How to Install a Wireless Network - 7 Handy Hints
September 21st, 2009
Installing a Wireless Network
Due to the layout of some offices and homes a wired network is not always the most practical way of installing a computer network. If you are setting up in an office environment then it is recommended that you approach an IT network support company.Otherwise, the following 7 hints will give you some guidelines for setting up a more preferable wireless network.
1) You should start by making a list of your requirements and in particular the devices required for creating the network. The most common elements of a wireless network are: wireless routers, wireless network adapters, switches/hubs, cable modems, wireless LAN cards, antennas, firewalls, wireless bridges and cables.
2) Ensure that you have your broadband modem connected up to the wireless router.The modem should be connected to your router by using an Ethernet cable or a Cat5 cable.
3) Next you should connect the wireless router with the computers to be included on the network. Each computer will require a wireless network adapter or wireless LAN card.If the computers to be added do not have a LAN card then a USB Network adapter would be highly recommended.
4) The next step is for the router to be configured.In most cases you will find that an ethernet cable is provided with a wireless network adapter.You should plug one end of the cable to the LAN socket of the computer. The router's user manual will tell you how to configure it from here.
5) Your next job is to then configure the wireless network adapter on each computer. Windows XP will automatically detect the hardware changes when the adapter is connected.Other versions of windows may that a driver CV be inserted.
6) Ensure that your broadband modem is connected to the internet.If this is not the case then the modem's user manual will walk you through the process.
7) Once all of the network devices have been configured, your opperating system will show a wireless network icon at the bottom of the screen.
If you are looking to set up a wireless network in an office environment then you should consider approaching a professional IT support company as the above process is more complicated and requires the installation of additional security measures. They will also be able to provide online backup services in case your data is lost or corrupted.
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