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5 Tips for Boosting Wireless Network Speeds

According recent data from the CCi’s World Internet Project, nearly two-thirds (63 per cent) of Australian households used a wireless network. Providing mobility, flexibility, and cost savings, it’s easy to see why wireless networks have become so widely used in Australia. While wireless networks have grown in reliability and speed, sometimes router speeds can be affected by interference, outdated hardware, or other factors. These tips will help you boost wireless network speed, as will seeking professional computer support.

1. Reposition Your Router

Repositioning you router will improve your wireless network speed by reducing obstructions to the signal and eliminating interference.

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6 Step Checklist to Choosing an Internet Service Provider

If you’re looking to get connected to the internet, there are some key issues to know about before choosing a provider or service package. Given the myriad packages and providers on the market, we’ve put together this easy six step checklist to help you make the right decision. If you have any computer issues at any stage before and after the connection period, computer support professionals can help you out so you get online and have your computer working as soon as possible.

1. Internet Service Connection Types

There are a variety of different connection types to choose from. Which one you choose will depend on your usage requirements and roaming needs.

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6 Benefits of Wireless Networking for Home and Office

Wireless networking refers to having a wire-free broadband network within the house or office, though it’s also common to have wirless networking in libraries, cafes, and other public spaces. Wireless networking, also commonly known as Wi-Fi, is to be differentiated from mobile broadband or wireless broadband, which usually means the user can access the internet through a mobile broadband modem anywhere on a roaming basis. Wireless networking has only become better and easier to use over the past decade, and increasing numbers of users are going wireless for their home or office broadband connection. These are just some of the benefits of going wireless.

1. Freedom and Mobility

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Adding a new computer to a home wireless network

This is a common problem for people who’ve never done it before. We thought we’d give you your own ‘How To computer support guide to make it easy.

It’s not as hard as it looks. If you’ve got a gizmo wireless set up, you’ll have a “Wireless/Wired Network Settings Form”. The form has your “Network Key”. You need this, if you don’t know your security settings.
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How to Get a Better Wi-Fi Connection

Most of us have connected our computers to a router using a wireless connection at some time, with varying degrees of success. There’s a reason for the problems, and you should be aware that in most cases it’s not your equipment, it’s the local environment. There are quite a few things you can do about these problems, and you may be surprised to hear that you can provide your own home computer support as well.

The problems

There are 2 popular standards of Wi-Fi in use at the moment:

* 802.11g – this operates on 2.4 GHz

* 802.11n – this operates on 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz

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