Networking/Security Avenal CA
Here you'll find articles on different types of computer networks and how to set them up as well as on keeping your computer safe and secure. Get informed on the equipment and software you'll need to get connected and stay safe from hackers.
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Compact Wireless-300N USB Networking Adapter Avenal CA
The HWUN1 connects to your notebook or desktop computer using a USB 2.0 connection and features two antennas that are easily unscrewed from the adapter. Hawking Technologies offers a wide range of Hi-Gain™ indoor antennas and Hi-Gain™ outdoor antennas that are compatible with the HWUN1 and can boost a wireless connection up to 600%.
DLINK Compatible XFPs Avenal CA
GAO Tek provides a wide range of XFP-based systems with powerful features for physical network connectivity, including media converters, distance extenders, cross-connects, Ethernet switching and routing equipment, and wave division multiplexing solutions. The power of the XFP is in the density, flexibility, management and cost savings.
Trapeze Networks RF Firewall: Location-Based WLAN Security Avenal CA
The Trapeze RF Firewall is a perimeter security application that works in conjunction with the Trapeze LA-200E. For example, a company may decide to deny network access to anyone located outside the building. The Trapeze LA-200E Location Appliance is able to discern exactly where someone with their Wi-Fi device is located.
Effective Security at a Bargain Price Avenal CA
For many properties however, a Dummy Security Camera will be sufficient to keep opportunistic criminals at bay. In most cases they will simply move on to less secure targets rather than take the risk of getting caught on camera. While a Dummy Security Camera can offer both an effective crime deterrent and appealing cash savings compared to real CCTV.
Point To Point Protocol over Ethernet Testing Avenal CA
GAO Comm has announced the release of an ADSL 2+ tester which incorporates xDSL testing, PPPoE testing,DMM function and modem emulation. When functioning as a digital multi-meter(DMM), the tester performs loop resistance, capacitance, insulation resistance and voltage measurements.
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2X VGA Extender Splits and Delivers HD Video Avenal CA
Designed for a simple installation, the 2X VGA Extender takes just seconds to install. The sender unit connects to the VGA source; the receiver connects to both extended displays. The system uses a 5v power supply at the sender’s location; no power is needed remotely.
All is Not Lost: A Security Guru Points the Way to Safety Avenal CA
While it's true that consumer vigilance over personal identity information is critical in eradicating the identity fraud epidemic, it is only part of the equation. Businesses, government, and even academic institutions must also play a vital role to overcome the challenges we face in managing identity in the digital world.
An Electronic Eye Can Help Protect Your Private Financial Information Avenal CA
The option to reveal or not reveal information about our financial health is a fundamental part of anyone’s right to privacy. Unfortunately, through accident or through malign intent, in today’s computerized and networked financial system, information about your finances is not safe.
Are You Aware of Botnets on Your Network? Avenal CA
For many organizations the threat of a botnet operating within their organization is indistinguishable from any kind of malware that has the ability to propagate from one host to another. Unfortunately that lack of understanding can have disastrous consequences for the business in Avenal.
Brightstack TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Introduces Network Composer Avenal CA
You spend valuable time and resources monitoring traffic, cleaning spyware and reporting abuse, and still don't know what's really bogging down your connection brightstack TECHNOLOGIES, LLC Introduces Network Composer - a breakthrough in Internet usage, visibility and control. Read on for more information.
Compact Wireless-300N USB Networking Adapter Avenal CA
The HWUN1 connects to your notebook or desktop computer using a USB 2.0 connection and features two antennas that are easily unscrewed from the adapter. Hawking Technologies offers a wide range of Hi-Gain™ indoor antennas and Hi-Gain™ outdoor antennas that are compatible with the HWUN1 and can boost a wireless connection up to 600%.
DDoS Effort Ill-Placed Avenal CA
It's no secret that the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack is the biggest security threat to commercial networks since the advent of the virus. In fact, hackers are now using viruses as the data delivered by zombies, further complicating DDoS attacks. And there will be no end to the creative ways hackers will use DDoS methods to take major Web servers down.
Divorce Your PC: Embrace a Wireless Networking Plan Avenal CA
Computers empower today’s employees to do things that no individual could have accomplished just one generation ago, but with continuing momentum behind the mobile workforce, desktop technology tends to chain workers to their desks. Businesses are discovering that providing employees with mobile computing power increases the value and productivity of information technology and the employees themselves.
DLINK Compatible XFPs Avenal CA
GAO Tek provides a wide range of XFP-based systems with powerful features for physical network connectivity, including media converters, distance extenders, cross-connects, Ethernet switching and routing equipment, and wave division multiplexing solutions. The power of the XFP is in the density, flexibility, management and cost savings.
Dual Wavelength Laser Source Avenal CA
GAO Tek Inc. recommends its dual wavelength laser source (GAO 810). This device was developed to deliver stable laser signals of various wavelengths to evaluate the transmission quality of fiber optics networks. The laser source assists in determining the fiber type and tests continuity, as well as, optical loss.
Dust Off Your Crisis Plan: 11 Things Executives Should Ask Avenal CA
With the hurricane season officially underway and the anxiety from the recent outbreak of the H1N1 influenza virus (“swine flu”) still lingering closely behind us, businesses, schools and governments need to be prepared for the prospect of unexpected disruptions or, perish the thought, shutdowns. Instead of waiting for disaster to strike, now is the perfect time to dust off your crisis-response plan in Avenal, or start taking the steps to develop a successfully strategy.
Effective Security at a Bargain Price Avenal CA
For many properties however, a Dummy Security Camera will be sufficient to keep opportunistic criminals at bay. In most cases they will simply move on to less secure targets rather than take the risk of getting caught on camera. While a Dummy Security Camera can offer both an effective crime deterrent and appealing cash savings compared to real CCTV.
Eseye Launches Multi-Network Machine 2 Machine SIM card for Mission Critical Applications Avenal CA
Available in the traditional card or the more robust chip form; AnyNet SIMs are configured to work across multiple networks and offer continued service should one or more networks be unavailable. Read on to know more about this.
Eyes on the Bottom Line? Get the Most Out of Your Network with Quality of Service Tools Avenal CA
Small businesses adopting Voice over Internet Protocol and video teleconferencing are sometimes haunted by the convergence of voice and multimedia traffic onto data networks – but yours doesn’t have to be one of them. Affordable Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms are available to oust the delays, jitters, bit rate errors and packet dropping over a converged network.
Fiber Optic Power Meter Features Auto-Wave Recognition Avenal CA
The three modulated signal frequencies are 270Hz, 1kHz and 2kHz. Its auto-wave recognition function saves test time and decreases potential errors.
Get Wired Avenal CA
When networked, every computer in the home can share a printer--so you can cost-justify getting a really good one. And it's possible to share a single Internet connection too--assuming your broadband provider permits it (or doesn't find out).
Handheld Signal Level Analyzer for CATV Networks Avenal CA
GAO Instruments has released its high-performance handheld signal level analyzer operating in the frequency range from 5MHz to 870MHz. It is specifically designed and manufactured for CATV engineers and technicians to facilitate installation and testing of CATV systems.
Home Automation and Networking Avenal CA
In my Career Advisor column, in which I answer questions from readers about their IT careers, I sometimes get queries from readers who have a lot of experience in wiring houses and offices for electricity. They have a lot of interest in computers, too, but usually not a lot of experience working with new technology. They ask how they can combine their electrical experience with their technological interests into a new IT career.
Home Networks: A Solution in Search of a Problem? Avenal CA
When I speak of home networks, I'm not talking about wiring your home for multiple computers. This is something worth doing, especially as more and more households need a computer on every desk. Read on for more information on wiring a computer.
How Can You Stop Malware from Infecting Your Computer? Avenal CA
The word "malware" refers to anything which is meant to compromise your computer. It can refer to viruses, or software meant to damage your computer. It can refer to Trojans, or software which makes your computer vulnerable to hackers.
How Safe are Your Application Designs? Avenal CA
Organizations are building more complex applications to run their online businesses, while consumers continue to entrust organization with very sensitive data. Here are the questions your company needs to ask when designing, or even using, application software.
How to Protect Your Data Against Disaster Avenal CA
Chances are that your computer contains a mass of valuable data. From irreplaceable family photographs to critical business documents, most computers contain data that their owners wouldn't want to lose.
IM Worried; Aren't You? Avenal CA
Instant messaging (IM) certainly has become a popular way to reach someone in a hurry. It lets us stay in touch with relatives near and far and permits us to conduct business no matter what our physical location. We can use IM to transfer files, have audio and video conversations, and to collaborate using tools, such as shared whiteboarding.
Internet Deadbolts - Hardware Firewalls Avenal CA
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Is Your Wireless Network at Risk? Avenal CA
As with solving any puzzle, the best way to start looking at wireless security is with a systematic approach for addressing the problem. Read on to know more.
Keep it Clean: Viruses: They're Not Just for Desktops Anymore Avenal CA
We have antivirus software on our systems over here, yet we continue to get infected with viruses. We've spent hours and hours scanning our drives. What can we do? Does this sound familiar with you? Read on for more information.
Keep Your Company Connected Avenal CA
Unique challenges face small business owners andoperators every day as they struggle with installing and maintainingtheir computer networks. Here are options and strategies that smallbusiness owners can use to solve their network issues.
Keep Your Eyes Open: Effective Network Monitoring Avenal CA
Companies are often driven toimprove their network monitoring by the regulatory guidelines thatgovern their industries. This is especially true if you are in financialservices or healthcare. This article discusses network monitoring, andsome of the options that are available to small, medium and large-sizedorganizations.
Knowledge Upload: Study Aids for Networks Avenal CA
As important as learning is for everyone, it is more crucial for network administrators to continue learning and growing their skills. After all, they are at the very core of what runs just about every company--the network and the servers.
Laser Exploration and Processing Technology Avenal CA
GAO Comm (www.GAOComm.com) has launched its integrated optical power meter using the latest laser exploration and processing technology.It is aimed at servicing optical network maintenance, equipment research and development. This high performance optical power meter is widely used to test LANs, wide-area networks (WANs), metropolitan networks, CATV or long-distance fiber networks.
Monitor Your Network the Thrifty Way Avenal CA
For those who have deep pockets and abundant IT resources, have fun buying those big-vendor network management packages. For the rest of us, here are some frugal choices.
My Own Private Internet Avenal CA
Internet service providers are ubiquitous and cheap,so they can be used to connect computers in any part of the planet--even fromhotel rooms or cellular modem links.
Naked on the Net - Do You Use a Personal Firewall to Protect Your Home Systems? Avenal CA
A hardware firewall is a small device that you place between your Internet connection and your home computers. It is usually good to go this route if you have the budget or have several computers-often the case for people who maintain a home office. The hardware-based firewall will block unauthorized attempts to access your computers.
Network Administrators: The New Renaissance Men Avenal CA
Networking provides enough diversity to satisfy a wide array of nerdy personalities. In fact, succinctly defining network administration is virtually impossible, because there are so many distinct job functions that are performed under that title--sometimes all by the same person.
Network Know-How - New from No Starch Press Avenal CA
Network Know-How covers both wired and wireless networks and even includes advanced topics like DHCP, creating simple intranets, and stringing Ethernet cables. No matter which operating system readers use—and even if they haven't even installed or run a network before—they'll get everything they need to know in Network Know-How.
Network Lockdown Avenal CA
Long before the Information Superhighway, America was linked by the Iron Roadway. Like the Internet, it was virtually impossible to accurately gauge its value or its cost. And like the engines of the Internet, the steam engines that plied the transcontinental railroad had their own security problems. They even used firewalls to solve some of them.
Network Tools and Tomes Avenal CA
Dippinginto the alphabet soup for a moment, "Pre-N" signifies that it's beinglaunched in advance of the impending IEEE 802.11n specification, likelyto be ratified in early 2007 as a 108Mbps successor to the familiar802.11b (11Mbps) and 802.11g (54Mbps) wireless specs. Usingmultiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) radio technology-the Pre-N hasthree receivers and two transmitters-multipath, or the tendency ofsignals to bounce around and arrive at different times, is turned from aproblem into an advantage.
Point To Point Protocol over Ethernet Testing Avenal CA
GAO Comm has announced the release of an ADSL 2+ tester which incorporates xDSL testing, PPPoE testing,DMM function and modem emulation. When functioning as a digital multi-meter(DMM), the tester performs loop resistance, capacitance, insulation resistance and voltage measurements.
Power Networks Avenal CA
It wasn't just the business of setting up IP addresses, access, security, and sharing rights. Over the past five years, Microsoft has been doing a pretty good job of automating that kind of machine-level configuration in its operating systems. The real headache was wiring. Dragging yards of blue Ethernet cable through wall cavities meant summoning an electrician and vacuuming construction dust out of your office for the next few months.
Putting Out the Flames Avenal CA
What keeps the bad guys on the outside of your network, and the data safe on the inside? A properly managed firewall, of course. Here are some ways to pick barriers that are fireproof.