Set up a wireless network

Some people see the task of configuring a wireless network in your house like a daunting task, but it really should not be. In today's generation, we are surrounded by many potential wireless. Okay, as long as they protect us and make us know how it all works.

First you must decide how to set up the network and what is needed in order to achieve this goal. In most cases, a home for a desktop computer and then aor more computers of others in other parts of the house. These other computers, desktop or laptop computer to other furniture, except what really matters, only to find the appropriate wireless adapter. A desktop will need a wireless PCI adapter or USB adapter with a USB adapter laptop, a PCMCIA card o. Most new laptops come with wireless system already installed, so you can do to make sure before buying an adapter. Then you also need a wireless router. E 'preferable if the router and adapter from the same manufacturer for the purchase, but not a necessity. As long as both work together on the same technology should. 802.11g router is the most common signal. The work as a wireless base station that transmits the signal on the Internet wirelessly. The wireless card, connect the computer to the router> Signal.

First, you should consider the broadband modem. This can be DSL, cable or FIOS. In addition, the router must be connected. Now connect a network cable from the modem to the Internet, LAN or WAN port on the back of the router. Connect your modem and your computer. Wait a few minutes to make sure it is connected to the Internet. Then connect and turn on the router. The LEDs on the front of the router should come in about a minute, which means that the modemis connected. Now turn on the computer when it is turned on. Most people connect directly to the main computer to the wireless router and then the other so you no longer need wireless adapter.

So now you will join a network cable from one of the LAN ports on the router to the LAN port of the main computer. Windows XP detects a connection to the Internet and give you a pop-up message in this way. Next, you will open your Internet browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox) and enter the address that came with your router documentation. You can enter the default password. The page shows the configuration of the router. From here you can enter the SSID on a wireless network name called. Make sure this name is unique for your protection. Also set up WEP or WPA, which should also be a single word type.

This is a passphrase protection, there needs to be memorable. ThenFinally, an administrator password. Make sure you remember your password, you'll need if you ever change anything. Now that the installation of the router, you go to the tab. Plug the adapter depending on your computer or other computers and Windows recognizes it, and demonstrate that it is a wireless device. Note that a desktop should be off when installing a PCI card. At this point, Windows may prompt you to install the softwaresupplied with the adapter. Once that is done, right click the wireless network icon in the lower right corner of Windows. Tell Available Wireless Networks. Locate your wireless network and click Connect to connect. The wireless network should be now.