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  2. Troubleshoot a broadband internet connection - AOL Help

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    These suggestions are designed to help with broadband connections only. If you don't have broadband, you'll need to try other steps to fix problems with a dial-up internet connection.

  3. Hidden node problem - Wikipedia

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    If it is found that the hidden node problem is the result of a user moving his computer to an area that is hidden from the other wireless nodes, it may be necessary to have that user move again. The alternative to forcing users to move is extending the wireless LAN to add proper coverage to the hidden area, perhaps using additional access points.

  4. PRIVATE WiFi® Quick Start Guide - AOL Help

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    PRIVATE WiFi automatically starts only when you are accessing an unsecured wifi network. This setting is selected by default. Any Internet connection: PRIVATE WiFi automatically starts whenever you connect to the Internet. Never – activate manually: PRIVATE WiFi does not start automatically, only when you manually load and activate it. 5.

  5. Install and uninstall Private WiFi for AOL on a computer

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    Visit the Private WiFi product page. 3. Click Download Now. 4. Once download is complete, click Open. 5. Click Run. 6. Click Next. 7. Check the Confirmation box and click Next to accept the license agreement and install Private WiFi. 8. Check the Run Private WiFi for AOL now box and click Finish to complete the installation.

  6. Carrier-sense multiple access with collision avoidance

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    It is particularly important for wireless networks, where the alternative with collision detection CSMA/CD, is not possible due to wireless transmitters desensing (turning off) their receivers during packet transmission. CSMA/CA is unreliable due to the hidden node problem. [3] [4] CSMA/CA is a protocol that operates in the data link layer.

  7. Network detector - Wikipedia

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    Network detectors or network discovery software [1] are computer programs that facilitate detection of wireless LANs using the 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g WLAN standards. [2] Discovering networks may be done through active as well as passive scanning.

  8. System Mechanic Software | 30-Day Free* Trial | AOL Products

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    Download System Mechanic to help repair and speed up your slow PC. Try it free* for 30 days now. AOL.com. ... Turn off up to eight unnecessary Windows services that slow down network speed;

  9. McAfee Message: Your computer is not fully protected

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    1. In the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right click the (M) icon, and then click Open SecurityCenter.2. In the McAfee window, click Fix.By doing this McAfee will identify the issue and try to fix it.