Wireless Networking
Unplug and be free! This section includes all our content related to wireless networking. More general mobile/wireless material can be found in mobile computing.
Considering a VPN? Make the Right Choice for Your Needs
When it comes to free internet services, that often means that you’re paying by providing data that may be far more valuable than the fees...
Network Virtualization: The Future of the OSI Model
The best way to look at OSI and network virtualization is to liken them to blueprints to a house. Every house has a foundation, walls, roof...
Malicious VPN Apps: How to Protect Your Data
Recent VPNpro research uncovers concern over the common use of malicious apps, including VPN apps, largely due to the fact that Google Play...
Job Role: Network Administrator
The network administrator is the connector of pieces and the guardian of the network as a whole, but they are also a lot more.
10G Broadband is Coming: Here's What You Need to Know
As innovation continues to bring us more and more immersive products and services, our lives become more and more dependent on them, and...
5 Industries Facing Game-Changing 5G Transformation
5G networks are expected to deliver far much more data much more quickly than 4G, which expands the possibilities of real time...
All Your Questions About 5G - Answered
After years of hype and speculation about 5G, we're finally getting to see it in action. Here's what we know about it so far, and what you...
Is Wi-Fi Interference Causing Unseen Problems in Your Enterprise Network?
These days, a good Wi-Fi network can make or break a business. That's why preventing Wi-Fi interference is crucial. Here we take a look at...
Top 3 Wi-Fi Security Vulnerabilities
Wi-Fi technology has resulted in an explosion of connectivity, but this communication medium has some vulnerabilities. If proper...
An Introduction to QR Codes
Likely you've seen QR codes everywhere. Let's take a look at what these codes are, how they work and how they are used.
The Role of Diameter Signaling in Today's Networks
The Diameter Signaling Protocol has numerous advantages over its predecessor, RADIUS, including its support for authentication,...
The Future of 5G Mobile: The IMT Vision
Deployments of 5G mobile communications networks are being planned around the world. The effort involves alliances of various countries,...
Telecom Tower Climbing - How Technology Is Changing the Future of America's Most Dangerous Job
Most people don't think about what it takes to maintain their cell phone coverage, but tower climbers are the people who make it all...
Internet in the Developing World - Questions Around Access and Net Neutrality
Is it better to have access to limited parts of the Internet than to have no access at all? This is a hotly debated question surrounding...
Distance Charging - Juice Up Your Smartphone From the Next Room?
What if you could charge your smartphone throughout the day, without ever having to remove it from your pocket or purse? That's what the...
A Loon-y Proposition - Your Future Wireless May Be Brought To You By a Hot Air Balloon
Google is known for unique and ambitious projects, and Loon is no exception - it uses hot air balloons to broadcast Wi-Fi signals,...
Staying Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi Connections
Public Wi-Fi is a modern convenience that many people take for granted. However, tapping into public Wi-Fi could be putting your data at...
Everything You Need to Know About 5G So Far
5G wireless is just around the corner. Here's what to expect when it arrives.
How to Fix A Phone That Drops In The Toilet
So you dropped your phone down the toilet? Fear not. This infographic could potentially save the day and your money.