Networking

Because ISPs don't assign static IP addresses, remotely accessing devices on your network can be tricky. One way around changing IP addresses is to use a Dynamic DNS service, which automatically tracks the changes to your network's public IP address.

The battle of Windows vs. Linux or Mac people is a case of everybody being to some degree right combined with an abundance of human obnoxiousness. Regardless of which camp you're in, security threats are changing.

Due in large part to alleged NAT support on consumer devices, many people are confused about what NAT really is.

Brand new notebook PC, established wireless network waiting at home ... Everything should just work, right? Our columnist gets a refresher course in troubleshooting.

To achieve advertised performance numbers, hardware manufacturers employ numerous techniques. As a result, you need to shop wisely: Two competing products might be capable of 108Mbps, but they do so in different ways and are not completely compatible with one another.

Maintaining network security takes diligence and the integration of strong security practices into our daily lives. Here are a collection of easy-to-implement general security suggestions for making your online experience safer and more secure.

Setting up a wireless network in your home shouldn't be a major project, but one thing can stand in the way of unsuspecting users — it's called Wireless Zero Configuration and you gotta have it.

While it's true that managed switches are technically superior to unmanaged switches, that superiority comes with more complexity and the need for a network engineer to get the best performance. For those reasons, unmanaged switches are best for small networks.

Windows wants to help you get on a Wi-Fi network, but many times, it just gets in the way. Here's how to work around, if not bypass, XP's WLAN connection software.

Stumped by acronyms such as WPA2 and WMM? You're not alone. Windows networking guru Ron Pacchiano defines these new terms and, more importantly, explains why you need to care about them in his latest Q&A.