If you outlets around the home are anything like mine they are jammed full with all sorts of gadgets and home theater gear there may not be room for a big normal size power line networking adapter. I ...

Actiontec's 500 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter Kit is the smallest such adapter we've seen yet, but it does the job. Dong Ngo Former SF Labs Manager, Editor Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been ...

Before diving into troubleshooting solutions, make sure to check basic outdated software, which can be one of the causes contributing to the malfunctioning of Network Adapters. Start the ...

Windows Server 2003 makes it easier to obtain IP addressing information. Previously, to find out the IP address for a Windows NT or Windows 2000 system, you had to use the IPConfig command-line tool.

Ethernet cable (either CAT5e or CAT6) is the gold standard of home-networking technology. If you can string cable from your router to everywhere you need Internet access, do it. You’ll get out-of-this ...

If you're looking for a quick way to extend your home network (for both wired and Wi-Fi clients) to that far corner of your home, the Actiontec Wireless Network Extender Plus Powerline Network Adapter ...

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If you’ve ever delved into your Windows network adapter settings, from tweaking IP addresses and DNS gateways to enabling/disabling adapters, you’ve likely touched upon basic configurations. Beyond ...

A network adapter, also known as a network interface controller or network interface card, enables an Acer Aspire to connect to the Internet. Some network interface cards use Ethernet connections to ...

There has been quite a bit of discussion and celebration in the Linux community recently because Broadcom released an open-source driver for their wireless networking adapters. This is, undoubtedly, a ...

If you want to take full advantage of your hardware, you'll need to ditch the adapters ...

While using a wireless adapter to connect to the Internet eliminates the need for unsightly Ethernet cables, it does have its downside. Wireless networks have bandwidth limitations, taking some of the ...