OK It's time to dispel the myth about networks! Although networks (WLAN or other) used to be primarily used by businesses and schools, times have changed. Meanwhile, there are huge benefits to installing a network at home. The thing that put the many people from the fact that they are notoriously complicated to set up and get to work. Now, as technology, this process had advanced to a darn sight easier and if you are in setting up your own network, do not panic do not care.Unless you have a little patience, you can do it. There is a wealth of information on the Internet to help get through some problems, if possible, from a computer connected to your network (but with the Internet) to start with. In this way you will still be able to get the web in touch and connect all the advice and tips you need during the installation and set-up.
For those who consider themselves beginners, and are not sure why a wireless network at home is an advantageLet's take a look at some of it uses. Many of us now have more than one computer in our homes. Whether you have children in her room with a PC or a laptop, take you around the house and the garden there are some big advantages for linking it all together. Above all, think of your printer. Why should a printer for each PC or the transmission of documents on the computer, the printer only if you can use a network that is attached to your printer willInformation will provide all of your computer? Of course the other bonus is is that with a wireless network, your printer can be placed anywhere in the house from the road. If you're like me, you have a computer in your living room, then hide the printer in the closet is perfect.
So there is an advantage. Well, what about music, videos and other media? There is no need, time and money by music on all your disks waste. By creating a wireless home network, you can everything you save on the mediaa disk and access them via the network. Of course these are only examples. Another obvious advantage is the ability to access all your documents from any computer on the network. If your cool in the garden with your laptop and you need a file from your desktop PC, no problem. To access your wireless network. Now we have some of the obvious advantages to a wireless network, we take a look at how it covered to do.
The first step, without doubt, is planning.You need to know what you need from your network. How many computers you want to attach, where your computer is located, and) all other peripherals (eg printers. If you are prepared it, it becomes much easier to determine what equipment you need. In considering the equipment I would recommend that you set up your network with the 802.11g technology, as it is most compatible.
So, let us at a glance what you need. First you will have a broadband connection.Secondly, you need a wireless router. And thirdly, a wireless network adapter for each computer would, as part of the network. For desktop PCs, (buy a USB adapter for laptops and get a PC Card adapter, it will plug into your expansion slot). Before using your wireless network adapter, check to see if your PC is not already installed on this feature. If so then there is no need to buy an additional. So, buy your network adapter and wireless router from the sameCompany. This will make it much easier to get started. Now you can have your technical equipment, it is time to bring it up and running.
Unplug the modem and connect it to your wireless router. You will notice that your router came with a network cable. Plug one end into the back of the router, selected the Internet (or Wi-Fi connection or WAN) and the other end into your modem. If you are unsure which port to connect to your cable, you need to refer to the instructions, such as routers depend on themaking things. Then plug in your modem and then connect to the Internet. Next, you connect your router and switch it on. After some 30-60 seconds you should see the lights that indicate the router is connected to the modem. Now it's time to configure your modem.
The router will come with an address. Open Internet Explorer and enter it into the address bar. You may need the default password at this time in force. This also comes with the router. You should be now that the configuration pagefor your wireless router. Do not panic if it looks technical, you need only change a few things. First, you must give your network a name. Choose something that is not too easy to guess how this will help with safety issues, and enter the SSID in this section. They should also be a section that asks for a WEP or WPA, he did. Choose something long and random as hackers, to prevent, you must not remember this anyway. Now you must create an AdministratorsPassword ". Again, choose something unique with letters and numbers (you have to but a recall). Now that's done, unplug the network cable from your computer.
Now you can use your computer. Before you do anything, make sure that "Windows Service Pack 2". Now, repeat the following steps for each computer.
If you have purchased a USB network adapter, plug this into a USB port on your computer. If you have a network card for your laptop, plug this intoIts expansion slot. Windows should now your new hardware and prompts you to insert the CD that came with it. Do this and follow the instructions on the screen. When you have completed this you will see a new icon in the taskbar (bottom right) in the main window screen. Right-click it and select "View Available Wireless Networks". You should now have the name of the wireless network, if not click, you can do to renew. Select the network connection and click connect, enter the network key you havetyped in earlier and wait to connect to. Now you can close this window.
Finally, you need ...........
Do nothing, that's it! Congratulations, provided everything went smoothly, we only have a wireless home network. If you have problems, then visit www.wirelessnetworkinstallations.com for further advice. Failing that, call the technical support that came with your router, and they will be able to steer you in the right direction.
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