT, Brinks, GE. Looking for the best system, and ease of installation. (Not sure an installer is necessary or if do it yourselves are just as good.)

Wireless Home Security Monitoring System?

What is the best Wireless Home Security Monitoring System w/ siren… one that would monitor all windows & doors including Garage. I’ve seen ads for ADT, Brinks, GE. Looking for the best system, and ease of installation. (Not sure an installer is necessary or if do it yourselves are just as good.)

Anybody have recommendation for an affordable wireless router for home user with decent security features?

I read that WEP is not safe, as well as WPA-PSK. It’s costly to have WPA or WPA2 with RADIUS server for home user. VPN would be a good idea, but VPN client software is expensive for Netgear wireless router (the only affordable wireless router with VPN).

So, I don’t know what the decent [...]