| A wireless network is the most convenient form | | | | modem. Disregard this step when using an all in |
| of networking laptops and WI-FI compatible | | | | one Modem /Router. A typical modem should only |
| devices such as PDA's, mobile phones and other | | | | have one Ethernet port behind it so use this port |
| gadgets. It does away with wires and cables so | | | | to connect one end of the Ethernet cable and |
| the user can freely move around and stay | | | | connect the other end to the "Internet" port |
| connected as long as the area is within range. | | | | located behind the wireless router. These two |
| Today's technology also offers high speed | | | | ports should be standard for majority of the |
| wireless connections with enough speed to meet | | | | routers available in the market.Please refer to the |
| not just home and office but industry level | | | | service manual in case the ports differ from what |
| standards as well. A basic wireless network is | | | | is mentioned. A typical wireless router should have |
| composed of a few major components and | | | | at least four other Ethernet ports available to |
| services. First, a high speed or broadband internet | | | | accommodate wired systems. These can e |
| service should be locally available. Dial up will work | | | | desktops, printers and other devices that share |
| but it will be almost unusable when two or more | | | | the internet connection but do not have wireless |
| laptops start using the service. The faster the | | | | connectivity. |
| internet connection, the better. Next in line is the | | | | After cabling, the router should already be able to |
| wireless router. This device will act as the | | | | work and should be visible in the wireless |
| distribution hub that will broadcast the wireless | | | | networks list without needing any further |
| signal across the area. It is connected to the | | | | tweaking. More advanced configurations such as |
| broadband modem via a cat5 or an Ethernet | | | | file sharing and security policies can be set to |
| cable in order for it to acquire the internet | | | | further optimize the wireless network. It is also |
| connection, and lastly, the client computer, | | | | important to install spyware removal and virus |
| preferably a laptop. This device will be connected | | | | removal tools because more often than not, a |
| wirelessly and be able to utilize the internet | | | | wireless network will have files transferring from |
| without cables. | | | | one client PC to another which can spread |
| Start by connecting the internet port of the | | | | malware and result to costly data loss if data |
| wireless router to the Ethernet port of the | | | | recovery fails. |