What does this hot band have in common with Cisco? 

The Cisco team has been working closely with Microsoft to prepare for the late 2009 introduction of Windows 7 in order to ensure continued network connectivity and device discovery for the Linksys by Cisco line of products.

When you turn on your Wi-Fi enabled laptop or cell phone, both search for wireless networks in range and inevitably the SSID (Service Set Identifier) ‘linksys’ shows up. This means that when the router was set up, the user did not bother configuring the wireless router, thus leaving it unprotected and vulnerable to hacking, or the user did not come up with a unique name for the network.

It is not difficult to change the name of your wireless network. Using Network Magic, all you need to do is follow the steps of the software already on your router. If you have an older router model or feel more comfortable using the web-based setup page, then here are five steps to follow.

This last installment of our four-part series will help you update the firmware on your network devices to make sure your network is secure and up to date. 

Firmware is embedded software that is stored in a device to help it run correctly. For this reason, it is important to make sure you always have the latest firmware in order for your wireless router, network adapter, or any other device to perform at top level.

One option we suggest for adding another computer is Cisco Network Magic software, which is included with the router. By following these easy steps, you can be well on your way to enjoying your network with multiple computers.

The Flip video camcorder doesn’t just have to be for birthday parties and vacations. I’m finding more and more people using them very practically in their day-to-day jobs.

Exhibit A:

Author and marketing strategist, David Meerman Scott, blogs at Web Ink Now.  He uses his Flip video camcorder to film video with industry experts and highlights from his many speaking engagements.

Roxie Merritt Director of New Media Operations, U.S. Department of Defense

Exhibit B:

Huffington Post blogger and serial entrepreneur, Patricia Handschiegel, and co-creator/entrepreneur Meghan Cleary has the Flip video camcorder in their very fashionable “toolkit” as well. One of their projects, NPG.com, uses The Flip to share video interviews of tech savvy and successful business women.

“We deliberately shot the series on Flip cameras to first encourage our audience to play with video, and also because we feel there is an increasing place for cameras of this type in business and wanted to show an example of how to use the Flip in this type of format,” Patricia told me in a recent conversation. Check out every episode here.

New Power Girls Video Series - Episode 1

Exhibit B, C and D From Twitter!

From @Sparks_Austin  @olivermarks and @pamelaames. Thank you for sharing!

Okay -  so your have your wireless network up and its been running great and the last thing you want to do is touch any settings because the thought of going back and changing anything is scary! Well, it doesn’t have to be!  I’m here to help.

In week 2 of our 4 week series—it’s all about changing the default password on your router!   If you haven’t changed the default password or the password since you set up your router, it’s about time!

The Flip Video family keeps growing and getting better. We are proud to announce today the 2^nd generation of Flip Video MinoHD – the super stylish video camcorder that everyone will want to get their hands on!  The new MinoHD is now even better equipped to capture and share your life’s moments in stunning high-definition video.  It comes with more style, a bigger screen for awesome viewing, instant Facebook uploading capabilities and two hours of recording time.     

As we enter October and the Halloween season, many things may seem to be scary, Home Networking does not need to be one of them.

Over the next month, we will be helping to unmask some of the seemingly intimidating basics of creating and maintaining a Linksys by Cisco home network. Along with simple text instructions for most tasks, we will be including links to our Knowledge Base and User Forums that contain detailed instructions to help you solve most of the issues you may encounter.

Set up and configuration are the first steps to getting the most out of your home network.

The easiest and least intimidating path to set up is simply to follow the sticker on the router’s advice and “Run the CD First”. The installation wizard that is included with the product has won awards throughout the years for its simplicity and visual representation of the steps involved with the process and can be your escort through the entire process.

  October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which reminds us that the need for cyber security solutions is growing due to increased cyber crime and our heavy reliance on Internet technologies.

Cisco’s Cyberspace Action for Education (CAFÉ) program helps empower digital citizens to secure their online environment, and provides free online resources for parents and kids to keep updated on the latest potential threats and solutions, while becoming acquainted with The Realm characters. We also seek to arm teachers, students, and staff at schools with the case studies, informational materials, and products to raise awareness and help combat these Internet threats.