What is a Virtual Private Network?

VPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a private network that extends through an encapsulation process, and if necessary, encryption of data packets to different remote locations by using public transport infrastructure. Data packets from the private network travel through a “tunnel” defined in the public network. For remote access, VPN allows users to access their corporate network, assigning your remote computer addresses and privileges the same, although the connection is made ​​through a public Internet access. Sometimes it may be interesting that communication that travels through the tunnel established in…

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Wi-Fi Halow: The direct competition of Bluetooth has a name

Wi-Fi Halow

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced the next version of the standard Wi-Fi wireless connectivity, call 802.11ah (the most recent is the 11ac). One of its major innovations is the inclusion of Halow mode, designed for the connected home, peripheral (especially the wearable technology and intelligent sports watches and bracelets), and use in automobiles, as well as applications of the Internet of Things. Wi-Fi Halow achieves a power consumption similar to Bluetooth (i.e., much lower than the Wi-Fi standard, vital for devices powered by a small battery), but with a much wider…

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Google now sells Wi-Fi routers

google onhub

Google introduced OnHub, a router; the company facilitates the management of a home wireless network. The router is manufactured by TP-Link (and later there will be a version made by Asus), but carries the Google brand, similar to what the company does with the Nexus line of phones. According to the company the antenna and software design allow a better connection, and a simpler management using an application for Android or iOS; its can give bandwidth priority to a device, see how much consume each, send the password with a…

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Linksys E4200

Linksys E4200

One of the most striking aspects of the Linksys E4200, WiFi N router, is its design, something that most manufacturers of these devices do not take into account, but that draws attention when someone does, as it is the case that concerns us. A design that some might take missing some lights to indicate that the router is working since the activity shown in some LEDs on the back of the router, which could shut down through the device interface. All that shines is the Cisco logo, Linksys matrix and…

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SMC7904WBRAS-N Router

SMC7904WBRAS-N Router

SMC, expert in networking for the home, takes time expanding its offering to the WiFi N specification, and SMC7904WBRAS-N router not only complies with this version of wireless technology, it offers four Ethernet ports for those who want to keep the wiring options. One of the most important aspects of SMC7904WBRAS, shared with the other company’s products is its ease of installation. First the user must plug the end of the telephone cable to the DSL port and press the ON/OFF switch on the back of the device. After connecting…

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