| nternet has such a far reach across the world | | | | adapter to connect the router to your computer. |
| that we just expect it to be everywhere. | | | | Newer computers have this built in so you may |
| We’re surprised when we can’t | | | | not need it. Check to see. For desktops, buy the |
| access it. There’s internet access across | | | | USB adapter option. For laptops, buy a card based |
| the first world to third world countries. Following | | | | adapter. It works beautifully and it won’t |
| these steps will ensure you have a reliable, safe | | | | take up the USB slot. Also, for optimal |
| internet connection at your house so you can | | | | convenience, buy a comprehensive package from |
| best and most conveniently utilize your desk top, | | | | one brand. This will also ensure that the parts of |
| laptop, and other internet devices. | | | | your network are coordinated. Also, every |
| If you are reading this as a guide to setting up | | | | computer in the network requires an adapter. |
| your wireless network, then it’s a good | | | | Once everything is purchased, turn your modem |
| idea to print off the instructions now since you will | | | | off. Connect your wireless adapter to the |
| obviously be without internet for a short while. | | | | modem. This should connect your modem directly |
| First, there are different service packs you can | | | | to the internet. Soon, your computer will connect |
| install which defend against worms, viruses, and | | | | wirelessly. |
| other undesirable things floating around the | | | | The next step is to configuring your wireless |
| internet. The one you will get depends on the | | | | router. Temporarily connect your computer to an |
| computer’s make. It’s not | | | | open network port (any not labeled WLAN or |
| necessary to download one of these, but it will | | | | WAN). Turn on your search engine and type in |
| make things smoother and can provide other | | | | the website and password that will be given to |
| benefits. | | | | you. The directions you take at this step depend |
| Before you run out to the store, make a list of all | | | | on the router, but it should clearly tell you what to |
| the equipment you’ll need. There are | | | | do. Just make sure to click apply changes or save |
| devices supporting three different types of | | | | after each step. |
| networking technologies. They have similar names | | | | The final step is connecting your computer to the |
| but, by and large, 802.11g. has shown to work the | | | | wireless network. If your desktop doesn’t |
| most reliably and is compatible with nearly every | | | | have the built in adapter, plug it into the USB port. |
| type of computer equipment. | | | | For laptops, insert the adapter into the PC card. |
| For your wireless connection you’ll need a | | | | The computer will sense the connection, but you |
| wireless router. This converts the signals moving | | | | will likely be prompted into inserting the CD that |
| across the internet into a wireless broadband | | | | came with it. Following the instructions at this point |
| signal, similar to the way a cordless phone works. | | | | should be simple. Now have fun surfing! |
| Next you’ll need a wireless network | | | | |