Why going wireless


Recognize And Understand Home Networking Components

If you have not decided already,you will soonRouter,you have the option to wire your
want to network your two or more computers incomputers together should something go wrong
your home. You want to be armed to the teachwith any wireless component.Take note of the
with knowledge of just what it takes todifference between the wired nic and the
connect  your  computers  to  one  another.wireless  nic  cards.
You first should decide which network is bestThe  POWERLINE  NETWORK
your you. If your computers are in the same
room,the Wireless network should not beThe powerline network uses the electrical
considered.The wired by cable network shouldwiring in your home to transfer data to and
work  just  fine.from each computer.Present powerline networks
run between 50kbps or Kilobits Per Second and
Computer that may be close to each other but350kbps.
cannot be seen may and have phone jacks close
by can easily be networked with the HomePNAThis network has a drawback in back it will
Network.While PCs that are far from eachhave lots of electrical noise which will
other can be connected with the powerlinecause the network to lose speed.And other PC
network,assuming  wall  outlets  are  nearby.users can snoop in your computer if they know
how.
And when there are computers in different
rooms and you want the convenience of movingThis network will need a Router for data
the systems from room to room,the moretransfer and nic cards for each system.A
expensive Wireless Network is the way toBridge will be needed for access to the
go.After you decide on the type of networkinternet.These Bridges can be used with your
that is best for you,knowing what componentsRouter.
you'll need to purchase will be a great
help.Let's take a look at each network andThe  PHONELINE  NETWORK
the components needed to get it up and
running.The components you will need in the Home
Network are close to that of the Wireless
The  WIRED  ETHERNET  NETWORKnetwork.In most cases,the 10mbps speed
network  is  fast  enough  for  home  users.
If your computers are in the same room,the
basic network kit can wire your systemsThe computers are connected with a Switch,a
together.Be sure to carefully open any kit orgateway,or Router to share Internet access
component you purchase and do not damage theand to send data to each computer through the
box it came in.The purpose for this is tophone line network.This network is considered
make it easy to return the component ifthe  easiest  to  setup.
needed.
Phoneline Network adapters are installed in
Basic kits will have instructions andeach PC. The USB or Universal Seriel Bus port
software for the network as seen as twoconnection is the most commonly used adapter
NICs.Better known as Network Interfacefor Phoneline networks.To reduce line noise,a
Cards,these NICs are installed in empty slotsPhone Filter may be needed.If you plan to
in the system unit.The PCI slot is where theconnect a phone and line in one phone
card is installed and there are the USBjack.you will have to invest in a Line
adapters as well.The network will needSplitter.Be sure each computer in the network
cabling to connect the computers and the CATare  close  to  a  phone  jack.
5 or Category 5 cable is the one to look for.
The Phoneline Network is thought to be less
Ethernet networks come in two speeds,whichexpensive .more dependable and faster when
are 10 and 100mbps or megabits per second.Thecompared  with  the  Powerline  network.
wired network will also need a Hub or a
Switch to direct traffic from each system.IfIn a nutshell,all networks will need some
you want fast traffic,and who don't,you willtype of adapter inserted in the computer.Each
want to connect a Switch instead of a Hub.Ifnetwork will need a hub, switch,or router to
you want all PCs to connect to thetransfer data.Windows 98,Me,and XP will have
Internet,most kits come with Special Bridgingthe needed software to make everything work
Software  which  links  the systems together.together.Adapters and and other hardware will
come with device driver software which
The  WIRELESS  HOME  NETWORKenables the hardware to talk to the computer.
Wireless networks rely on radio frequency toWe have taken a brief look at the hardware
transmit and receive data.Wireless networkneeded to network two or more
equipment will offer you the choice of bothcomputers.Connecting the hardware was rather
wired  and  wireless  connections.simple when we networked our computers using
the wireless technology.Learn all you can
If your computers are in direct line of eachabout PC networking and you will be grateful
other,the IR or Infrared frequency can bein having this knowledge should you
used.But most wireless networks now use theexperience  computer  problems.
Radio Transceiver technology with computers
being  located  just  about  anywhere.Since we have seen basic network
components,its time to see how each component
You will need a Wireless Router to connectis installed and connected.Then we're going
each PC to the network.Wireless NIC Cardsto see how to move data from one machine to
must be installed in each computer in thethe other and share the internet using
network.When you purchase your wirelessbroadband with a DSL or a Cable
kit,take  note  of  the  indoor  range.modem.Remember to enjoy learning about your
computer by performing as many tasks as you
As you can see when looking at the wirelesscan without causing damage to your system.



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