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US Army Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications program putting smartphones in soldiers' hands this February

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Earlier this year, DARPA put out RFIs with an eye on developing military apps and an app store for iOS and Android, and now the US Army's Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications (CSDA) program will put handsets, network equipment, and other equipment including tablets, e-readers, and pico projectors into the hands of the First Army Brigade this February.

US Army Connecting Soldiers to Digital Applications program putting smartphones in soldiers' hands this February

Earlier this year, DARPA put out RFIs with an eye on developing military apps and an app store for iOS and Android, and now the US Army...

Connecting Your Secured LinkSys WRT54GC To Your Windows XP Laptop Or Desktop

If you followed along with the first article, then you are ready to set-up your PC to access the secure wireless connection.This article does not go into hardening your PC against other threats, you should always make sure you are using a firewall, virus scanner and/or spam blocking software.Now that you have successfully configured your LinkSys WRT54GC the next step is to configure your PC so that you can access the secured connection.This is easy to do, and only requires a few additional steps.First you should have an icon on your status bar that looks like a computer - it shows the wireless network connection. When you move your mouse over top of it, you should see the wireless information for the connection.Since your connection will not be established, there may be an X or SLASH through the icon. Not to worry, setting up this connection is very easy.First step is to double-click on the icon. This will bring up the WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS window.Next on this window, click on the PROPERTIES button. This will display another window that reads WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES on the window bar.Click on the tab that reads WIRELESS NETWORKS.Since your network should already be set-up, you can highlight the entry and click on the PROPERTIES button - it will light-up once you select your network.On this screen and this tab (marked ASSOCIATION) there will be several fields, one of which is called Network name (SSID). This field is not accessible, but will list the name of your network.Then there is another block of options under WIRELESS NETWORK KEY. This is what you need to update in order to access your secured wireless network.The first item is the NETWORK AUTHENTICATION. Provided you've kept your PC updated and have all the latest updates and patches, when you click on this list box you will have several options available to you: OPEN, SHARED, WPA and WPA-PSK.Select the one that you used on your LinkSys WRT54GC wireless access point. Chances are if you followed part 1 of this article then you should select WPA-PSK.Next you will select the DATA ENCRYPTION method. Choices available to you will be: TKIP or AES.Once again you will select the one which you selected on your LinkSys WRT54GC wireless access point. TKIP and AES are both as strong, however AES may slow down your internet connection from your PC to the access point since it goes through more encryption methods.In my experiences I have noticed that when I use TKIP I retain a 108 Mbps speed to the access point, whereas with AES it drops in half to 54 Mbps. However I've decided to stay with AES.Once you have selected the appropriate DATE ENCRYPTION method the next step is to select the NETWORK KEY and enter this into two spots: NETWORK KEY and CONFIRM NETWORK KEY.The network key is the SAME key you entered into your wireless access point (the LinkSys WRT54GC). If this is a long string and you've saved the string (not recommended for long-term, only during your initial set-up and configuration) then you can simply CUT the string from the document and PASTE it into the required fields! Otherwise you will need to manually type in the 63 character string - which may not be an easy task to complete.Enter the string into the required fields - NETWORK KEY and CONFIRM NETWORK KEY then click on the OK button.When the previous window opens up (WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES) click the OK button again.Finally click CLOSE on the WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS.It may take a few seconds to a few minutes for your PC to synchronize to the access point, however once it does you will be able to surf the web securely between your PC and your access point. As well, it will be very difficult for the average individual to hack into your wireless connection and steal your broadband access!It really is that simple, that everyone should be protecting their wireless connection. Not only are you ensuring nobody can use your broadband access, but data that is sent between your PC an the access point is secured as well - you won't be sending out your account details un-encrypted anymore just waiting for someone with the smarts to capture that data and use it for their own means.Before we finish, would you like to see how many secured or unsecured connections are in your area? Yes, you can see this easily with Windows own tools. Double-click on the icon we mentioned earlier in this article. This will bring up the WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS window.Click on the VIEW WIRELESS NETWORKS button.If you've done everything correctly you will not see your connection in the list but you will see all the other connections around you (for those individuals that did not disable the broadcast of their SSID) plus you'll be able to see who has encrypted their connection fully and who is using basic encryption.Those that are using WPA or stronger - those will be tough to crack or hack into. Those that are not - with the right tools (all available freely over the Internet) you could access their wireless connection with a bit of work and steal their broadband access (though I highly recommend that you do not).Setting the appropriate security measures is very easy, and just common sense. Like you would not leave your bank statement in a public place - you should ensure that your computer(s) are secured to prevent your private information being given to the public.	 	 		 			 				 					 						Get more information about adware, spyware, malware and viruses plus information on wireless wifi theft and securing your wireless connection [http://www.free-adware-spyware-virus-removal.com] at [http://www.free-adware-spyware-virus-removal.com]

Connecting Your Secured LinkSys WRT54GC To Your Windows XP Laptop Or Desktop

If you followed along with the first article, then you are ready to set-up your PC to access the secure wireless connection. This article...

Mobile PC is Not Connecting to a Network

Turn on the wireless receiver. For example, on a Dell laptop you can turn your wireless receiver on and off, or enable it, by pressing the "F2" button on your keyboard.Locate the cords running to the wireless router and make sure none are loose, and that they are connected properly. Also check that all lights are flashing properly; if not, press the "Reset" button on the back of the router to reset the connection. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the connection to reboot.Move the mobile PC you are using closer to the wireless router. Being too far away from the router will cause you to get a weak signal and cause problems keeping an Internet connection.Move the wireless router to another location if you are able to. Having too many <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/electronics/">electronics</A> in one area will cause interference with certain electrical devices, especially wireless routers.Locate the toolbar in the bottom-left corner of your desktop. Right-click <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/internet/">the Internet</A> or wireless icon at the bottom of the screen and select "Connect to a Network." Select the network you wish to connect to and click "Connect." If you are connected to the signal but still have no luck with your browser, right-click the wireless icon again and select "Diagnose and Repair." This should repair any connection issues you are facing.Enter the proper passwords to establish an Internet connection if you are in a public place. Entering the wrong password will make the network unavailable. Ask someone to verify you have the correct information and enter it in the window when prompted to set up an Internet connection to the network.

Mobile PC is Not Connecting to a Network

Turn on the wireless receiver. For example, on a Dell laptop you can turn your wireless receiver on and off, or enable it, by pressing the ...