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Troubleshoot a Faulty Internet Connection

(How To) What's to blame? The router? The modem? Something else? Here's one story that might shed some light.

Google Wi-Fi Data Snooping: A Brief FAQ

(News) Google Wi-Fi Data Snooping: A Brief FAQ

Google's Wi-Fi Spying: What Were They Thinking?

(News) Google's Wi-Fi Spying: What Were They Thinking?

Will 4G Fix Wireless Voice Quality?

(News) Will 4G Fix Wireless Voice Quality?

Sprint 4G: The Home Broadband Alternative?

(News) Sprint 4G: The Home Broadband Alternative?

The Ultimate Guide to Home Networking

(How To) The Ultimate Guide to Home Networking

WiGig Group Steps Closer to Making 7 Gbps Wireless a Reality

(News) WiGig Group Steps Closer to Making 7 Gbps Wireless a Reality

4G Killer Apps: A Top Five

(News) 4G Killer Apps: A Top Five

Belkin Play Max 802.11n Wireless Router: Wi-Fi With Apps

(Reviews) Belkin Play Max 802.11n Wireless Router: Wi-Fi With Apps

Netgear Powerline AV 200 and AV+ 200: Wi-Fi Alternatives

(Reviews) Netgear Powerline AV 200 and AV+ 200: Wi-Fi Alternatives

4G Wireless: 20 Questions Asked & Answered

(News) 4G Wireless: 20 Questions Asked & Answered

Mobile TV: Better Options Coming Soon

(News) Mobile TV: Better Options Coming Soon

AT&T 3G MicroCell Resurrects Dead Zones--Most of the Time

(Reviews) AT&T 3G MicroCell Resurrects Dead Zones--Most of the Time

PCWorld's Networking Cable Guide

(How To) PCWorld's Networking Cable Guide

Report: AT&T Helps Apple Fix iPhone Woes

(News) Report: AT&T Helps Apple Fix iPhone Woes

Cisco Announces New Valet, Linksys 802.11n Wireless Routers

(News) Cisco Announces New Valet, Linksys 802.11n Wireless Routers

Cisco M20 Valet Plus 802.11n Wireless Router: Simple Networki…

(Reviews) Cisco M20 Valet Plus 802.11n Wireless Router: Simple Networking for Home Users

Google Fiber Candidates: Top 5 Desperate Cities

(News) Google Fiber Candidates: Top 5 Desperate Cities

Google to Pick Fiber Optics Cities By Year-end

(News) Google to Pick Fiber Optics Cities By Year-end

Time Warner Gives Free Wi-Fi to NYC Customers

(News) Time Warner Gives Free Wi-Fi to NYC Customers

Belkin Adds Apps To Wi-Fi Router Lineup

(News) Belkin Adds Apps To Wi-Fi Router Lineup

U.S. Wireless Carriers Take Different Routes Toward Fast 4G Service

(News) U.S. Wireless Carriers Take Different Routes Toward Fast 4G Service

My 4G Drive-around with Sprint in Las Vegas

(News) My 4G Drive-around with Sprint in Las Vegas

The FCC's Broadband Plan: Winners and Losers

(News) The FCC's Broadband Plan: Winners and Losers

FCC Broadband Plan: FAQ

(News) FCC Broadband Plan: FAQ

FCC Offers Free Broadband Speed Test

(News) FCC Offers Free Broadband Speed Test

Google Fiber Draws Another Bid

(News) Google Fiber Draws Another Bid

Start Your Own Internet Radio Station for Free

(How To) Start Your Own Internet Radio Station for Free

The FCC's National Broadband Plan: 4 Big Hopes

(News) The FCC's National Broadband Plan: 4 Big Hopes

AT&T Roars Back in PCWorld’s Second 3G Wireless Performance Test

(News) AT&T Roars Back in PCWorld’s Second 3G Wireless Performance Test

FCC Wants High-Speed Internet for the Masses

(News) FCC Wants High-Speed Internet for the Masses

First Look: ZyXEL NWA-3166 Streamlines Wireless-Network Management

(Reviews) First Look: ZyXEL NWA-3166 Streamlines Wireless-Network Management

Google Challenge to US Broadband Might Actually Change Things

(News) Google Challenge to US Broadband Might Actually Change Things

Siemens Research Project Uses Light to Transmit Data, Crushes WiFi Speeds

(News) Siemens Research Project Uses Light to Transmit Data, Crushes WiFi Speeds

Verizon, AT&T and the FCC's 700MHz Wireless Ban: How It Affects You

(News) Verizon, AT&T and the FCC's 700MHz Wireless Ban: How It Affects You

Wow, Did That Go on Sale? Famous Tech Vaporware

(News) Wow, Did That Go on Sale? Famous Tech Vaporware

Gogo In-flight Wi-Fi to Provide Video Downloads

(News) Aircell, the company offering the Gogo in-flight Wi-Fi service on many airlines, will launch an in-flight video downloading service later this year.

Sprint Overdrive Depends on WiMax Advances

(News) Sprint Overdrive Depends on WiMax Advances

LaCie Announces Compact Wi-Fi HD Media Center

(News) LaCie Announces Compact Wi-Fi HD Media Center

CES: More Powerful Wireless Chargers on Display

(News) CES: More Powerful Wireless Chargers on Display

CES: Easily Access Your Files Remotely With myDitto

(News) CES: Easily Access Your Files Remotely With myDitto

Verizon: Just as Bad as AT&T

(News) Verizon: Just as Bad as AT&T

Set Up Your Home Network, Windows 7 Edition

(How To) Set Up Your Home Network, Windows 7 Edition

Home Networking: How to Avoid Traffic Jams

(News) Home Networking: How to Avoid Traffic Jams

Videoconferencing at 30,000 Feet: Mostly Amazing

(News) Videoconferencing at 30,000 Feet: Mostly Amazing

Wireless Gift Guide for Last Minute Shoppers

(News) Wireless Gift Guide for Last Minute Shoppers

Free Wi-Fi Guide for Holiday Travelers

(News) Free Wi-Fi Guide for Holiday Travelers

Ford Plans Wi-Fi On Board

(News) Ford Plans Wi-Fi On Board

Bluetooth 4.0 Spec Finalized, Designed Around Energy Efficiency

(News) Bluetooth 4.0 Spec Finalized, Designed Around Energy Efficiency

Customers to AT&T: Choke on This

(News) My post last week about how AT&T treats its customers like losers got quite a rise out of readers. It even provoked a response from AT&T itself.

100 Mbps 4G LTE: Europe Snickers at U.S. Foot-Dragging

(News) 100 Mbps 4G LTE: Europe Snickers at U.S. Foot-Dragging

Google Claims its URL Shortening Service is More Secure

(News) Google Claims its URL Shortening Service is More Secure

AT&T: On the Decline?

(News) AT&T: On the Decline?

Wireless Standards: Too Many Choices

(News) Wireless Standards: Too Many Choices

In-Flight Wi-Fi Explained

(News) In-Flight Wi-Fi Explained

AT&T's Data Crackdown: I'm Calling a Bluff

(News) AT&T's Data Crackdown: I'm Calling a Bluff

AT&T Moves Closer to Usage-based Fees for Data

(News) AT&T is moving even closer to charging special usage fees to heavy data users, including those with iPhones and other smartphones, according to Ralph de...

802.11ac Standard Will Bring Gigabit Speeds to WiFi

(News) 802.11ac Standard Will Bring Gigabit Speeds to WiFi

Wireless HD Video Standard Finalized - Promises 1080p Support

(News) Ever wanted to experience full HD, wirelessly in your own home? The now finalized WHDI specification is making just that a forthcoming reality.

AT&T Tops in 3G Wireless Speeds, Study Finds

(News) Although AT&T has been taking a pounding lately from Verizon ads and from customer satisfaction surveys, a new study suggests that the carrier can take...

AT&T's 'Mark the Spot' iPhone App Admits Coverage Woes

(News) AT&T's 'Mark the Spot' iPhone App Admits Coverage Woes

Mobile WiMAX Gains Momentum

(News) Mobile WiMAX Gains Momentum

Working at Home: A Wi-Fi, H1N1 Survival Guide

(News) Working at Home: A Wi-Fi, H1N1 Survival Guide

AT&T Loses in Court, but Catfight with Verizon Continues

(News) AT&T Loses in Court, but Catfight with Verizon Continues

Google's Free Wi-Fi Gift: Lessons for Airports to Learn

(News) Google's Free Wi-Fi Gift: Lessons for Airports to Learn

Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: Five Ways to Protect Yourself

(News) Google's Free Airport Wi-Fi: Five Ways to Protect Yourself

Free Wi-Fi Wars: Google vs. Microsoft vs. Yahoo

(News) Free Wi-Fi Wars: Google vs. Microsoft vs. Yahoo

Google Gives Wi-Fi Away Free at 47 U.S. Airports for Holidays

(News) Google Gives Wi-Fi Away Free at 47 U.S. Airports for Holidays

New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

(Reviews) New Sonos All-in-One Music Player Sounds Great, Approaches Affordability

AT&T: What Network Problems?

(News) AT&T: What Network Problems?

Diagnose a Bad WiFi Connection

(How To) Diagnose a Bad WiFi Connection

Net Neutrality: Two Huge Positives for Business

(News) Net Neutrality: Two Huge Positives for Business

FCC Votes for Net Neutrality, McCain Wants to Stop Them

(News) FCC Votes for Net Neutrality, McCain Wants to Stop Them

Get Free Wi-Fi on Virgin America

(News) Get Free Wi-Fi on Virgin America

Net Neutrality Battle Spills Into Wireless World

(News) Net Neutrality Battle Spills Into Wireless World

Get to Know Windows 7's Home-Networking Features

(How To) Get to Know Windows 7's Home-Networking Features

Open Broadband Nurtures Competion -- and Deals

(News) Open Broadband Nurtures Competion -- and Deals

Wi-Fi Alliance Announces Wi-Fi Direct Spec

(News) Peer-to-peer connections to get standardized, certified spec.

Upgrade to Gigabit Networking for Better Performance

(How To) Upgrade to Gigabit Networking for Better Performance

Intel Connects PCs to Devices Using Light

(News) Intel Connects PCs to Devices Using Light

WiMax Is (Still) on Its Way. Maybe.

(News) WiMax Is (Still) on Its Way. Maybe.

Seagate's DockStar Connects Your Hard Drives

(News) Seagate's DockStar Connects Your Hard Drives

Clearwire Woos Developer Crowd with Free WiMax

(News) Clearwire Woos Developer Crowd with Free WiMax

The High Price of Hotel Internet Access

(News) The High Price of Hotel Internet Access

Seagate FreeAgent DockStar

(Reviews) Seagate FreeAgent DockStar

Downloads for Managing Your Network

(Reviews) Downloads for Managing Your Network

Superfast Wi-Fi Standard 'n' Official: Consumer FAQ

(News) Superfast Wi-Fi Standard 'n' Official: Consumer FAQ

802.11n Wi-Fi Standard Expected to be Approved Today

(News) 802.11n Wi-Fi Standard Expected to be Approved Today

Timeline: 802.11n Development Milestones

(News) Timeline: 802.11n Development Milestones

802.11n Pioneer Sets 'Wicked Fast' Expectations for Wireless

(News) 802.11n Pioneer Sets 'Wicked Fast' Expectations for Wireless

WiFi Fans Have Their Say

(News) So many people commented and sent e-mail about last week's column on WiFi I had to check and make sure I didn't accidentally insult Apple or claim Linux was...

Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200

(Reviews) Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200

Add WiFi to a Very Old Laptop

(How To) Add WiFi to a Very Old Laptop

Buying a Wireless Router — Simplified

(News) Buying a Wireless Router — Simplified

Survey: Most Cafe Wi-Fi Users Are Male, Affluent and 25-49

(News) A new survey of who uses Wi-Fi hot spots in coffee shops and cafes shows the audience is generally affluent, overwhelming male and mostly between the ages of 25...

AT&T Wi-fi Hotspots Expand in Europe, China

(News) AT&T Wi-fi Hotspots Expand in Europe, China

WPA Wi-Fi Cracked in a Minute — Maybe

(News) WPA Wi-Fi Cracked in a Minute — Maybe

Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit

(Reviews) Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit

AT&T to Power New Sony 3G Wireless E-Reader

(News) AT&T to Power New Sony 3G Wireless E-Reader

Wi-Fi on Planes Growing, If You Can Find the Right Flights

(News) U.S. airlines are adding Wi-Fi to more of their planes, but it could still be years before the biggest carriers have their fleets fully equipped with the...

Clearwire: 'You WILL be Assimilated'

(News) Clearwire: 'You WILL be Assimilated'

Sonos CR200 Controller

(Reviews) Sonos CR200 Controller

Is Your Linksys or Netgear Router Vulnerable to a Serious Attack?

(News) Security researchers at Defcon warn of a vulnerability in cPanel that can affect multiple products.

Barnes & Noble to Offer Free Wi-Fi

(News) Barnes & Noble Inc. took free Wi-Fi a step further this week by announcing that anybody can walk into one of its nearly 800 stores nationwide and surf the...

Virgin Mobile 3G Mobile Broadband, Zero Contract

(Reviews) Virgin Mobile 3G Mobile Broadband, Zero Contract

Verizon Offers Free Wi-Fi to Consumer Customers

(News) Verizon Offers Free Wi-Fi to Consumer Customers

Pay-as-You-Go Internet

(How To) Pay-as-You-Go Internet

Private P2P Networks Add Trust to File Sharing

(News) Private P2P Networks Add Trust to File Sharing

A Day in the Life of 3G

(News) A Day in the Life of 3G

U.S. Broadband Adoption, Prices Both on the Rise

(News) U.S. Broadband Adoption, Prices Both on the Rise

Oprah Calling: Skype Video Chat on a Plane?

(News) Oprah Calling: Skype Video Chat on a Plane?

Wi-Fi Gets Personal With Mi-Fi

(News) Sprint Mi-Fi 2200 has a 3G/Wi-Fi combination that lets users take advantage of 3G network access and provide Wi-Fi LAN coverage for as many as five other users.

USB Devices Offer Easy Remote Access

(News) Two new USB devices, the Pogoplug and I'm InTouch SecureKey, let you access your files remotely without the need for complicated software.

'Huh?!' How to Translate Wi-Fi Vendor-speak

(News) What's beamforming? Airtime fairness? When a vendor claims to support "wireless security," what kind of security are we talking about?

Don't Overhype WiMAX Speeds, Analyst Warns Operators

(News) An analyst from Pyramid Research says WiMAX operators who overhype their networks' peak speeds risk angering early adopters who feel their expectations haven't...

ZyXel PLA-401 v2 HomePlug AV Powerline Wall Mount Ethernet Adapter & ZyXel PLA-470 HomePlug AV Powerline Switch

(Reviews) ZyXel PLA-401 v2 HomePlug AV Powerline Wall Mount Ethernet Adapter & ZyXel PLA-470 HomePlug AV Powerline Switch

Netgear XAVB101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit

(Reviews) Netgear XAVB101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Kit

Linksys PLK300 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit

(Reviews) Linksys PLK300 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit

D-Link DHP-303 PowerLine HD Network Starter Kit

(Reviews) D-Link DHP-303 PowerLine HD Network Starter Kit

Belkin Powerline AV+ Starter Kit F5D4075

(Reviews) Belkin Powerline AV+ Starter Kit F5D4075

Actiontec MegaPlug AV Powerline Gaming Kit HPE200AV

(Reviews) Actiontec MegaPlug AV Powerline Gaming Kit HPE200AV

TrendNet TEW-633GR 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router

(Reviews) TrendNet TEW-633GR 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Router

SMC Barricade N ProMax Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router SMCWGBR14-N

(Reviews) SMC Barricade N ProMax Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router SMCWGBR14-N

Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500

(Reviews) Netgear RangeMax Next Wireless-N Gigabit Router WNR3500

Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

(Reviews) Linksys Dual-Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router WRT320N

D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

(Reviews) D-Link DIR-655 Xtreme N Gigabit Router

Belkin N+ Wireless Router F5D8235-4

(Reviews) Belkin N+ Wireless Router F5D8235-4

Better Together: Wi-Fi and Powerline Networking

(Reviews) Better Together: Wi-Fi and Powerline Networking

Travel Smart

(How To) Travel Smart

Eye-Fi Share Video Wi-Fi SD Card

(Reviews) Eye-Fi Share Video Wi-Fi SD Card

Why Google's Outage Wasn't a Complete Failure

(News) Why Google's Outage Wasn't a Complete Failure

Cisco to Supply Clearwire's WiMAX Network Buildout

(News) Cisco to Supply Clearwire's WiMAX Network Buildout

Baby Monitors, Microwaves Said to Cause Wi-Fi Interference

(News) A report from a regulatory authority in the U.K. has found that baby monitors, security cameras and microwave ovens are causing interference for Wi-Fi users...

Qwest Gives Broadband Web Customers Free Wi-Fi

(News) Qwest is taking advantage of a new partnership with AT&T to offer complimentary Wi-Fi services to all of its broadband Internet customers.

My Networking Nightmare Becomes a Success

(News) I may have cheated a little bit, but now I'm successfully transferring files among all the members of my mongrel Wi-Fi home network.

Is Your Living Room Ready for Internet Video?

(News) Is Your Living Room Ready for Internet Video?

Is the Problem With My Modem or My Router?

(How To) Is the Problem With My Modem or My Router?

Hey, Cox: Stop Trying to Play God with the Internet

(News) Cox Communications says it will start prioritizing Internet traffic when its networks get congested. Here what you can expect and what one Web surfer thinks of the policy.

WSJ Accuses Google of Abandoning Net Neutrality: Reality Check

(News) The Wall Street Journal is accusing Google of abandoning its stance on Internet neutrality. Here where the WSJ got it wrong.

New G.hn ITU Standard for Home Networks

(News) The International Telecommunication Union has approved a standard for high-speed networking over multiple types of in-home wiring.

A Quick Fix for Slow Internet Access

(How To) Pokey connection got you down? Try this quick fix to restore broadband goodness in a matter of minutes.

Zenoss Core Sysadmin Tool Adds Native Mac OS X Installer

(News) Zenoss on Wednesday announced the addition of a native Mac OS X installer to Zenoss Core 2.3, an open-source IT monitoring...

ExpanDrive 1.3.1

(News) Since the early days of Mac OS X, the Finder has offered support for FTP, letting you work with FTP servers in the Finder as...

MacWireless 200 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter

(News) Before I dive into the review of MacWireless's 200 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter, I need to clarify something about the...

GlobeSurfer III Routes Net Connection via Mobile Network

(News) Nova Media on Friday introduced the GlobeSurfer III, a wireless router for the Macintosh.

Fix an Error 51 With the Cisco VPN Client

(News) One of the most-used programs on my Mac is the Cisco VPN Client, which is what I use to connect to Macworld's VPN when posting...

What Happens to My DSL When I Give Up My Landline?

(How To) Like many people, Sue is thinking of giving up her land-based telephone service. But her DSL comes through those same lines. Can she keep it?

LAN Messaging and the Home Office

(News) Reader Bill Phillips would like a little more open communication around his home. He writes:

ICON 401 Wireless USB Modem Debuts

(News) Nova Media on Wednesday announced the iCON 401, a wireless USB modem that helps Macs communicate on mobile data networks. It...

Linksys WRT610N Router

(News) Mac users want to stream and sync video and play networked games without getting bogged down by lagging data. The Linksys...

Sprint U301 3G/4G USB Modem (Franklin Wireless): Good Speeds, Lots of…

(Reviews) Sprint U301 3G/4G USB Modem (Franklin Wireless): Good Speeds, Lots of Potential

AT&T Pulls the Plug on Its Unlimited Data Plans

(News) AT&T Pulls the Plug on Its Unlimited Data Plans

Is AT&T Just Hurting Itself With New Data Plans?

(News) Is AT&T Just Hurting Itself With New Data Plans?

Sprint's EVO 4G in Two Oregon 4G Cities: No Magic

(News) Sprint's EVO 4G in Two Oregon 4G Cities: No Magic

AT&T's New Data Plans: The Backlash

(News) AT&T's New Data Plans: The Backlash

Clearwire's Portable Clear Spot 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot Lets You Share a 4G …

(Reviews) Clearwire's Portable Clear Spot 4G Wi-Fi Hotspot Lets You Share a 4G Connection

Clear 4G USB Modem: Great If You Never Leave 4G

(Reviews) Clear 4G USB Modem: Great If You Never Leave 4G

Sprint's EVO Phone in a 4G Zone: How Fast Is It?

(News) Sprint's EVO Phone in a 4G Zone: How Fast Is It?

Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi

(News) Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi

Opinion: iPhone Pre-Order Failure: Why You (and Apple) Should…

(News) Opinion: iPhone Pre-Order Failure: Why You (and Apple) Should Dump AT&T

Google Under Multistate Privacy Microscope: How We Got Here

(News) Google Under Multistate Privacy Microscope: How We Got Here

A 'Public Option' for Broadband?

(News) A 'Public Option' for Broadband?

Starbucks Free Unlimited Wi-Fi: A User's Guide

(News) Starbucks Free Unlimited Wi-Fi: A User's Guide

Bluetooth Spec Enables Some Gizmos to Go Years Between Charges

(News) Bluetooth Spec Enables Some Gizmos to Go Years Between Charges

AT&T's Upload Bug Tied Alcatel-Lucent Equipment

(News) AT&T's Upload Bug Tied Alcatel-Lucent Equipment

Google Slammed For Wi-Fi Breach of Lawmakers' Home Networks

(News) Google Slammed For Wi-Fi Breach of Lawmakers' Home Networks

Rumored Google-Verizon Deal Could End Net Neutrality

(News) Rumored Google-Verizon Deal Could End Net Neutrality

Net Neutrality Advocates Blast Google, Verizon Plan

(News) Net Neutrality Advocates Blast Google, Verizon Plan

Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pact: 5 Red Flags

(News) Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pact: 5 Red Flags

Slow Wi-Fi? Try Bypassing It with an Ethernet Cable

(How To) Any number of factors can cause a slow Internet connection. To see if it's a Wi-Fi problem, plug your PC directly into the router.

AT&T Loves the Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pitch

(News) AT&T Loves the Google-Verizon Net Neutrality Pitch

AT&T's Net Neutrality Support is No Surprise

(News) AT&T's Net Neutrality Support is No Surprise

Dumb Tech Mistakes

(How To) Dumb Tech Mistakes

iPhone: Great Device, Lousy Telephone?

(News) iPhone: Great Device, Lousy Telephone?

FAQ: Net Neutrality and Why You Should Care

(News) FAQ: Net Neutrality and Why You Should Care

Clearwire Tries for Coolness With Pay-As-You-Go 4G

(News) Clearwire Tries for Coolness With Pay-As-You-Go 4G

Network in Window 7's XP Mode

(How To) Network in Window 7's XP Mode

Sprint 4G Service Shows Up In San Francisco

(News) Sprint 4G Service Shows Up In San Francisco

Prepaid Plans Heat Up: Why No-Contract Wireless Is on the Rise

(News) Prepaid Plans Heat Up: Why No-Contract Wireless Is on the Rise

Should I Turn Off My Router?

(How To) Should I Turn Off My Router?

Wire Your Home for Ethernet

(How To) Wire Your Home for Ethernet

Make Your Own Ethernet Patch Cables

(How To) Make Your Own Ethernet Patch Cables

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