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NTK - Wireless Repeating with the D-Link DWL-900AP+*
Tuesday 29 October 2002 – 12:00
D-Link's 2.20 firmware update for its DWL-900AP+ Access Point has finally brought wireless repeating to the masses! What used to cost about $500 can now be had for about $100!

Hardware Router NTK - Terminology Guide*
Wednesday 25 December 2002 – 12:00
Even though you have our general recommendations, you should still understand the features you're likely to find in your router, and what they do.

Wireless Networking NTK - Product Types*
Thursday 5 December 2002 – 09:00
Wireless products come in many different "flavors" and differences between some of them are subtle. Let's start by looking at the different types of "Client Adapters". These products are used to connect one device to a wireless network, much like an Ethernet network interface card (NIC). Most of the adapters can work either in a peer-to-peer network (this is called Ad Hoc mode), or through an Access Point that connects to a larger, usually wired, network (Infrastructure mode). HomeRF based devices also support both methods of communication, but switch methods on the fly. PC CardThis format is familiar to laptop and PDA users and comes in 16bit and CardBus (32 bit) forms. Unfortunately, manufacturers often don't tell you which technology they use, so if your laptop supports only CardBus adapters, you may have do experiment to find out whether a product will work for you. PC Cards have been the format of choice for laptop users, but have the disadvantages of relatively high power usage and poor antenna orientation.

Wireless Networking NTK - Technologies*
Friday 16 August 2002 – 12:00
A year or so ago (early 2001), you had two choices for wireless networking products: Home RF and 802.11b. In mid 2002, your choices have expanded to four main contenders (802.11b, "enhanced" 802.11b, 802.11a, and Bluetooth) and one dying one (Home RF). More choices are coming later in 2002 and 2003, with a lot of activity in "combo" products that meld together two or more standards into one product. First, let's look at what you can actually buy today for building your wireless LAN (WLAN).

Wireless Networking NTK - Setting up*
Saturday 12 October 2002 – 12:00
Now that you know the building blocks of a wireless network, how do you put them together into something that will let you get some work done while you're sitting in your favorite chair? Glad you asked! The approach you take depends on where you're starting from, so we'll take a look at the common situations.

Wireless Networking NTK - Introduction*
Thursday 15 August 2002 – 10:00
So you finally have given in to all the hype and decided to look into wireless networking? Well, you've come to the right place. We'll help you understand the buzzwords, choose a technology, and get set up in a variety of different ways. We'll also try to guide you around the many traps that you can easily stumble into.

Hardware Router NTK - Introduction*
Friday 15 March 2002 – 10:00
If you have a broadband connection and more than one computer, chances are you're looking for a way to let all those computers share that speedy Internet on-ramp. A few years ago, your only choice would have been to use some sort of software solution, such as a NAT router or proxy server, because the only hardware solutions available were intended for heavy duty "enterprise" level applications, and were priced accordingly!

Wireless Bridging NTK*
Saturday 26 October 2002 – 12:13
Wireless bridging, i.e. connecting two wired networks via a wireless link has gotten to be a very confusing subject. In this NTK, we're going to try to untangle the mess that wireless networking companies have made of this product area, help you choose the right products for your application, and show you how to set them up properly.

New Wireless Networking NTK*
Thursday 1 January 2004 – 06:00
Been cranking away fleshing out the content in the NeedToKnow (NTK) and other sections before diving into reviews. Just finished a new addition to the Wireless NTKs called Setting Up. It covers a number of different configurations for a wireless network, so give it a look.

Wireless LAN Performance Improvement NTK*
Sunday 27 April 2003 – 07:58
Probably the most frequently asked question about wireless LANs is how to improve their performance. Although the focus is usually on improving range, what people many times want is to get a better (or any!) wireless connection from a specific location in their home or small office.

Second-generation 802.11a NTK*
Thursday 17 April 2003 – 12:00
The wireless networking world seems to have lost interest in 802.11a wireless LAN products. Although its advantages of operating in a quieter frequency band, significantly faster maximum data rate, and more non-interfering channels than 802.11b were attractive, its range problems and cost premium caused many prospective buyers to look, but not buy.

UPnP-Enabled Router NTK*
Monday 9 September 2002 – 11:00
With Windows XP well into deployment and more manufacturers starting to beat the drum on how wonderful life is with a UPnP enabled router, I thought I'd see whether UPnP is something that you just won't want to live without in your Internet sharing device. If you don't know what UPnP is, or even if you do, you may want to read our UPnP FAQ before diving into this NTK, since the basics and background of UPnP are covered there. Also, if you're the impatient type and just want the bottom line on what I found, you can get it here.

Wireless Networking Need To Know 2006*
Monday 27 February 2006 – 11:26

It's been a few years since our first Wireless Need to Know series and lots has changed. Hence, our freshly updated 2006 version.

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