http://www.empoweris.com Managed Network Services, Hardware, Software and Security Support Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:52:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en http://www.empoweris.com/2008/06/25/blackberry-bold-impresses/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/06/25/blackberry-bold-impresses/#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:39:38 +0000 jholbrook blackberryEmailMobileWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=253 For all of our clients that enjoy Blackberries, RIM has announced the new Blackberry Bold. The bold offers a new interface, stramlines design and nimble OS. Engadget posted a great hands on initial review. You can check out their thoughts on the device by following clicking here. For a first impression review, Engadget had some [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2008/06/25/blackberry-bold-impresses/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/#comments Thu, 08 May 2008 02:33:43 +0000 jholbrook HackingOnline SafteySecurityWEPWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=238 So you think you wireless network is safe? You have enabled encryption and created a wep key and so forth, well hold on to your shorts. Cracking your network will be as easy as a youtube search. The information to do so is freely available on the internet. In order to demonstrate this,  am posting [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2008/05/07/secure-your-wireless-network-now/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/03/31/how-to-setup-a-netgear-wireless-router/ http://www.empoweris.com/2008/03/31/how-to-setup-a-netgear-wireless-router/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:47:04 +0000 jholbrook HardwareRoutersetupWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=212 Each day I am am asked at least once a question form someone who is trying to setup a wireless router at home. I found a great video tutorial that goes over the steps to setup a Netgear wireless router in your home. ]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2008/03/31/how-to-setup-a-netgear-wireless-router/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/09/24/what-is-a-wireless-network/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/09/24/what-is-a-wireless-network/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2007 18:52:47 +0000 jholbrook InternetNetworkWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/09/24/what-is-a-wireless-network/ What is a wirelss network? A network can be one computer connected to the Internet, or two or more computers connected to each other (and also to the Internet). In a wireless network, the computers are connected by radio signals instead of wires or cables. Advantages of wireless networks include mobility and no unsightly wires. Disadvantages [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/09/24/what-is-a-wireless-network/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/08/13/why-should-my-business-consider-blackberry/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/08/13/why-should-my-business-consider-blackberry/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:06:40 +0000 jholbrook blackberrybusinesscalendarEmailMobileorganizeWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/08/13/why-should-my-business-consider-blackberry/
No Small Business can go wrong when considering Blackberry As a small business owner, you never underestimate the importance of staying in touch while you’re on the go. BlackBerry® can help you outperform the competition by increasing efficiency, enhancing customer service and minimizing costs in your business. See how BlackBerry can deliver what you need to do [...]]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/08/13/why-should-my-business-consider-blackberry/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/25/blackberry-8800-vs-iphone/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/25/blackberry-8800-vs-iphone/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:36:26 +0000 jholbrook AppleblackberrybusinessCellulariPhoneMobile DevicesTechnology http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/07/25/blackberry-8800-vs-iphone/ Ever since the launch of the new iPhone by Apple, we have been fielding alot of questions about it versus a RIM Blackberry, specificall the 8800 series. I must say first that the iPhone is a marvelos device, it is beautiful, friendly, sleek an inviting. Secondly, I must admit I find it lacking for use in business features. I still feel that it jusat cannot compete yet with Reasearch in Motion's blackberry line. Apple has made a great leap in consumer technology but I suggest business users wait to see how Apple flushes out business specific features before adoption. I read a great comparison article on Technet today that really does a great job of comparing the two devices from a business users perspective. The article, iPhone v. BlackBerry: Side By Side, Two Week Comparison can be read by following the link. So if you are considering jumping the Blackberry ship, please read this article and take the information into consideration before you jump. Happy Texting.]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/07/25/blackberry-8800-vs-iphone/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/03/28/tips-for-improving-your-wireless-network/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/03/28/tips-for-improving-your-wireless-network/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:12:00 +0000 jholbrook microsoftRouterSecurityTechnologyWindowsWireless http://weblog.empoweris.com/2007/03/28/tips-for-improving-your-wireless-network/ If Microsoft Windows XP ever notifies you about a weak signal, it probably means your connection isn't as fast or as reliable as it could be. Worse, you might lose your connection entirely in some parts of your home. If you're looking to improve the signal for your wireless network, try some of these tips for extending your wireless range and improving your wireless network performance.]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/03/28/tips-for-improving-your-wireless-network/feed/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/18/what-is-80211-wireless/ http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/18/what-is-80211-wireless/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2007 05:27:28 +0000 jholbrook Hot SpotInternetNetworkingWirelessWLAN http://weblog.empoweris.com/?p=31 The wireless local area network (WLAN) protocol, IEEE 802.11, and associated technologies, such as the 802.1X protocol and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), allow secure high-speed wireless network access and mobile access to a network infrastructure. Until the recent development and wide adoption of IEEE 802.11b, also known as Wi-Fi, in order to obtain high-speed network access to your local area network (LAN) your network client needed to be physically connected to the LAN with some type of wiring.]]> http://www.empoweris.com/2007/01/18/what-is-80211-wireless/feed/