Computer Addressing Archive

Router - How It Works

by Michael Russell
A simple introduction to how routers work to transmit information from one network to a user in another network and how without them the Internet, as we know it, wouldn’t be able to exist.

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It’s a Binary World - How computers count.

by Tony Stockill
Many have cursed their computer for taking things too literally! It’s easy to blame the computer when something goes wrong.
You get to the checkout at the market, and the item you bought ‘on special’ comes up at the full price. The manager has to be called to fix it up, and what […]

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It’s Easy: Setting up a wireless network

If you want another take on wireless network security, here’s an excellent article by Andy Atkinson on the topic:
5 minute wireless network security
Everyone agrees that security is important, no one agrees on how much effort should go into securing your home wireless LAN. The good news is that there are some basic steps you can […]

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