Wireless Network At Home: A Simple How To Guide

For homes with more than one computer, it would be wise for you to setup a wireless network and share your high speed internet connection, as well as the scanner, printer, game consoles and other computer devices.

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For homes with more than one computer, it would be wise for you to setup a wireless network and share your high speed internet connection, as well as the scanner, printer, game consoles and other computer devices. Wireless networking, "Wireless Fidelity" or Wi-Fi as it is commonly known, is gaining popularity nowadays because it is just so darn easy and very straightforward.

So, for those who want to use Wi-Fi technology in their homes, here is a simple tutorial to guide you through the process and answer some of the most frequently asked questions. To setup your home network you will need a wireless router and wireless PCI cards. Any of which you can get at your local BestBuy or you can get it online from Amazon or any other electronic retailer

1. The Equipment You Will Need.

Start with a wireless or Wi-Fi router. This will allow you to share your internet connection with other wireless devices in your home and you will be able to connect to the net without having to use any networking cables. Next, you will need Wi-Fi cards, or wireless PCI cards, for your desktop or notebook computers. Most laptops nowadays have these already installed. Once the cards are installed it enables your PCs to receive the connection being broadcast by the Wi-Fi router.

Optionally, you can buy a wireless antenna which would boost the signal being put out by your wireless router allowing you to roam further away from the router and still be connected to the internet. Depending on the size of your home and how far you want to be away from the router would determine if you need to buy a wireless antenna. However, most routers have a wide broadcasting range which would work for most situations without needing an antenna. One word of warning though is that your neighbors can borrow your wireless network if you have a strong enough signal for them to tap into, so make sure and implement the security features that come with the router...Read more

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