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A Beginner's Guide to Mac: Connecting to Wired and Wireless Networks

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Before we move on to talk about browsing the web and using email on your Mac, we need to get you connected. Of course you may have cracked this problem already, in which case feel free to move on to the next article, but there are a few features in Snow Leopard that you can use to improve the quality or performance of your computer, or to extend your battery life. There are two main types of Network connection that you can use with your Mac, and which are common on most new computers, a plug-in connection using the Ethernet port, or a wireless, or WiFi connection using the Airport Card. Networking options are controlled by the Network section of System Preferences. You can find it on the third row, just click on the icon to see the options for your wired and wireless networks. To connect to a wired network you simply plug in the ethernet cable, which will normally be coming from either a modem or a router, into the port on your computer. When you are connected to a wired netw...
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10 Tips for Wifi Security In Your Home Wireless Network

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If your network is wireless, consider these tips for WiFi security and have some piece of mind. Your wireless network opens up a lot of different possible attacks compared to a wired network. Don't worry though, I will share with you the tips that will secure your wireless network. Security  is a "system" and that is why you should consider combining these tips mentioned in this article rather than choosing the easiest one to implement. Lets start with three basic "no-brainers" that you must do when you first turn on your wireless router: 1.) Change the Default Administrator Username and Password The main device on your network is your access point or router. This device provides a local web page where you can login and configure the device. All manufacturers have similar username and passwords. Hackers know this and will attempt these basic username and passwords on your router. Some common usernames are: admin and administrator. Some passwords: (...
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Improve Your WiFi Network's Security

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how to find wifi password on mac - all the family can access the Internet simultaneously, you can use a laptop anywhere within the radius of the wireless network, freeing you from physical constraints, you don't have to string Cat-5 cabling throughout your house (no holes in the wall either!) - but a WiFi network also brings it's own set of security problems. The following recommendations itemise the steps which should be taken to improve your WiFi network's security. 1. Put the access point in a central position WiFi signals radiate from the router or access point, so positioning the access device as centrally as possible achieves two objectives. Firstly it ensures that the WiFi signal will reach all areas in your house, and secondly it will minimize the amount of signal leakage beyond your property. This is important to minimize the chance of drive-by access to your system. If your signal can be accessed by someone in the street, it may be detected and exploite...
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