wi-fi

The ever growing demand for wireless network whether it be for home use or office use. Many people are starting to pull out the cables that are laying on their floors those that were creating a messy tangle of wires.

For this and many other reasons you should take our time to learn more about the wireless network Wi-fi

What is wi-fi?

Wi-fi is a name given to a popular wireless technology that is found in most modern electronics. It is used to carry/ transfer data from electronic devices that use the same technology. Unlike other forms of wireless technology e.g. Bluetooth and GSM networks. Wi-fi is mostly used to create a local area network where different devices such as; laptops, PDA’s , desktops, mobile phones and printers to name a few that are wi-fi compatible can connect to each other and also to the internet

How to set up a wireless network

Setting up a wi-fi network is basically simple all you need is to purchase a wi-fi router depending on what type of network you want to create home use or for office use. The devices that you are planning to uses also should support wi-fi. Most laptops nowadays come with a inbuilt wi-fi reception. For desk tops that do not have wi-fi you can purchase a wi-fi usb adapter or pc card.

By using the wi-fi router you will create a local area network in which all your computers are connected together (without any wires included) the computer that are connected through your wi-fi can access shard devices such as printers and scanners.

There different types of wireless routers some of them come with an inbuilt DSL modem for fast broadband internet connection. While others which are cheaper come as a single unit. You there for have to buy a modem to connect it to the wireless router.

To configure the wireless router settings is simple. The instructions on the manual is easy to follow and don’t forget to set a secure pass word to your network to as to not allow outsider using your network.