| Wireless networks are the latest innovations in | | | | benefit from ultra-range routers or other |
| the mobile computing industry. It spurs a huge | | | | dual-band options. If you can afford it, it is |
| demand for wireless broadband routers to | | | | advisable to get the latest model already since |
| integrate networks and systems. Whether at | | | | the advancement of technology is fast paced. It |
| home or at work, more and more people are | | | | is very easy for technological items to become |
| finding it easier to work using a wireless network. | | | | obsolete. |
| It is more convenient. | | | | A common choice by consumers is the 802.11b |
| A wireless router is a device that works both as | | | | and 802.11g WiFi models. Some manufacturers |
| a regular router and a wireless access point. It | | | | offer combo packs containing a wireless router |
| enables access to the internet or a network of | | | | and a network adapter used in wireless LANs, |
| computers minus a cabled connection. | | | | both of the same standard. Aside from |
| Because wireless routers are flexible devices, | | | | compatibility of hardware devices, these combo |
| they can function in either wired LAN, WLAN or | | | | packs are normally less expensive than the |
| both. A wireless router is equipped with additional | | | | combined individual prices of a network card and a |
| features similar to those in discrete wireless | | | | router. |
| access points or WAPs. These wireless devices | | | | A word of caution: Discounts and combo prices |
| make use of common wireless frequency bands | | | | are not usually offered for latest models which |
| used license-free in many countries around the | | | | are presumably, better performing. It is always |
| world. However, wireless devices communicating | | | | better to check product specifications against |
| with your wireless routers must be set to the | | | | your requirements before using price as a |
| same radio channel and service set identifiers. | | | | controlling factor in your decisions. |
| Putting in place a wireless network is an excellent | | | | To install, plug network routers directly to a |
| way to share internet connection, files and even | | | | power source using an ordinary home electrical |
| hardware devices such as printers, faxes and | | | | socket or a protected line with voltage regulators. |
| copiers. | | | | When turned on, indicator lights (LEDs) would tell |
| Wireless network begins with its core - a wireless | | | | you whether the unit is working as it should. |
| router. Note that you would also need to re-route | | | | Configure it after installing to secure your |
| your internet connection to the router so that all | | | | network. This makes sure that your connection is |
| computers in your network or system connect to | | | | restricted only to the computers you share the |
| the internet directly through your router. | | | | network with. Even if outsiders detect your |
| You don't necessarily need a router to build a | | | | connection, they will not be able to tamper on |
| network or connect to the internet. But a router | | | | your files and other important documents in your |
| simplifies both tasks while maintaining top speeds. | | | | computer. Outsiders will also be prevented from |
| This is basically why wireless routers are | | | | using freely the internet connection you pay for. |
| becoming popular now. | | | | The world is inevitably going wireless and getting |
| Choose a network router. There are basic, | | | | smaller. Don't be left behind. Build your own |
| low-range selections with speeds of up to 56 | | | | wireless network and enjoy the freedom and |
| mbps. But if you need a wider range, you'd | | | | speed of wireless connectivity. |