Guide To Setting Up A Wireless Network
 
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Wireless networks used to be suitable for only computer wizards and technical guru's. They were usually implemented in only shools, businesses, and universities. Well, as we advance through the computer age we find benfits in creating much smaller networks and now, setting up a wireless network is not only easy but cost effective. There are some great advantages to setting up a wireless network at home which include laptop communication, printer sharing, and file sharing, and using just one internet connection between all your home computers. If you are interested in setting up a wireless network in your home then follow these simple steps to bring it to life. First of all you need to recognise your needs. If you are planning to connect more than 3 computers then you should be looking at setting up a wireless network with Wi-Fi. This type of network uses access points, or gateways. These are known as base stations. With this option all your devices will need to have a Wi-Fi radio attached to them. Your base station will send and receive signals to and from your Wi-Fi radios, which in turn will enable the computers to communicate with each other along with sharing your internet connection. If you needs require 3 computers of fewer, and you are on a budget, then setting up your wireless network will be cheaper. For this type of network you will use what is known as 'peer-to-peer'. For this option you don't need a base station, as all your computers will communicate with each other directly. For your peer to peer network, all your computers will need to be Wi-Fi enabled. Some now have this feature attached, but if not, you can install a USB device into each to enable Wi-Fi. Be aware before proceeding however, that Peer to peer networks are ideal for small home networks but are a little less user-friendly and internet sharing is not quite as simple. If you are connecting a laptop, then you can buy a PCMCIA card, (known simply as a PC card) which will plug into the expansion slot. Once you have the right equipment it is essential that you read all the installation instructions very carefully. Depending on the type of network you have opted for and the version of Windows you are running, these instructions will differ. But there are some important points you should look out for with all networks, the main one being security. Once you are done setting up a wireless network in you rhome or office be sure to make it secure so you can keep intruders away. You will find network security advice on this website.
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