The Latest and Greatest in WiFi

Wireless networking technology has continued to improve since it became a consumer friendly option in the late 1990's.

Since most homes were not wired for data connections, the wireless revolution took off as high-speed Internet connections became common place in US households.

The alphabet soup of wireless technology can get a bit overwhelming: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ietc.

What's the difference between all the flavors? Which one is best for you? Are there alternatives if wireless isn't working in your environment?

Listen in as the Data Doctors share their wealth of knowledge working with WiFi on a daily basis in hundreds of settings.

Join us every Saturday from 12:00–2:00PM on FM News/Talk 92.3 as we discuss your computer questions at: 602.277.5827 or e-mail your questions during (or before) the broadcast using the ask a question page.

Original Air Date: May 3, 2008

• The 802.11 family explained
• New 802.11n Routers: The Best Wi-Fi Yet
• A review of 6 popular 802.11N routers
• What is WiMax and how is it different from WiFi?
• Powerline - an alternative when wireless isn't working
• Be careful with wireless print servers
• How do I secure my wireless network from hackers?
• Wi-Fi Friendly Cordless Phones

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Ad-hoc network: In it's generic form, an ad-hoc network is a temporary or "spontaneous" device that you can connect to. In the WiFi world, when you see an ad-hoc connection, it is generally another computer that is within proximity to your computer. To be safe, you should never try to connect to an ad-hoc network connection since it is generally another person's computer. Hackers will sometimes setup ad-hoc networks that appear to be Free Internet connections but are designed to capture information from the unsuspecting user.