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This article recommends 4 kinds of travel wireless router.

NetGear 54 Mbps Cable/DSL Wireless Travel Router

The NetGear 54Mbps wireless travel router comes in a sleek and portable design ideal for travelers who want to be connected all the time. It is very small, like the size of a card only. This router can be used with any device whether it is on 802.11b or 802.11g technology. It has a built-in WEP encryption which can be upgraded to WPA-PSK. You can even share your internet access to anyone who has a Wi-Fi enabled device.

Linksys WTR54GS Wireless-G Travel Router

The Linksys WRT54GS wireless travel router comes with a built-in access point and an Ethernet port used to connect to a wired network or to other computers. For a secured connection, this device has an encryption capability. This has its own power supply and an antenna. Included in the package is a case for easy safekeeping. It is easy to configure with its user friendly web utility.

D-Link DWL-G730AP Wireless Travel Router

The D-Link Wireless Travel Router DWL-G730AP is one of the best wireless travel routers which can also be used as an access point. The size is relatively small which can fit right in the pocket of your laptop bag. It can be used to share internet access with other Ethernet users. It is also capable of connecting to any Wi-Fi spots without additional hardware or software. This travel wireless router is plug & play for easy configuration.

Apple Airport Express Base Station

This wireless travel router made by Apple is ideal for Mac users but is also compatible with Windows OS. It is very powerful that it can share internet access to 10 Wi-Fi capable devices at the same time. The router can also be used as a wireless to extend the range of your wireless network.

For Mac OSX users, the Bonjour technology can be used to detect other devices within the network which makes it easy to share any files to other computers.

Belkin Wireless G Travel Router

This wireless travel router manufactured by Belkin is so small that it can fit in your pocket. Sharing your Internet connection to other users is also possible with this router. For your security, this device supports WPA and WEP encryption. It can also function as an access point and an adapter.

Tags: Apple, Belkin, DWL-G730AP, Linksys, Travel Wireless Routers

D-Link’s DGS-2208 8-port Switch is greener than ever and can save you both power and money.

The DGS-2208 provides three key benefits through its cutting edge, innovative D-Link Green eco-friendly technology:

• Reduces power consumption & creates less heat
• Extended product life
• Reduces operating costs

Power Savings by Cable Length

D-Link Green verified switches have the ability to analyze the length of any Ethernet cable connected to them for adjustment of power usage accordingly. Shorter lengths require less power.

Power Savings by Number of Connected Ports and Link Status

Computers do not require Internet access all the time; neither do switches utilize all ports at all times. When a computer or network equipment is shut down, switches often remain on and continue to consume considerable amounts of power. With D-Link Green Technology, D-Link switches can automatically detect link status and reduce power usage of ports that are idle. Computers or any connecting parties set to standby mode (not power off), however, will not provide significant power savings.

Overall Power Savings Per Day

For a traditional switch, power consumption remains constant even when the ports are not in use. In a standard workday scenario where PCs are used for 10 hours a day and powered off 14 hours a day, and connected to the switch using 20 meter cables, D-Link Green Technology can save up to 40%* power used for each system.

It’s Geektime DGS-2208 reviews

Our first product review for Its Geek Time is this nifty gigabit network switch brought to you by D-Link. For years D-link has taken a back seat to bigger companies like Linksys and Netgear for home network equipment. In recent years D-Link has increased their product quality and can contend with the big guys on an equal footing. This switch is a product that proves that.

The first thing to note about this switch is it is a gigabit switch with 8 ports for less than $50. A comparable Netgear or Linksys switch will cost you much more money. The other important thing about its speed is you can connect 10/100 devices to it and not lose gigabit connectivity to gigabit enabled devices that are also connected to it. On older gigabit switches, the switch would throttle down to the slowest device connected to it.

Another new feature on this switch is its power saving feature. Ports that are not in use are turned off so the device uses less power over all. This turns into cost benefits from less electricity usage, less heat generated by the product, and a longer life span due to less wear and tear. In an age where electricity prices are at an all-time high, anything that saves power is a welcome addition to many homes and offices.

In conclusion, this switch is recommended for any home network or small office network that is on a budget and wants gigabit functionality.

Tags: DGS-2208, gigabit switch, Green switch, Power Savings, Reviews

Step 1. Log into the browser of the D-Link DIR-130 router.Default User Name:admin.Password:(Blank).

Step 2. Select Maintenance and Date and time.

Make sure your date and time is synced to your computer or NTP and is showing the correct date and time.

Step 3. Select Advanced and Certificates

Provide a Name for your certificate.
Browse and select key from where you saved it on your computer.
Browse and select the certificate from where you saved it on your computer.

Step 4. Save Settings.

Step 5. Verify certificate is valid.

Tags: Certificates, DIR-130, DIR-330, Local Private Certificates

This article guide you to set remote management on D-Link router.

Step 1: Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default). Enter the username (admin by default) and password (blank by default), and then click OK.

Step 2: Click on the TOOLS tab and select ADMIN.

D-Link DIR-330 as a sample:

Step 3: Check the box Enable Remote Management to enable this feature. When enabling remote management, you can specify a specific public IP address on the internet that you want to have access to your router or you can enter an asterisk (*) to allow access from anywhere on the internet.

Step 4: Select a port from the Port dropdown menu to specify the destination port for the remote management.

Step 5: Click on Save Settings.

Tags: DIR-130, DIR-330, remote management

The D-Link DGL and the DIR series routers will measure the available bandwidth coming from your modem upon initial boot.This process can take several moments.

This process can take several moments.

1.Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1 by default).

2.Enter the username (admin) and password (blank by default), and then click Ok or Log In.

3.To check the status of this sequence, you can simply log in to the routers interface and click the STATUS TAB.

If this sequence never fully completes or doesn’t complete properly, try power-cycling both the modem and the router at the same time. Please remember to reconnect the power to the modem first and then the router. Please allow a few moments for the devices to initialize and “sync” up.

Tags: DGL Series, DIR Series, get online