Everything about wireless networks


How to Create a Wireless Network

Wireless networking allows you to easilyterms  you  may  come  up  againt.
share your Internet access as well as
printers, and media, very easily without- SSID - this is your networks name. Choose
wires. Setting up a wireless network issomething unique, as generally it will come
generally very easy and it is becoming moreup with the manufacturer of the router name.
and more commonplace to do this in your homeWhen you try and search for the router with
or small office. The great thing aboutyour computer you will want to identify which
wireless networking is the fact you can addname  represents  you  own  router.
wireless functionality to your existing
network.- WEP or WPA is the type of security
encryption to prevent other people accessing
If you intend to use wireless networking ityour Internet connection. WPA will generally
is advisable to have windows XP service packallow you to use a memorable word to user a
2 as a minimum. Whilst this is not absolutelypassword whilst WEP is more a randomly
essential it can make things much easier whengenerated  bunch  of  numbers  and  letter.
connecting to wireless networks and also a
few security issues have been fixed with this- Administrator Password - this is just the
service  packpassword to actually access the
administration of your router. Unless someone
The first stage to setting up a wirelesshas already got a connection to your router
network is to obtain the correct equipment.they will be unable to change settings. If
There are several different options,you do use a password here, make sure it is
depending on your current setup. If yousomething memorable as it is quite possible
currently use a cable based provided then youthat you will not have to access the admin,
just need a broadband router, however, if youonce  setup,  for  a  very  long  time.
currently use the more common ADSL style
broadband suppliers (common here in the UK)Now your router is all set up we need to
then you will need to ensure you purchase theunderstand how to connect a computer to the
router with the ADSL modem built in. Thenetwork. This is very easy to do. If you have
router will now connect to the Internet forwireless technology built into your computer
you and allow other devices to connect to itthen ensure it is switched on. If you
wirelessly. If you were previously used tohaven't, insert your wireless device into the
having to go to a dial up connection - yourelevant  port.
now no longer need to do this as as soon as
your computer connects to the router - youYou should have a wireless icon in the bottom
will automatically be connected to theleft hand corner by the clock. Right click
Internet.here and search for wireless networks in
range.
To connect your wireless router should be
straight forward enough. If you use the CDIn the box that comes up you should see a
that comes with the router it will quicklylist of the networks in your area that your
guide you through the setup. The basics arecomputer has detected. Being wireless
to plug your existing modem into the routertechnology is so popular these days it is
if you are on a cable system, or disconnectedcommon to see several different routers in
your previous broadband modem and input yourhere  from  neighbours.
settings into the new router. You should have
indicator lights advising you of the routersWithin this list you should see the name that
status. These vary from router to router soyou previously inputted as you SSID. Double
refer  to  your  instructions  provided.click this. You should now be prompted for
either  your  WEP  or  WPA  key - enter this.
As previously mentioned, the CD that comes
with the router is often the best way toYou should now be connected. Go ahead and
quickly create a secure active wirelessload your preferred Internet browser. You
network. However, if you are like me, you mayshould be able to surf to any given page. -
want to explore the settings of the router toCongratulations - You have successfully
configure it yourself. Here are some commonconfigured your wireless network!



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