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There has been so much hype about wireless networking that it is sometimes hard to get to the important question: do you need it? To determine whether your notebook computer needs to have wireless networking capabilities, you need to understand what it is first.

WLAN

WLAN stands for Wireless Local Area network or Wireless LAN. Wireless network cards use the IEEE 802.11 standard of wireless transmission. There are other wireless networking standards, such as Bluetooth, but the 802.11 standard is the preferred networking solution. The Wireless network interface was developed originally for interfacing among computers connected through a local area network, but it is now also being used for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and internet access, just like the standard Local Area network interface.

A Wireless Networking environment has no need for complicated wiring to accommodate data sharing and internet access. The wireless network uses one or more Wireless access Points or Wireless Routers to transmit the signal. An access point has an antenna and an Ethernet port, which must be connected to a broadband modem for internet connectivity. A Wireless router adds several more Ethernet ports to allow a combination of wired and wireless connections. The access point or router acts as the radio frequency transmitter and receiver (radio frequency electromagnetic waves are the medium through which data packets are sent and received). This access point interfaces with devices (computers, PDAs, IP Phones, and other access Points) which use 802.11 wireless adapters.

Wherever there is an 802.11 wireless access point, a wireless networking-capable device can access that network and, generally, the internet.

Do You Need Wireless networking in Your Notebook Computer?

Whether you need wireless networking depends entirely on you. Wireless networking capability is always a wonderful feature to have in a notebook computer, but there are scenarios where wireless networking is definitely necessary.

If you want to have a tidy office or home network, wireless networking is for you. Moreover, if there are many users in your local network or if the number of users is expected to increase, a wireless router is not limited by the number of Ethernet ports on the router. Please note, however, that a wireless network connection is not as reliable as traditional Ethernet connections, and wireless connections are susceptible to radio wave and electromagnetic interference.

If you are a freelancer, a reporter, or in another position where you frequently travel, Wireless networking is invaluable. Wireless networking is the most widely used form of public internet access all over the world. With a wireless networking card, you are guaranteed an internet connection, as long as you can find a wireless hotspot.

For interfacing with personal devices like PDAs and cellular phones, Bluetooth is a more common option, but Wireless networking is absolutely necessary for wireless internet connections.

If you are a cell phone tower landowner or building lease owner or know someone that is, this article will provide some insight into tactics used by the Wireless Industry to take advantage of unsuspecting cell tower landowners.

When approached by a cell phone company or one of the many lease buyout companies it is important to understand one thing. Companies exist to make money. The wireless industry is no different. I am sure you felt like you hit the lottery and in a way you did, but what if you found out that the lottery was only paying you 1/4 of your winnings.

When you look at the industry it is still relatively young. Consider when you were growing up, I'm sure you remember radio, having to roll the windows up in your car by hand, or using a rotary phone. now it's the internet, power everything and cell phones. I only mention this so that as a landowner you realize you are part of new technology that has not only replaced the rotary phone, but now your lan line home phone as well. With that comes the potential to benefit greatly, just as all of us have from using cell phones. Many landowners and attorneys do not have the expertise in this industry to fully take advantage of it's potential. Here are a couple of examples of tactics used by cell phone companies and tower companies.

1.) The cell phone industry is consolidating so that means your tower may be at risk.

In most cases this is just not true. Yes there has been consolidation such as the merger of sprint and Nextel, as well as cingular and AT&T. but understand that does not mean less demand for the service that is being provided. In addition there are new companies such as ClearWire that are doing well and growing. Here is another secret, cell phone towers are not only being used for voice communication. Bringing the internet to your phone and other media content including TV is here now, if you have not seen the Apple Iphone I suggest going to at&t's website. This translates into higher cell phone bills which means more money for those companies. Shouldn't that mean more money for landowners?

2.) Use this lump sum payment to pay bills now.

A lump sum offer may sound like a great deal, especially if they offer you seven years at your current rent. There are situations when this is a viable option, but as I mentioned before companies exist to make money. Combine that with the possibility that you are not getting full value for your land contract and ... that is exactly how these companies are making money. Often times they will turn around and re-negotiate your contract for much more and begin profiting from your financial situation. Imagine if you received $500 more a month from your cell phone tower lease. Would this help relieve some of your debt? What if you could get more? Sometimes short term problems can be solved with long term solutions, not always the quick fix.

These are the two common scenarios. The truth is that as a landowner you have a great investment sitting on your property. To learn more or if you have any questions please visit CellSiteNegotiation.com. Cell Site Negotiation was founded as a way to help cell site landowners and building lessors maximize the profit potential of their contracts.

Scott Neeley
Founder and President of Cell Site Negotiation

xbox 360 gamers must cope with the dreaded xbox 360 flashing red lights error if you were unlucky enough to purchase a defective gaming console. The infamous "3 Rings of Death" occurs because of hardware failure within the Xbox's core motherboard + hard drive system.

While there is no easy way to prevent this occurrence from happening again, there are a few quick ways to prevent your xbox 360 from displaying the 3 red rings of death.

1. Move Your xbox 360 to a Spacious area on the Floor - Many believe the red rings error is partly caused by overheating problems with the 360's hard drive. microsoft packed so much into the system that it gets hot very quickly. Always place your xbox 360 on the floor with plenty of free room around the console to breathe. This will prevent overheating & limit the chances of seeing the 3 xbox red lights.

2. Always Turn off the xbox console with your controller - Not a huge issue, but manually turning off the xbox using your hand could put additional stress on the hard drive to shut off. By Using the controller, you give the xbox a smoother shut down phase, and may extend the overall life of your xbox console.

3. Clean All Games Thoroughly Before Inserting into the xbox 360 - Often your xbox games will collect dust & dirt after you play them for a while. Extra dust creates friction within the unit, perhaps causing it to fail during your gaming sessions. Keeping all games clean, along with your console, will help to prevent the xbox 360 3 red light error.

The easiest way to solve any problem is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. If your xbox 360 console still shows the 3 blinking red lights, please see my resource box to fix your problem at once.

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