If  you are using a wireless router to connect to your internet connection and it is regularly dropping there may be other wireless devices interfering with your router. Continue Reading

The following steps act as a general guide through the configuration of a Belkin Wireless router to work with BBNET broadband.   Continue Reading

Contention is defined as competition for resources. In terms of broadband, the contention ratio defines the maximum number Continue Reading

The internet is an excellent resource for both parents and their children. However there can be downsides to the internet and these can include some services and features that can be harmful to children. Continue Reading

DNS (Domain Name System) is a standard technology for managing the names of websites and internet domains. It allows a user to type names into a web browser (e.g bbnet.ie) and will automatically find that address on the internet. A key element of this process is the DNS server. Continue Reading

Spam is the term widely used for unsolicited e-mail and is often referred to as junk mail.  Spam is usually sent indiscriminately to hundreds or even hundreds of thousands of inbox’s simultaneously.  In general terms spam could be described as Continue Reading

A common router for home use, general instructions are listed below Continue Reading

These steps needs to be followed in order to configure an Engenius Wireless Router to work with BBNET broadband. Continue Reading

Adware is essentially advertising built into software that is installed on a pc and is a close relative of spyware. It can affect the performance of a pc and slow Continue Reading

Spyware is software that covertly gathers user information through the users Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. 

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If you are using a wireless router and a laptop and cannot connect to the internet, the problem is quite often related to the wireless router and not your actual broadband connection. Continue Reading

As a broadband user, it is essential that your PC is well protected against everyday threats on the internet. These threats include viruses, spyware, adware and some signs that your PC may be infected are listed below. Continue Reading