Category Archives: Wireless Networking

Understanding Wireless Principles.

In our interconnected world, wireless networking is crucial for seamless communication between devices. For Cisco CCNA candidates, mastering wireless principles is vital for understanding network design, security, and management. On this page we  explore essential wireless concepts, including nonoverlapping Wi-Fi channels, SSID, encryption, and the basics of virtualization, particularly virtual machines. I. Nonoverlapping Wi-Fi Channels Wi-Fi networks operate… Read More »

What is a Wireless Access Point?

Wireless Access Point Explained. A wireless access point (WAP) is a networking device that enables wireless-capable devices to link to a wired network. A wireless access point acts as a central hub for connecting various wireless devices such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets to the local area network (LAN) without the need for physical cables. This allows users… Read More »

How To Troubleshoot Problems with Bluetooth Enabled Devices.

Bluetooth is a sort of wireless communication, initially developed in the 1990s by Ericsson, a Swedish telecommunications company. The name “Bluetooth” is derived from the 10th-century Scandinavian king Harald Bluetooth, symbolizing the technology’s intent to unite varying communication protocols like King Harald united Denmark and Norway. Bluetooth operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band,… Read More »

Understanding Windows Firewall.

How to Secure your Network with windows firewall

Windows Firewall Explained with Example A firewall is a hardware or software that monitors the traffic moving through a network gateway. A firewall can be configured to block or allow traffic based on defined criteria (ACLs). Firewalls block or allow random pings from a remote site to your computer or programs from your computer that attempt to access… Read More »

Understanding Wireless Broadband.

What Is Wireless Broadband? Broadband technology is simply the term given to high-speed Internet access. Broadband replaced the analog modem. A broadband connection can be delivered in several different methods, ADSL, Cable, and satellite. With a broadband router, you can connect two or more computers to share an Internet connection at home or office. Broadband uses a technology… Read More »