Top 5 Reasons To Go Wireless by Ron King
Wireless networking is 1 of the greatest new computer technologies in terms of convenience. If you're weighing the pros and cons of wireless before taking the leap, here are 5 to put in the "pro" column. #1: No More Wires Of all the reasons to switch your network to wireless, this is perhaps... You can add new computers to your network simply by plugging in a wireless card and switching them on -- they get an internet connection immediately! ... It's much easier to send files between computers with a wireless network than by email, or CD.

Wireless Network Setup by Walter Heron
The best thing about a wireless network is exactly that, its wireless! If you have a laptop or even a second desktop pc in the home, installing a wireless network is a great idea. How about checking your emails, chatting with online friends, doing some shopping or just surfing the net all from a... Every desktop pc you want to connect to the wireless network will need a wireless desktop adaptor, this is fitted by opening the case and finding a spare slot for it to go into. ... When it comes to connecting the laptop you need a wireless laptop adaptor.

Good Reasons To Have A Wireless Network by Kenneth Snodin
Having a wireless network opens up many possibilities. Wireless networks provide an inexpensive and easy way to share a single Internet connection among several computers. This means you only need one modem, and you can add additional computers to the network just by plugging in a wireless card... The single greatest thing about a wireless network is that it is, well, wireless! ... Wireless network connections are always on. ... It is much easier to experience online play through an Xbox or PlayStation 2 that is connected to a wireless network than have to use a modem!

Wireless Internet Access by Kent Pinkerton
Accessing the Internet has always been a problem for all of us. There have been a number of times when was necessary to log in onto the Internet for an important reason, but it just won’t happen. You feel frustrated, because you’ve missed out on an opportunity to meet a friend in a chat room, or... Wireless Internet access provides you easy access to the Internet without having to go through the usual trouble of setting up your computer with wires and cables, as well as checking if these cables are connected to the right places.

Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid Of Wireless Routers And Networks by Gregg Hall
Many people are afraid to consider a wireless router because wireless routers are relatively new technology. But wireless routers can really simplify Internet access in your home, small business, or large company. With a regular Windows Internet network you are easily able to access the Internet... The easy of use that a wireless router provides is perfect for almost any person or business. ... Residential customers and very small businesses are all finding the convenience of wireless Internet a great thing.

Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless? by Deryck Richards
To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue , but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. ... To install a wireless network, you need a Wireless Access Point and a wireless network card for each computer. ... You will need to buy a wireless network card for each desktop computer, although most newer laptops come equipped with one.

Microsoft Vista and Wireless Adapters - Compatibility, Usability by George Christodoulou
You’re all wondering, how are wireless adapters working with the new Microsoft Vista. There is no cut and paste answer for that because it all depends on the kind of wireless network you are using. Are you using Netgear or perhaps Linksys. I will try to clarify as many different adapters as I... Wireless Adapter Battery Drain One problem that people are also having with Vista is that the laptop batteries get drained quickly while connected to the internet. ... It has to do with the fact that many wireless connections do not have the ability to go into the “power save” mode that the...

Installing Wireless Access Points: Mistakes to Avoid by Eric Meyer
Installing Wireless Access Points: Errors After you have performed your site survey, installed your access points, and configured your clients…you will always find problems some where. Hopefully you can avoid some of the errors listed below. 1. Access Point Placement - Do not place access... No dynamic IP addresses - Give all your wireless access points permanent IP addresses. ... The most secure wireless network is one that nobody knows about. ... Same channel - Change your wireless access points to the same channel but don’t leave it at the default.

Maybe You Already Have Wireless and Don't Know It? by Tony Fitz
More and more laptops and desktop computers are coming pre-equipped with wireless networking devices -- it's so cheap that they might as well put it in, to have another thing to list in the system specifications. It is easy to tell if a desktop computer has wireless enabled. ... Ignore anything that says '10/100' or 'Ethernet' -- they're normal network connections, but not wireless ones. ... If a wireless connection is present, you should usually be able to see a small aerial sticking out of the back of the computer, towards the bottom.

Wireless Networks: How Do They Work? by Ron King
Wireless networks use radio waves instead of wires to transmit data between computers. Here's how: The Binary Code: 1s and 0s It's well known that computers transmit information digitally, using binary code: ones and zeros. This translates well to radio waves, since those 1s and 0s can be... Industry Standards Wireless equipment from different manufacturers can work together to handle these complex communications because there are standards which guide the production of all wireless devices. ... This is done by a special piece of wireless equipment called an access point.