A beginners guide to creating a wireless network

OK, it's time to debunk the myth on the net! Although network (WLAN or other) used to be primarily used by businesses and schools, have repeatedly changed. Meanwhile there are great benefits to installing a home network. The things that made many people from the fact that they are notoriously difficult to establish and get to work. Now that the technology had advanced this process for a damn easy and if you are building your network so uninterestedPanic. Unless you have a little 'patience, you can do. There is a wealth of information on the Internet to help overcome some problems, if possible, from a computer connected to the network (but with the Internet) to begin. In this way you will still be able to access the Internet to connect and link all the tips and tricks needed during the installation and configuration.

For those who consider themselves beginners, and are not sure why a wireless network at homeAdvantage that we take a look at some of the users. Many of us now have more than one computer in our house. If you have kids in her room with a PC or a laptop that takes you around the house and garden, there are some big advantages to connect everything together. First of all, think of your printer. Why a printer for each PC or transmission of documents on your computer, printer, if you can use a network that is connected to the printerWill provide all the information the computer? Of course the other bonus is that with a wireless network, the printer can be placed anywhere in the house from the street. If you're like me, you have a computer in your room, then hide in the room the printer is perfect.

So there is an advantage. Well, what about music videos and other media? It is not necessary, time and money, the music on all disks of the waste. With the creation of a wireless home network, you have everything you store mediaa disk and access them via the web. Of course these are just 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 the desktop PC, no problem. Gain access to the wireless network. Now we have some obvious advantages to a wireless network, let's look at how it is covered to do.

The first step, no doubt, is planning.You should know what you need from the network. How many computers you want to connect your computer is, e) all other peripherals (eg printers. If you're ready for this, it becomes much easier to determine what equipment you need. Given the equipment I recommend you to configure the network with 802.11g technology that is more compatible.

Let us therefore take a look at what you need. First you have a broadband connection.Secondly, you need a wireless router. And third, a wireless network adapter for each computer, as part of the network. For desktops, buy (a USB adapter for laptops and get a PC card that will plug into your expansion slot). Before using the wireless network adapter, check whether your PC is not already installed on this feature. If so then there is no reason to buy an extra. Then buy the network adapter and wireless router from the sameCompany. This will make it much easier to get started. Now you can get your technical equipment, it's time to bring it up and running.

Unplug the modem and connect to the wireless router. You will notice that the router came with a network cable. Connect one end on the back of the router (the port labeled Internet or WAN, or WLAN) and the other end of the modem. If you are unsure which port to connect to the cable, refer to the Guide, such as routers dependsdoing things. Then connect the modem and then connect to the Internet. Next, you connect the router and switch it on. 30-60 after a few seconds you should see the light, which indicates that the router is connected to the modem. Now is the time to configure the modem.

The router will have an address. Open Internet Explorer and type in the address bar. You may need the default password at this time in force. This also happens with the router. You have to be now that the configuration pageyour wireless router. Do not worry if it seems technically, you change only a couple of things. First, you must give a name to the network. Choose something that is not easy to guess, as this will help security issues in this section and enter the SSID. Should also include a section that requires a WEP or WPA, which he did. Choose something long and random, such as hackers, to prevent, I do not remember anyway. Now you must create an AdministratorsPassword ". Again, choose something unique to letters and numbers (it is necessary, but the withdrawal). Now that he has done, unplug the network cable from your computer.

Now you can use the computer. Before doing anything, make sure that "Windows Service Pack 2". Now repeat the following steps for each computer.

If you purchased a USB network adapter, plug it into a USB port on your computer. If you have a network card for your laptop, connectIts expansion slot. Windows should now the new hardware and prompts you to insert the CD that came with it. Do this and follow the onscreen instructions. Once that is completed you will see a new icon in the taskbar (bottom right) in the main screen window. Right-click and select "View Wireless Networks". You should now have the name of your wireless network, if you choose, you can do to renew. Select the network connection and click connect, enter the network key, you may have receivedearlier and the time to join the connection. Now you can close this window.

Finally, it ………..

Do something, you're done! Congratulations, if everything went smooth, we only have a wireless home network. If you have problems, please visit the www.wirelessnetworkinstallations.com for further advice. Otherwise, call the technical support that came with the router, and will be able to steer in the right direction.

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Posted: March 5th, 2010 under Hp Document Scanner Articles.