Quick Summary on WiFi

In case you were wondering, this may help to answer some of your questions on WiFi. Via InformationWeek: 10-Minute Guide To Wi-Fi Standards The different 802.11 and NIMO standards have different levels of throughput and security. Here's how you can make sense of the alphanumeric soup. Security on your local access point is critical. I find many access points are completely open. Not a good situation. Someone could easily do some damage. Make sure you turn on your security. You may also have an option not to broadcast the signal. This is a good thing to do. You can turn up the signal strength to allow for a greater range within your household but by not broadcasting it, no one else will find it easily.