Gadgets

Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go Wireless USB Adapter-Overview

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Product Description

  Wireless USB card: Allows your laptop to connect to the Internet so you can surf the Web, check e-mail, download files and more wherever you go.

  EVDO Rev A technology: For high-speed data transfer rates.

  Built-in usage meter: Allows you to see how many megabytes you have left in your Broadband2Go plan (Broadband2Go plan required, not included; additional fees may apply).

  Operates as a flash drive: With a microSDHC card reader (microSDHC media card not included).

  Plug-and-play installation: For convenient operation.

  Novatel Wireless software included: For expanded functionality.

  Requires Virgin Mobile top-up card (not included): For full operation of the broadband card.

Technical Details

• Networking Equipment Features: LED Indicators, Plug and Play Technology
• Computer Platform Compatibility: Mac, Windows XP, Windows Vista
• Wireless Technology: Wireless USB
• Dimensions:Length: 5.4 “; Width: 5.25 “; Depth: 2.0 “
• Product Weight: 0.3 Lb.

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Cisco-Linksys WRT54G2 Wireless-G Broadband Router-Overview

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From the Manufacturer

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there’s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There’s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

Once your computers are connected to the router and the Internet, they can communicate with each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share all kinds of files–music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your digital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize all of your family’s digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one computer when another’s hard drive starts to fill up.

The new Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature makes it easy to configure your wireless devices. Just push the button on the router and on your other Wi-Fi Protected Setup-enabled wireless device to automatically create a WPA2 connection that protects your data and privacy with up to 256-bit industrial-strength encryption. The router can serve as a DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, supports VPN pass-through, and can be configured to filter internal users’ access to the Internet. Advanced configuration is a snap with the web browser-based interface.

With the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router at the center of your home or office network, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games with flexibility, speed, security and simplicity.

Product Description

The Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router is really three devices in one box. First, there`s the Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect both screaming fast Wireless-G (802.11g at 54Mbps) and Wireless-B (802.11b at 11Mbps) devices to the network. There`s also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. Connect four PCs directly, or attach more hubs and switches to create as big a network as you need. Finally, the Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.

Wireless Data Providers, Services and Technology

Staying connected no longer means being tied down to cables and phone lines. The rapid advances in wireless internet technology have enabled wireless connectivity from the home, office, car, and just about anywhere in North America.

3G Networks, and 3G Service Providers are the among the most in demand wireless technologies.

Learn what is on the way with 4G Networks and LTE – Long Term Evolution Networks.

The ongoing advances in WIMAX, satellite and other wireless technologies are pushing service providers to offer higher speeds at lower prices.

Broadband Access becoming an Essential Service

The rapid advances in services provided over broadband ranging from entertainment, business, and live doctor medical consultation are making broadband internet access a must have for people choosing a place to live and do business. Rural areas that feel left out from advances in technology, businesses, and city dwellers who require mobile access, and greater range eagerly await new wireless internet service offerings

Desktop Computers, Laptops, video game systems, PDAs and phones can connect to the web via wireless networks when you are within the range of a hotspot. A hotspot is a wireless device access point connected to the internet.

Who provides Wireless Internet access?

There is an ever changing list of companies providing different types of wireless internet access. These include:

•             Hotspot Providers: Countless small businesses offer hotspot accross america, many are free

•             Satellite Internet Providers such as HughesNet, Skyway, and Starband

•             Major Broadband carriers are also Wireless Internet Providers such as:

• AT&T
• Cox Cable
• Charter Cable
• Comcast
• NetZero HiSpeed
• Qwest Internet
• Time Warner

How fast are Wireless Connections?

Standard 802.11b connections offer a maximum 11Mbps. In practical terms this translate to 5.5Mbps due to overhead. 802.11a and 802.11g connections offer a maximum of 54Mbps, as with 802.11b this translates to a far slower speed in practical terms, 20Mbps.

Satellite Internet connections are used when cable and dsl solutions are not available or not practical. Such as rural areas, or unserviced areas such as cabins and mountain tops. Since these services are shared, most providers offer 768kbps to 1Mbps.

source: wirelessinternet.org

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Top Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A Wireless Router Choices

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Apple has released the new Airport Extreme Base Station as the best and even the perfect wireless router solution which match with home, school, and even business purposes, it named Apple Airport Extreme Base Station (Gigabit) MB053LL/A Wireless Router. For up to 50 users can use this electronics device which has up to five times of the performance and up to twice of the range of networks created with the earlier 802.11g standard. It is very easy to install and use. Just plug it in, install the software, and in about five minutes (or even less), you are ready to go.

There are so many advantages that you can get by using this Apple wireless router, such as browsing the web, chat, send email, and exchange photos from any computer or even from your iPhone. This electronics device also enable us in doing printing or accessing a shared hard drive wirelessly. For you who has kids, you can set the limits of internet access.

The most important while choosing the best wireless router is the speed and compatible ability. The Airport Extreme Base Station is also Wi-Fi certified to work with the 802.11a,802.11b, and 802.11g in wireless standard. It means, the speed and compatibility is the same as the new one.

Features of the product

-For connecting computers or networks devices this wireless router is provided with three gigabit ethernet LAN ports.

-Wireless networking router based on the 802.11n draft standard

-The other plus feature is it interoperable with Wi-Fi certified 802.11a,802.11b, and 802.11g Mac computers and also windows which based PCs

-Especially for 802.11g routers, it is more than 5 times faster and twice the range.

-equiped with an USB port turns external hard drives, printers, and other devices into a network resources.

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I am sure you want to know about the detail of technical specification, here are the list:

-Name of brand=Apple

-Type of model=MB053LL/A

-Platform of hardware= PC,Mac

-The form factor= External

-Connectivity= wireless

-Feature of networking=wireless access point

-The number of ports=1

-The data link protocol= IEEE 802.11n 9draft), IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g

-The networking switching protocol=ethernet

-The networking transport protocol=PPTP, L2TP, Bonjour, IPSec, PPPoE

-The networking remote management protocol=SNMP

-The networking data transfer rate=1024 Megabits per second

-Dimension of size=6.5×6.5×1.3 inches and 1.7 pounds

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Wireless Services

Executive Summary About wireless service By Josh Riverside

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Wireless services have become highly in-demand with the changes in the lifestyles of the people. Wireless technology is able to function by using radio waves that range from 3 KHz to as much as 300GHz. Usage of such waves must be licensed by the government. An example of a wireless service is wireless Internet service. At present, a new wireless service has been developed to provide enhanced voice and video services. This is called third generation wireless. Such a service supports real-time video and mobile Internet access.

In the near future, a fourth generation wireless service can be expected. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the suitability of either plan ultimately depends on the needs and capability of the user. Among the things that can ultimately affect the applicability of a prepaid or postpaid plan are frequency of usage, types of usage, and preferred phone services.

To facilitate wireless telecommunications, a mobile network operator is necessary. They are licensed providers of wireless phone services.

Wireless Service Providers

Wireless service providers are also called wireless carriers, mobile phone operators, or cellular companies. Wireless service providers need to obtain a license to be able to operate in a certain country. The radio spectrum varies depending on the types of services that the provider intends to offer. An emerging type of wireless service providers is called mobile virtual network operators (MVNO). They operate very much like regular service providers do.

The terms and conditions of the MVNOs with the regular wireless service provider vary depending on the contract they have agreed upon. Traditional wireless service providers agree to partner with MVNOs for three major reasons. First, MVNOs may help them reach a larger market. Through MVNOs, they can expand their market. Second, MVNOs may also help cell companies to better utilize their networks by generating larger economies. Lastly, MVNOs can be helpful in reaching customers with highly-specialized needs

Prepaid Wireless Services

Prepaid wireless service has gained popularity because of the advantages it offers consumers. Aside from being bereft of contracts, prepaid services have also helped people budget the costs of their phone bills. Likewise, prepaid services have found their niche among people who plan to use mobile phones solely for emergency situations.

First, they are still more expensive compared to postpaid services. Second, phones may prove to be more expensive as carriers do not offer as many services as they do with postpaid plans.

There are three available types of prepaid wireless services on the market today. First is the traditional prepaid service wherein the user will buy a phone and air cards. There are also hybrid prepaid services. Unlike traditional prepaid services, recurring charges are added in hybrid prepaid services. Lastly, there are unlimited talk time prepaid cards. Before buying prepaid services, a user should first consider a number of things. Prepaid plans are usually not capable of roaming service, and even if they are, they might be way too expensive.

Tips When Selecting Wireless Services

Executive Summary About Wireless Service By Mike Selvon

Where you live ultimately determines your choice of wireless services. Cell phones service offerings vary substantially from region to region. It is best to investigate your local wireless services providers’ coverage areas to determine if they provide service where you intend to use the phone most frequently. Most coverage maps have the disclaimer that they are provided for general informational purposes only and that actual coverage may vary. A survey conducted by Consumer Reports regarding cell phones service and consumer electronics found that poor coverage was the biggest reason survey respondents switched carriers in the previous three years.

Now there are no-contract companies and prepaid mobile phones. Depending on your usage, they are great if you only need an emergency phone or if you use your mobile infrequently.

Family cell phone plans allow you to share a common pool of airtime minutes across multiple cell phones within the same family.