NetStumbler for Mac OS X?
If you are looking for a NetStumbler like program for Mac OS X you have several options. My personal favorite is KisMAC. I also use the built in airport utility to scan for wireless access points.
KisMAC

KisMAC is an opensource and free stumbler/scanner application for Mac OS X. It has an advantage [...]

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Mac OS X WiFi Wireless Scanner
If you are looking for a basic WiFi scanner for Mac OS X then the command line airport utility may fit your needs.
The utility is located at:
/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport
Typing the above command path can be avoided by creating a symbolic link to the command in /user/sbin/ by copying and pasting below into [...]

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Solar Powered WiFi
Using solar power has many drawbacks, the biggest being that when there is no sun there is no power. To overcome this problem a battery is used to power the device and the solar panel is used to keep the battery charged. A solar power system typically has two other components, charge controller [...]

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Netstumbler for Linux
NetStumbler (also known as Network Stumbler) is a free/”beggarware” tool for Windows that can detect WiFi/Wireless LANs using the 802.11b, 802.11a and 802.11g WLAN standards.
An alternative to Netstumbler that works on Linux is called Kismet and uses RFMON to passively detect networks.
Wireless Extension (WE) and Wireless Tools (WT)
If you only have basic wireless [...]

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Windows Vista and Netstumbler
Netstumbler isn’t officially supported on Windows Vista but several alternatives exist that provide similar or better information about wireless networks.
The quickest and simplest way to discover access points is by using the “netsh” command available by default in Windows Vista. The command returns text results for discovered wireless networks. Free tools that [...]

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Palm Centro Gmail and Google Mail App
Getting Gmail and/or Google Mail App to work on a Centro requires the same software and process as a Treo 650. See previous posts below.
Google Gmail on Treo 650 – Three step process to get Gmail working on a Treo 650 using Google Gmail Mobile App. This process works [...]

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WiFi For Dummies
A request I get all the time is recommendations on books that are good for non techies to learn about WiFi. If you search long enough on the Internet you can find free information on the web that will answer your questions, no matter what your topic. What is more difficult, is [...]

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Ethernet Crossover Cable
An Ethernet crossover cable is a type of Ethernet cable used to connect computing devices together directly where they would normally be connected via a network switch, hub or router. For example, one would use a crossover cable to directly connect two personal computers via their network adapters.
Ethernet Crossover Cable Pinout
Making an ethernet [...]

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Free Wireless Network Training
If you are interested in a career in wireless networking a good foundation in networking fundamentals is very important.
Embedded below is a training video that covers the OSI Model, IP routing/switching, IP subnetting, IP Protocols (TCP, UDP, DNS, DHCP), 802.11a/b/g, and network security fundamentals.
Based on content the video was probably produced [...]

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2 Mobile Gmail Accounts on Same Phone
If you have two Gmail email accounts and want to access both via your mobile phone, Palm Treo 650 on Sprint in my case, follow instructions below.
The first step is to get a single account working. See post titled Google Gmail App on Treo 650 for how to get [...]

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