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HARDWARE GUIDES

Going Wireless
By: KC Morgan
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    2008-06-19

    Table of Contents:
  • Going Wireless
  • The Wireless Router
  • The Wireless Conversion
  • Should You Go Wireless?

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    Going Wireless - The Wireless Router


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    As I mentioned, to go wireless with your own computer equipment, you will first need the all-important wireless router. This little device takes the Internet signal you’re already receiving and converts it into a wireless signal to juice up your computer.

    Wireless routers are widely available, so you should have no trouble finding one to purchase. These routers are designed to work with cable, DSL, and broadband connections, or some combination of the three. Routers also vary in security features. You will probably want to buy a router that offers a secure Internet connection, meaning that no other computers can use your connection without your knowledge. Because wireless signals are transmitted through the air, it is possible for others to pick up on that signal. Buying a router that offers security features helps protect your data.

    These wireless devices, which are generally the size and shape of standard cable or DSL modems, range in style and price. You can buy a router inexpensively for twenty dollars (USD), or buy one with all the bells and whistles for over two hundred (USD). Without some form of wireless router, you can’t go wireless and enjoy a cord-free Internet connection.

    Using the Router

    Your wireless router will come with the cords and software you need to make everything work together. Don’t turn anything on or plug anything in at first. The first thing you should do is insert the accompanying CD into your computer’s D drive. This will download the software for the router onto your computer. If you have more than one computer in your home, decide which device will serve as your main hub. This will be the device that has the software for the router on it; every other computer can still use the router, but this machine will be the main one.

    The software will prompt you when it comes time to hook up your wireless router. You’ll be instructed to connect the router to your existing Internet modem (the router will come equipped with wires to make this happen). Once this is connected, you’ll be taken through the prompts to help you make the wireless transition. Once your computer recognizes the software and knows how to work with the wireless router, you’ll be able to unplug.

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