Archive for the ‘Wireless’ Category

Vista Wireless Issues

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Does your wireless not automatically reconnect after restart? Make sure when you connect a wireless network to check the connect automatically and save this network is selected at the end of the wizard.

Wireless Internet Troubleshooting

Friday, June 12th, 2009

If you have a laptop and your wireless is not connecting don’t panic. This may be a minor issue. Most laptops have a wireless switch or button to enable or disable the wireless card. Look for this button or switch which is usually located on the side, front, or the top part of the keyboard and verify it is set to the on or enabled position.

Wireless Security

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Make sure you are protected from others using your internet for free or seeing what is on your home
PC. The easiest way to keep your wireless router protected is by using a WEP key to limit access to your network. The process for setting this up varies depending on the brand of router you own. The best thing to do to set this up is look in your owners manual that came with your router or you can use the CD that came with the router which will help to walk you thru this process. Be sure to make a not of your WEP key in case you ever need to re-enter it.

Extending your wireless signal

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Do you have a weak wireless signal in your home or business when connected to wireless? Get a wireless extender to cover those dead spots in your home or office. Companies like Linksys and D-Link have models that will do that for you and are easy to setup. I would recommend buying a extender with the same brand as your router you currently have.

Wireless Keyboard & Mice

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Running out of room on your desk because you have a keyboard and mouse in the way… get a wireless keyboard and mouse and move it out of the way when not in use. You can get these devices in either USB or bluetooth and are easy to install.