Javed
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Post by Javed on Feb 10, 2006 17:47:56 GMT
Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu
I would like to ask what exactly is wireless ? Anyone here got it, how does it work and is it expensive ?
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Hafeez
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Post by Hafeez on Feb 10, 2006 18:03:09 GMT
Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu I would like to ask what exactly is wireless ? Anyone here got it, how does it work and is it expensive ? Wa'alaykum 'Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu wireless work with out the the need for extra cables (modem wire etc) it a bit more expensive then broadband, it recommended in areas where a broadband connection is hard to get. You get a range of adapters to plug in your PC thatz how it work apparently wanadoo, is who i am with they have some offers on at the moment check it out and see what you think at www.wanadoo.com
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Post by Jamil on Feb 13, 2006 14:28:21 GMT
Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu
So if you have 'wireless' does that mean both your desktop and laptop could be wireless?
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Post by Hafeez on Feb 14, 2006 13:14:26 GMT
Assalamu 'Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu So if you have 'wireless' does that mean both your desktop and laptop could be wireless? yes!! ;D check out this link and then click on the "wireless connection" they give you a small demonstration,its helpfull
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Post by Humbled on Feb 14, 2006 14:33:13 GMT
If you are going for wireless I would suggest that you get an adsl wireless router instead of a wireless modem, this way you can create a home network which lets you share files/printers/hardrives/CD/DVD RW(yes you only need one in the house and you can burn from any connected device.) and ofcourse your broadband internet connection.
It also gives you added security as the router is a physical firewall. However you should take into account that for each PC or Laptop you want to connect you will need Wireless Network Cards that either plug into your PCI slots or USB ports.
Anything that has the same techology as your router (e.g. 801.11g etc), can connect to your network, that includes Laptops, printers and even your PSP!
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Post by Mohammed Khan on Mar 3, 2006 11:03:59 GMT
Good one. So just to make sure .. . can a laptop be connected to broadband in one room and the main pc connected to the same broadband connection in the same or another room room ?
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Post by Abdul Rafiq on Mar 7, 2006 21:18:41 GMT
Salam, Moyeen bhai, is wireless the same as wi-fi or are they two separAte things all together.
Also i have heard its not easy to get the wireless network configured, and one or two people have already given up and gone back to cable, is this true?
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Post by Humbled on Mar 7, 2006 22:28:46 GMT
Wireless and Wi-Fi are basically the same thing, Wi-Fi is just a type of wireless (like bluetooth and infra-red). Well it's not hard to set up but I suggest a lot of research into setting up a network before actualling doing it. Networks especially home networks can be quite fragile and mess up if you re-install a printer for example. It gets easier to control with experience and the more knowledge you have on networks the easier it is. A simple search on Google will help you avoid frustrations in the future: www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=setting+up+wireless+networks&meta=P.s. copy and paste the whole address into your address bar.
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Post by Naveed Ashrafi on Apr 9, 2006 11:54:35 GMT
Whatever you do please make sure your signals are locked within your own network because people can potentially hack into your wireless connection from outside.
My tutor whilst i was doing my techy course told me of a person transfering funds from a bank from outside it when wireless first came out and the bank never knew until he showed the manager!
The dangers still remain to this day.
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Post by Humbled on Apr 11, 2006 12:01:29 GMT
Yes the dangers do exist, but modern routers have loads of protective and preventetive methods like encryption and MAC address filtering.
WEP, is used to encrypt data sent wirelessly but that can be hacked. The solution is a new technology called WPA which changes the way it encrypts everytime a data packet is sent out, that way your intruder can only ever hack one data packet.
MAC address filtering can also be hacked if the intruder can get hold of one MAC address in the network. On its own MAC filtering is weak but used in conjunction with WPA and a Firewall it can be pretty useful.
There are also many programs you can get that analyse your network and inform you if there is an intruder detected. This is done in many ways by the program, for example it can sound alarms when an unfamiliar MAC is found or when a request is sent to the DHCP for an IP address. This will be confusing for amateurs and can lead towards blocking your own PC off the network (trust me I've done it plenty of times in the old days!!).
Your best bet for security is to stick with the features provided in the routers software such as WPA, the firewall and MAC filtering.
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