Month: February 2018

(And in case you missed it, here’s link to Part I)

A home mesh network typically is comprised of 2-3 devices, doing triple duty as a router, a range extender and a wireless access point.

For example: You buy a system of 3 devices. They can be interchanged, and whichever you pull from the box first will get plugged into the cable/DSL modem and act as the primary router. The other 2 (or more) generally puck-shaped devices can then be plugged in and set around your house, and they’ll automatically pair with the primary puck to act as additional access points. This system of pucks will determine how best to share your internet signal between each other, and also among all the client devices asking for WIFI. This is often orchestrated by an app on your phone or tablet.

With all the security issues in cyberspace, I’m sure everyone has either heard of “phishing” or been targeted by it. If you have not, I’ll explain what it is and how to avoid being a target. Let’s start with the definition: phishing is the act of defrauding someone online by posing as a legitimate company or person. Simply put, phishing occurs when hackers pretend to be someone or something they are not — to steal from you.