Access Point

Wireless Network Set Up Tutorial

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Setting up a wireless network entails only a few simple steps. Follow the instructions below to set up the router, configure it for strong wireless security, and connect your computers and portable devices to the network for wire-free browsing.Note: if your wireless router and other devices are capable of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can […]

Firewall

How To Disable the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall

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The Windows Internet Connection Firewall (ICF) exists on many Windows XP computers. However, when running, ICF can interfere with Internet connection sharing through a home network router. If such a conflict arises on your Windows XP computer, you might find that it cannot connect to the Internet through the router. Follow these instructions to disable […]

Broadband Router

What is a Network Firewall?

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A network firewall protects a computer network from unauthorized access. Network firewalls may be hardware devices, software programs, or a combination of the two. Network firewalls guard an internal computer network (home, school, business intranet) against malicious access from the outside. Network firewalls may also be configured to limit access to the outside from internal […]