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These days if you are carrying a laptop while out and about, it’s almost inevitable that you will need to get online at some inopportune moment. If you have a wireless card on your laptop, it’s usually possible to pick up on someone else’s unsecured wireless network and bum a ride for a couple minutes on the information superhighway.

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• Netstumbler

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Previously we had discussed ways to secure your wireless from intruders, this time we want to get the most from our wireless by extending its reach. Whether you want signal in the backyard, basement, or just that 3rd floor office, this is the tip for you!

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• Netgear MIMO Router
• Linksys Range Extender
• Buffalo Omnidirectional Antenna

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Many of you are probably familiar with something called a VPN. VPN stands for virtual private network – basically, it’s a method of connecting computers to each other over the internet in such a way that they think they are on the same local network, such as being in the same building.

This allows one to use file and print sharing services, get access to files, or run LAN based applications across a much larger geographic area.

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• Hamachi
• Security Now
• Gibson Research

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Recently, I was asked how to secure a wireless internet connection. So I thought that for todays tip, I would give you a quick checklist of the steps needed to secure a wireless connection.

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