These days the wireless networks are becoming  more and more popular. Wireless home networks are very attractive to internet users as the simplicity of installation and practicality of being able to surf the net anywhere in the house. Some basic things about the wireless networks are to be known before attempting to start the  arrange wireless home networks. You can read up more about the  wireless networking protocols to help you get a  improved understanding of wireless networking.

To set up  a wireless home network you need to have broadband internet connection with a cable or DSL modem. The common set up at home is usually that of the desk top computer being plugged directly into the modem. In this tutorial we will  consider that you have a laptop that you want to connect wirelessly to the PC that is connected to the internet. This can be made possible   with some hardware.First you need to have a wireless router.  For your laptop computer a PC card-based network adapter and for your desk top PC USB wireless network adapter must be added. For all the additional hardware you buy it is  suggested to choose the same brand for obvious reasons. For the installation purpose refer to the documentation that comes with hardware.

When you already have all the necessary hardware installed, you can start the set up.  Connect the wireless router to the modem after unplugging or turning off the DSL modem.   For assistance you can refer the documentation that came with your hardware. When you’ve  configured your computer will wirelessly connect to your router. Configuring wireless router is the next step.  Your routers configuration page can be accessed  using Internet Explorer.

Most of the default settings there are rather safe left alone but there are some things that you  must configure. You need to select a unique wireless network name or SSID, this will be the name of your network. Be sure that no one around that is near you is using the same name. The next step is, if your router requires it, to give a unique passphrase that it will use to generate some keys. Then the last step to do before you are done with configuring the router is setting your administrative password.  Choose  a password that is not easy to guess and not too short for security reasons. Configured settings must be saved. These settings change according to the kind of router you have.

Configuring  your laptops network adapter is the next step. It is simple to follow Window’s XP’s on-screen instructions for this one. Select “View Available Wireless Networksâ€? in the pop up menu that appears by making the right-click on the wireless network in your task bar. The Wireless Network Connection window will show and there you will see the name you chose for your wireless network listed. If you dont see your network click refresh list in upper left corner.  You will then be alerted to enter a key, this is the key that you wrote down in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click Connect. You will then see connection advacement as it connects to your network. Wireless network connection window can be closed when your connected. You’re done, you’ve  configured wireless connection.




By: Alex Smith

These days the wireless networks are turning  more and more popular. Wireless home networks are very attractive to internet users as the simplicity of installation and practicality of being able to surf the net anywhere in the house. Some basic things about the wireless networks are to be known before attempting to start the set up of  wireless home networks.  To help you get the better  understanding of wireless networking you can read up more about the wireless networking protocols.

DSL modem and a cable with a broadband internet connection is  needed to setup a wireless home network. The common  arrangement at home is usually that of the desk top computer being plugged directly into the modem. You have a laptop and you need to connect laptop to PC which is connected to internet wirelessly , you can find the  answers  in this tutorial. This can be made  achievable  with some hardware.First you need to have a wireless router.  You also need  to add a USB wireless network adapter to your desk top PC and a PC card-based network adapter for your laptop computer. For all the additional hardware you buy it is advised  to choose the same brand for obvious reasons. Refer  to the documentation that comes with your hardware for the installation process.

You can begin the set up when you already have all the necessary hardware installed. First you need to unplug or turn off the DSL modem then connect the wireless router to the modem. For assistance you can refer the documentation that came with your hardware. Your computer will wirelessly connect to your router when you have  configured. The next step is to  set up your wireless router. Your router’s configuration page can be accessed  using Internet Explorer.

There are some things you need to configure as the most of the default settings there are rather safe left alone. The name for your network must be chosen, choose a unique name or SSID.  Be sure that no one around that is near you is using the same name. The next step is, if your router requires it, to give a unique passphrase that it will use to generate some keys. Choosing administrative password is the last step and with this you are done.  Password must be chosen in such a way that it is not too short and not easy to guess.  Be sure to save every setting you’ve configured. The actual steps involved in configuring these settings  vary according to the kind of router you have.

The next step is to configure your laptop’s network adapter. It is simple to follow Window’s XP’s on-screen instructions for this one. Right-click the icon for wireless network in your task bar and select “View Available Wireless Networks” in the pop up menu that appears. The Wireless Network Connection window will show and there you will see the name you chose for your wireless network listed. If you don’t see your network click refresh list in upper left corner.  You will then be prompted to enter a key, this is the key that you wrote down in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click Connect.  As it connects to your network you can see the progress. When you’re already connected you can close the Wireless Network Connection window.   Wireless connection has been  configured by you.




By: Alex Smith

These days the wireless networks are turning  more and more popular. The ease of installation and the practicality of being able to surf the net anywhere in the house makes wireless home networks very attractive to internet users. Setting  up a wireless home network is quite  simple  but you need to know some basic things about wireless networks before attempting to start the set up.  To help you get the better  understanding of wireless networking you can read up more about the wireless networking protocols.

DSL modem and a cable with a broadband internet connection is required  to setup a wireless home network. The common set up at home is usually that of the desk top computer being plugged directly into the modem. In this tutorial we will assume  that you have a laptop that you want to connect wirelessly to the PC that is connected to the internet. You need  some hardware to make this possible.  Wireless router must be with you.   You also need  to add a USB wireless network adapter to your desk top PC and a PC card-based network adapter for your laptop computer. For obvious reasons, it is  suggested to choose the same vendor for all the additional hardware you buy.  check to the documentation that comes with your hardware for the installation process.

You can begin the set up when you already have all the necessary hardware installed. First you must unplug or turn off the DSL modem then connect the wireless router to the modem. For assistance you can check the documentation that came with your hardware. When you’ve set it up  your computer will wirelessly connect to your router. Setting up wireless router is the next step.  With Internet Explorer you can  access your router’s configuration page.

There are some things you  mustconfigure as the most of the default settings there are rather safe left alone. You need to select a unique wireless network name or SSID, this will be the name of your network. You must make sure that the name selected by you is not used by anyone else around you. Provide a unique passphrase to your router such that it will use to generate some keys. Then the last step to do before you are done with configuring the router is setting your administrative password.  Choose  a password that is not easy to guess and not too short for security reasons.  Be sure to save every setting you’ve configured. These settings vary according to the kind of router you have.

Configuring  your laptops network adapter is the next step. For this one it is easy to follow the windows XPs instructions on screen. Right-click the icon for wireless network in your task bar and click “View Available Wireless Networks” in the pop up menu that appears. There you will see the name you chose for your wireless network and other wireless connections around you in a network connection window. If you dont see your network select refresh list in upper left corner.  You will need to enter the key chosen by you in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click Connect.  As it connects to your network you can see the progress. Wireless network connection window can be closed when your connected.  Wireless connection has been set up by you.




By: Alex Smith

Wireless home networks are becoming  more and more popular these day. The ease of installation and the practicality of being able to surf the net anywhere in the house makes wireless home networks very attractive to internet users. Some basic things about the wireless networks are to be known before attempting to start the  arrange wireless home networks.  To help you get the  improved understanding of wireless networking you can read up more about the wireless networking protocols.

To  arrange  a wireless home network you need to have broadband internet connection with a cable or DSL modem.  Plugging the desk top computer into modem is the most simple set up at home. In this tutorial we will assume  that you have a laptop that you want to connect wirelessly to the PC that is connected to the internet. This can be made  achievable  with some hardware.First you need to have a wireless router.  For your laptop computer a PC card-based network adapter and for your desk top PC USB wireless network adapter must be added. For all the additional hardware you buy it is  suggested to choose the same brand for obvious reasons. For the installation purpose check to the documentation that comes with hardware.

You can start the set up when you already have all the necessary hardware installed. First you must unplug or turn off the DSL modem then connect the wireless router to the modem. You can refer the documentation that came with your hardware for assistance. When you’ve set it up  your computer will wirelessly connect to your router. Configuring wireless router is the next step.  With Internet Explorer you can go to your router’s configuration page.

There are some things you  mustconfigure as the most of the default settings there are rather safe left alone. The name for your network must be selected, choose a unique name or SSID.  Be sure that no one around that is near you is using the same name.  Provide a unique passphrase to your router such that it will use to generate some keys. Then the last step to do before you are done with configuring the router is setting your administrative password.  Password must be chosen in such a way that it is not too short and not easy to guess.  Be sure to save every setting you’ve configured. The actual steps involved in configuring these settings  vary according to the kind of router you have.

Setting up your laptops network adapter is the next step. It is simple to follow Window’s XP’s on-screen instructions for this one. Right-click the icon for wireless network in your task bar and click “View Available Wireless Networks” in the pop up menu that appears. The Wireless Network Connection window will show and there you will see the name you chose for your wireless network listed.  Select Refresh network list in the upper-left corner if you don’t see your network. You will need to enter the key chosen by you in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click Connect. You will then see connection advacement as it connects to your network. When you’re already connected you can close the Wireless Network Connection window.   Wireless connection has been  configured by you.




By: Alex Smith

Wireless home networks are becoming more and more popular these day. The ease of installation and the practicality of being able to surf the net anywhere in the house makes wireless home networks very attractive to internet users. Setting up a wireless home network is quite easy but you need to know some basic things about wireless networks before attempting to start the set up. You can read up more about the  wireless networking protocols to help you get a better understanding of wireless networking.

To set up a wireless home network you need to have broadband internet connection with a cable or DSL modem. The common set up at home is usually that of the desk top computer being plugged directly into the modem. In this tutorial we will assume that you have a laptop that you want to connect wirelessly to the PC that is connected to the internet. You need some hardware to make this possible. First you need to have a wireless router. You also need to add a USB wireless network adapter to your desk top PC and a PC card-based network adapter for your laptop computer. For obvious reasons, it is advisable to choose the same vendor for all the additional hardware you buy. Refer to the documentation that comes with your hardware for the installation process.

When you already have all the necessary hardware installed, you can begin the set up. First you need to unplug or turn off the DSL modem then connect the wireless router to the modem. You can check the documentation that came with your hardware for assistance. When you’ve set it up your computer will wirelessly connect to your router. The next step is to configure your wireless router. With Internet Explorer you can go to your router’s configuration page.

Most of the default settings there are rather safe left alone but there are some things that you need to configure. You need to choose a unique wireless network name or SSID, this will be the name of your network. Be sure that no one around that is near you is using the same name. The next step is, if your router requires it, to provide a unique passphrase that it will use to generate some keys. Then the last step to do before you are done with configuring the router is setting your administrative password. Choose a password that is not easy to guess and not too short for security reasons. Be sure to save every setting you’ve configured. The actual steps involved in configuring these settings  vary according to the kind of router you have.

The next step is to configure your laptop’s network adapter. It is easy to follow Window’s XP’s on-screen instructions for this one. Right-click the icon for wireless network in your task bar and select “View Available Wireless Networks” in the pop up menu that appears. The Wireless Network Connection window will show and there you will see the name you chose for your wireless network listed. Click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner if you don’t see your network. You will then be prompted to enter a key, this is the key that you wrote down in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes. Click Connect. You will then see connection progress as it connects to your network. When you’re already connected you can close the Wireless Network Connection window. You’re done, you’ve set up wireless connection.




By: Pinky Mcbanon