| Wireless networking may sound like a nightmare | | | | from using your network without a password |
| to set up however if you have some basic | | | | that you provide and makes it much more difficult |
| information about the key parts and common | | | | to farm your information. |
| errors you will have a much easier time setting up | | | | There are a variety of security schemes from |
| a stable network for your home PC and other | | | | which to choose, more than can be discussed |
| devices. Below you will find a brief overview of | | | | here. Whichever method you pick should be |
| everything you will need to know to create a | | | | compatible with all computers and devices on your |
| wireless network at home quickly. | | | | network. If in doubt, WiFi Protected Access or |
| The most crucial component in setting up a | | | | WPA is usually a safe and compatible choice. |
| wireless home network is the access point, often | | | | Next you'll need to configure each computer and |
| referred to as an AP. Many consumer devices | | | | device to participate in your network. Steps for |
| marketed as routers provide this functionality and | | | | doing this vary based on operating system and |
| much more, offering firewalls and web-based | | | | device, though in general each follows a similar |
| configuration interfaces, and it is usually easiest to | | | | pattern. |
| purchase one of these. | | | | Tell each of your individual wireless devices to |
| When buying a router, pay particular attention to | | | | connect to the network. Your network will have a |
| what versions of 802.11--the technical designation | | | | specific name provided by the router. You can |
| for the protocol WiFi devices speak--are | | | | find this information in the manual or in the first |
| supported. Whatever choice you make will almost | | | | few screens of the user interface. |
| certainly be compatible with all of your wireless | | | | If you've secured your network as previously |
| devices, but you might enjoy extra efficiency by | | | | discussed, the device should next prompt for the |
| selecting a router that supports 802.11N if you | | | | method used and the chosen password. These |
| know that one or more of your devices supports | | | | should match those set within the router. If all |
| it. | | | | goes well, the network connection should be |
| Another important factor to consider is the range | | | | established within a few seconds. |
| of the router you are considering. You will want | | | | As wireless internet access and setting up |
| enough coverage for you entire house and a little | | | | wireless networks becomes more common, |
| beyond. This way you will rarely if ever lose | | | | many resources are becoming available that might |
| wireless signal. | | | | help. Many manuals accompanying routers provide |
| Once the router is connected and installed, it is | | | | enough introductory material to help novice |
| time to consider various aspects of wireless | | | | network administrators get started. |
| security. By default, most routers ship with no | | | | Google is also an invaluable resource when |
| security enabled as to ease initial configuration. | | | | resolving problems related to setting up wireless |
| This not only means that anyone can connect to | | | | networks, as someone else has certainly |
| your network, but that anyone nearby can read | | | | experienced and resolved any issue with which |
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| Enabling your wireless security should be your | | | | before you spend any money. Know precisely |
| main priority unless you are certain you want to | | | | what you need and the simple steps you should |
| share your connection. This will keep other people | | | | follow to carry out the task. |