Setting up a home wireless network
A network lets you share peripherals like a printer, a router for Internet access and access files on other computers or external storage device. A wireless network lets you do this without being connected to anything physical, like one Ethernet cable.
This means that the time they are in the range of the router (very likely in the average house in London) - can be connected to any of these devices from anywhere in the house.
For example, you can print documents from the printer in the bedroom while watching television and surfing the internet in the room.
Or you may want to have music files that you downloaded from the Internet while sitting on the toilet in the bathroom and charge your external hard drive that sat in the living room.
Maybe you want to connect your iPhone to the home network and surf the web from her bedroom.
If you have an Internet ready TV, you can even listen to a movie or home movies from your laptop directly him. The point on a wireless network that gives you flexibility.
So how I can configure a wireless network?
Click OK. Things you need -
An Internet connection (obviously)
a wireless router that connects to the Internet
a wireless adapter for each computer you want to connect (this is already built into a laptop)
Now, if you have a desktop PC, have to shut down your computer, open the box and insert the adapter into an available PCI slot on the motherboard. Now restart the computer. Windows will detect the new adapter and instruct to install the driver on the CD-ROM of the same. For an easy life and unless you are an expert, follow the instructions. Most are idiot proof and would most likely is installed quickly and easily.
If you have multiple desktops at home, repeat this procedure on each one.
Now unwrap the wireless router. Follow the instructions and insert the CD-ROM into the computer. Most wireless routers have videos explaining what connections you need to get it to work. Follow the instructions for the easy life you are looking for.
Generally speaking, the router is connected to the Internet . And everything else is connected to the router. The router is the hub of the network. It is the center or heart, if you want. Each device connects to it either by wire or wireless fixed.
If you've followed the instructions correctly, are asked to create a name for your network . Call it something that will allow easy identification. In London and other densely populated cities, you will find hundreds of wireless networks. So do yours easy to find - - if your name is Janet, call it 'impressive Janet private network. " If your name is not Janet call it something else!
Follow the setup procedure and make sure you install the software encryption and password for your network. Otherwise anyone can connect to it and use resources. This means your connection is slow. And not necessarily want to be associated with what your neighbor is downloading to your computer.
So the network is configured. The router is broadcasting your wireless signal. What now?
Well, if you have a printer, most likely will not have a wireless adapter. So you're going to need to get an Ethernet cable or a USB cable and connect to your router to make it available other devices.
Remember that you want to buy peripheral devices to the network wirelessly, your average wireless router probably only has a USB socket. However, it is likely that you have 4 or more Ethernet outlets. Thus, purchasing devices with Ethernet connections, and USB connections. This is particularly important for external hard drives. It is unlikely that you will be able to network if you only have a USB connection on it.
Once you have connected your device to your network, you will need to check your computer and has been recognized by Windows and you can access it. Usually this will be automatic. If not, then you need to go to My Computer - Hardware and Sound - Add New Device. "And add the device by hand.
In general, the later ie the operating system Windows 7, the easier it is to create a home wireless network.
And that's all. A wireless network is easy to configure and useful to infinity. And now that everything is connected, pick up your laptop and catch up with friends on facebook with a beer in the balcony!
About the Author
My name is Stephen Drummonsy. I have written a quick guide on how I got my network up and running. Generally speaking, the router connects to the internet. And everything else connects to the router. The router is the hub of the network. It's centre or heart if you like. Every device connects to it either by fixed wire or wirelessly. If you follow these instructions correctly, you'll be asked to create a name for your network. Call it something that will allow you to identify it easily.
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