Eric Geier
Contributing Writer
Eric Geier is a freelance tech writer. He’s also the founder of NoWiresSecurity, providing a cloud-based Wi-Fi security service; Wi-Fi Surveyors, providing RF site surveying; and On Spot Techs, providing general IT services.
REVIEW: Network test tools from Fluke, NETSCOUT and SignalTEK
Network testers are ideal for IDing bad cabling, helping to troubleshoot network issues, estimating cable lengths and determining cable rates
5 things that will slow your Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi networks can be slowed by use of old protocols, overlapping channels and low data rates, and here’s how to fix these and other performance problems.
REVIEW: 5 top hardware-based Wi-Fi test tools
Software tools for testing Wi-Fi can run on a laptop, but dedicated hardware tools offer the convenience of a sometimes less cumbersome form-factor that are compact enough to fit in the pouch of a laptop bag. This article looks at...
8 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools
Here are 8 free Wi-Fi stumbling and surveying tools to reveal important details about Wi-Fi networks.
5 Ways to secure Wi-Fi networks
Tips about Wi-Fi security because wireless is inherently less secure.
5 Wi-Fi analyzer and survey apps for Android
A review of five mobile survey apps - iBwave Wi-Fi Mobile, iMapper WiFi Pro, WiFi Analyzer and Surveyor from ManageEngine, Wi-Fi Visualizer from ITO Akihiro, and WiTuners Mobile - for enterprises to small offices.
Review: Manage desktops remotely with these 5 tools
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) can be a great way to keep tabs on workstations, servers, and other IT infrastructure and also automate some maintenance and remediation tasks. This can help save time and resources in the IT...
7 Wi-Fi vulnerabilities beyond weak passwords
Using strong encryption and passwords is only the first step in protecting your wireless network. Make sure you’re not exposed in these other ways.
Windows 10 tips and tricks for Wi-Fi and networking
There have been many changes in Windows 10, especially since the first anniversary update last August, officially called version 1607. Here are some of the most important changes related to the Wi-Fi and networking aspects of Windows...
REVIEW: Early Wave 2 Wi-Fi access points show promise
There’s a lot to like about Wave 2 802.11ac products, including theoretically faster speeds than Wave 1 products and cool new features, such as multi-user MIMO (MU-MIMO.) In this review, we look at five Wave 2 wireless access points,...
Free and cheap ways to study for IT certifications
Use these tips for finding inexpensive study resources and getting hands-on experience.
Review: 5 open source alternatives for routers/firewalls
Open source software offers an economical and flexible option for deploying basic home, SMB or even enterprise networking. These open source products deliver simple routing and networking features, like DHCP and DNS. Plus, they are...
New Wi-Fi features in Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Microsoft quietly added several new Wi-Fi and networking features worth knowing about in its recent Windows 10 update.
9 things to check after installing wireless access points
Whether you’re upgrading equipment or building out a whole new Wi-Fi network, use this handy checklist to make sure everything’s shipshape before you let users connect.
15 free Modern Windows apps for IT pros
There are countless free app lists out there for traditional Windows applications and mobile OSs, but not as many for the newer Modern Windows apps. Most of these apps are still very basic in their functionality, but nevertheless...
13 things you need to know about MU-MIMO Wi-Fi
It's a big breakthrough in wireless connectivity, but don't let MU-MIMO's limitations catch you off-guard.
Windows 10-based Wi-Fi analyzers: No frills, low cost
WiFi Tool, WiFi Commander stand out in test of five stumbler and surveying apps.
Review: Hot cloud-based tools for Wi-Fi hotspot management
Cucumber Tony, SputnikNet, Tanaza deliver management support for multi-vendor wireless networks.
