| If you have one or more computers in your | | | | - Save money by sharing one backup device with |
| home then you can benefit from a wireless | | | | everyone |
| network in a number of ways. | | | | - Perhaps you have a temporary health problem |
| Today it is not uncommon for every person in | | | | which requires you to be bedridden, but you |
| the household to have their own laptop, notebook | | | | would still like to get some work or other things |
| or desktop computer. Children use them as an | | | | done on your computer while somewhat out of |
| educational tool and mom and dad often bring | | | | commission |
| their laptop home from work. | | | | - It is much easier to share files with others on |
| The biggest advantage to setting up a wireless | | | | the network |
| network is to eliminate some of the tangle mess | | | | - If our Laptop has a wireless adapter then you |
| of wires associated with each computer. | | | | will be able to take advantage of free wi-fi at the |
| A simple definition of wireless is that it offers a | | | | library, coffee shop, in the airport terminal and at |
| communication method for the transfer of | | | | a friends house |
| information over a long or short distance without | | | | - You will also be able to take advantage of the |
| the use of wires. But that doesn't happen | | | | newest and latest wireless technology found in |
| magically. Wireless adapters (either built-in or | | | | digital cameras, video cameras and multi-media |
| attached) are required for each computer and | | | | receivers |
| then generally a router is used at the internet | | | | Setting up a wireless network is not complex but |
| access point. | | | | be sure that you review and setup the proper |
| Even though this article is specific to wireless | | | | security for your network in order to keep |
| computer networks, many people already use | | | | others outside your home from also using your |
| wireless in the home for such things as cell | | | | network. They may join you unintentionally. Just |
| phones, baby monitors and security systems. | | | | the other night I was using my laptop just to do |
| Beyond the elimination of wires there are few | | | | a little offline work and all of a sudden my |
| other ways that a wireless computer network | | | | computer was connecting to the network. As it |
| can make your life easier. | | | | turns out my neighbor across the street from |
| - Save money by sharing just one printer with | | | | me had just cranked up her wireless system and |
| everyone | | | | I was automatically connected to it. She had not |
| - Be free to use your computer on the deck, in | | | | properly setup her wireless router security. |
| the kitchen or anywhere else inside or outside of | | | | Don't fear, your network will be secure if you |
| your home | | | | setup your security properly. |