How to Connect Your Laptop to a Router
Very often, a device called a router sits between the DSL or cable modem and your laptop or the rest of the network. The router (rhymes with chowder) is designed to provide an interface between the Internet [more…]
How to Share Your Laptop’s Internet Access with Another PC
You can share your Internet access by connecting your laptop with a non-wireless computer. First, you need to connect your laptop with the other computer by using a standard Ethernet cable. [more…]
How to Make a Dialup Connection on Your Laptop Using Windows Vista
Unlike a broadband connection, which is always on, a dialup connection requires you to dial in to your ISP whenever you want to use it. Before you try making a dialup connection, ensure that your laptop [more…]
Networking on Your Laptop
The Control Panel sports a few icons to help you get onto a network on your laptop. This includes wired and wireless connections, the Internet, dialup, and other networking options. Windows Vista uses [more…]
How to Access the Internet from Your Laptop When Traveling
Internet access is available everywhere. If you need to specifically access your own ISP from your laptop while you are traveling, it's preferable to have either a local access number or a toll-free number [more…]
Firewall Shopping Checklist
When you’re shopping for a firewall to protect your computer and the information on it, you want the firewall hardware and/or software to be effective and appropriate for your needs and system. The following [more…]
Firewall-Friendly Web Sites
Installing a firewall is a security measure, but it’s just the first step. To maintain your security and your firewall, you have to stay vigilant. The links in the following list are to Web sites that [more…]
Ports, Protocols, and IP Address Ranges for Firewalls
If you’re building or installing a firewall to protect your computer and your data, basic information about Internet configurations can come in very handy. The following tables give you the facts on IP [more…]
Firewalls For Dummies Cheat Sheet
A firewall constructs a barrier between your computer and the Internet in an effort to safeguard your computer and the information in it. When you start looking to purchase the software or hardware that [more…]
Private IP Address Ranges for Networks
Private IP address blocks are the Internet Protocol addresses most often used for private networks. Most computer networks use addresses in one of the following ranges: [more…]
Useful Web Sites for Networking Information
As a network administrator, the Internet is your best friend. Here are some Web sites that you’ll visit often as you handle network administration tasks: [more…]
