| In this article we are going to look at the basics | | | | wireless network. |
| of a wireless router. How they work and what | | | | 1. You need a Broadband connection using a Cable |
| you can do to make sure it stays that way. If | | | | or DSL modem. You can not have a wireless |
| you have a recent model notebook computer | | | | network if you are on Dial-Up connection |
| you probably have wireless technology built into it. | | | | 2. A router to broadcast the wireless signal |
| If not you can get a wireless card to install into | | | | 3. A wireless computer |
| your notebook to work in conjunction with your | | | | To set up your wireless network turn off the |
| wireless router. | | | | power to your computers and your Broadband |
| Once you are wireless you will know the joy of | | | | modem. Your computer will communicate with |
| picking up your computer and walking anywhere | | | | your router automatically when you start it up |
| around your house with it. Depending on your | | | | enabling you to get on the network without any |
| signal strength you may even be able to hang out | | | | confusion. The router and your notebook should |
| on your patio. | | | | not need any further configuration. The default |
| Newer notebooks are Wi-Fi ready. It already has | | | | settings should work. |
| the wireless hardware and software built into | | | | Your Internet connection should be present. The |
| your computer. Several people in your family may | | | | Modem will have two connections. One for the |
| be wireless as well. It is a beautiful thing to see | | | | Cable or DSL modem and one for your computer. |
| everyone hang out in the family room with their | | | | Take the Ethernet cable that is connecting your |
| notebooks all able to work or play online at the | | | | computer to the Modem. Reconnect it to your |
| same time. | | | | wireless router in the WAN connector. If all the |
| You will always be able to connect using the Wi-Fi | | | | cables are correctly placed, you should now be |
| network at work or steal bandwidth from | | | | able to get on the Internet from your existing |
| someone else. There are hotspots everywhere | | | | computers and your wireless computers. |
| you go including your own neighborhood. You are | | | | A wireless router allows you to communicate to |
| better off setting up your system in a secure | | | | the Internet. A wireless computer communicates |
| way to avoid your neighbor's doing this to you | | | | to the router. When the two are working in |
| and then you do not do it to them either. | | | | harmony you have a great system that allows |
| If you are not wireless yet you will need a few | | | | you flexibility to enjoy your notebook whenever |
| things to convert your home network into a | | | | and wherever you want. |