| ter network is the practice of linking two or more | | | | communication channels between computers. This |
| computing devices together for the purpose of | | | | version of computer networking is a more |
| sharing data. Networks are built with a mix of | | | | modern approach and is an alternative to wired |
| computer hardware and computer software. This | | | | networking. The advantages of wireless computer |
| interconnected system will share services and | | | | networking are that this involves mobility and the |
| interact through a communications link. If data is | | | | elimination of a copper or fiber optic cabling |
| being sent over the system then the individual | | | | running between computers. However, a wireless |
| computers must follow a set of common | | | | computer network has the potential to have radio |
| communication rules in order for the data to | | | | interference due to weather, other wireless |
| arrive at is correct destination. This is also vital for | | | | devices or obstructions. |
| the systems to properly understand each other | | | | If you are unsure what type of computer |
| otherwise data will not be received. These rules | | | | network you would like you can have a trained |
| are known as protocols. | | | | professional come to your home, business, or |
| So, in order for a computer network to be set up | | | | other location and have them recommend what |
| properly four things must be present: two or | | | | you need depending on what you are using your |
| more systems, something to share (such as | | | | network for. You should always hire a trained |
| data), a communications link or physical pathway, | | | | computer specialist when setting up a computer |
| and a set of rules for communication or protocols. | | | | network as there may be complications and it can |
| Wireless computer networking uses radio waves | | | | be very difficult to learn how to set up a |
| and/or microwaves to maintain open | | | | computer network by yourself. |