| A wireless internet network offers an individual | | | | with adapters that allow the user to connect to a |
| the ability to access the internet without needing | | | | wireless access point for internet access. Some |
| to use cords and cables to connect to the | | | | of these adapters include PCI and PCMCIA cards. |
| modem and router. Wireless web service is very | | | | These cards are installed in laptops. There are also |
| convenient and can be used both inside and | | | | usb wireless cards. The usb cards are not installed |
| outside of one's home. In general, the user will | | | | in the laptop and in order to connect to the |
| connect to the internet as the computer picks up | | | | internet the user must insert this type of card |
| the internet signal. There are a variety of ways | | | | into the USB port. Any of these options will allow |
| that one can connect a computer to wireless | | | | an individual to successfully connect to a wireless |
| network. | | | | network. |
| In order to set up a network with wireless | | | | Finally, in order for both the wireless router and |
| capabilities you will need certain equipment. For | | | | the wireless adapter to work you will need to |
| those that are looking for wireless internet service | | | | obtain internet service. Tihs is available in different |
| throughout a building you will need to purchase a | | | | formats. There is dial up web service which |
| wireless router. A wireless router is used to allow | | | | involves connecting to the internet through |
| computers to connect to the internet without | | | | telephone lines. This is not a very popular internet |
| being hardwired. Some popular brands of quality | | | | choice as it is extremely slow in comparison to |
| routers include Linksys and Netgear. It is | | | | other options. The second option for internet |
| necessary to purchase a wireless router if you | | | | access is DSL which is also uses telephone lines |
| want to be able to provide web access to others. | | | | for internet connectivity but it does so at a high |
| These routers are available in different types that | | | | frequency. The final option is the cable internet |
| offer different internet connection speeds and | | | | service and it is considered to be the fastest of |
| connectivity range levels so you will have to | | | | the three internet options. DSL and cable service |
| determine how much you are willing to spend to | | | | are the preferred choices when using a wireless |
| have the fastest connectivity. For people that | | | | network. It is recommended that you select your |
| need a mobile internet connection you can access | | | | web service provider (ISP) very carefully as this |
| an internet network through a number of | | | | is one of the main factors that determines |
| telecommunication carriers that provide cellular and | | | | successful connectivity to a wireless network. You |
| web service. | | | | can have a top of the line wireless router and the |
| After obtaining the wireless router you will need | | | | best wireless adapter, but if your internet |
| to make sure you have the correct hardware to | | | | connection is shoddy you will have issues getting |
| access a wireless network via your computer. | | | | onto a wireless network. |
| Many of the current laptop computers are made | | | | |