A wireless uses electromagnetic waves for an electronic operation rather than hard wires used to transfer data on a long distance. It has emerged as the needed yet troublesome option for the users and with enduring problems like hacking of Wi-Fi by terrorists as cited in recent surveys and reports, securing Wi-Fi is an obligation.
Some examples where wireless systems are very widespread are mobile phones, navigation systems, wireless computer mouse, satellite television, portable radios, TV remote controls, wireless phones and many other devices.
Wi-Fi working Principle
The Wi-Fi works on the principle of radio frequency, when an RF current is supplied to an antenna; an electromagnetic field is created that then is able to propagate through space. Then the access point broadcast a wireless signal, which is then trapped by a receiver with the help of an adapter.
The wireless device can provide service to any number of machines. But, as a precautionary step against security and quality of transmission, the 10 PC network is supposed to be a safest one.
List of Upgrading Software
It is always advisable to upgrade your Wi-Fi with novel downloading suitable software from time to time. Let’s have a quick glance to the software, which can give new verve to your deserting Wi-Fi: -
WeF: WeF is used to locate close hotspots. By double clicking on any hot spot you can get people tab which helps in finding detail information about any person near by. It provides an efficient way to keep in touch with your friends. This software is also used to upload information about hotspots and add them to the site maps.
Wi-Fi SiStr: It gives you the complete information about signal strength i.e. the areas where signal strength is weak or strong and display the information on desktop monitor. It send alerts if signals are weaker than a certain level. This software is not very secure, as it doesn’t trace hackers well.
Xirrus Wi-Fi Monitor: This software gives you information about network you are connected to and display information about your signal strength, IP address and SSID (Service Set Identifier). It also provides information about encryption method employed and route and the channel used by network.
Plug and Browse: This tool is helpful when you want switching between two or more networks. It is not an easy task to change all the network settings manually. This tool enables us changing these settings with just one double click. You can set a different profile for each network and choose it whenever required.
Whisher: Whisher helps you to credit some access when you are not at home and you don’t have enough credits in your account to pay for a commercial site visit. It permits you hopping between one site to another.
JiWire Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder for Windows XP: This software helps us in locating a particular hotspot when you in a real hurry. It searches for both free as well as paid hotspots. It uses encryption for your connection and it proved to be a safer method while using connections at some new place. This is not the end, this software alert signals and it is very easy to configure.
Loki Toolbar: This is an easy to use toolbar used with a web browser and helps in finding nearby location, which often appears in a separate browser window.
WiFi Guardian: This tool sets up a VPN (Virtual Private Network), which is a secured form of transmission. This tool is good for finding any nearby networks, getting connected and tells you about the encryption policy applied.
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