subject: Wireless Network Setup Notes [print this page] Having your own wireless connection at home can be very satisfying provided that it was setup properly and securely. There are things that you need to consider when doing your wireless network setup in order to have a strong and stable signal around the house all the time. You would not want your connection to be intermittent or unsecure. Learn how you can secure your wireless network to prevent hackers from grabbing your connection and possibly accessing your network.
Being wireless is freedom, no strings attached. It means that you can roam around not minding any cable connections, especially if you are using a laptop or mobile device like a smart phone to connect to the internet. The wireless device that broadcasts the signal could be a wireless modem router or a standalone modem or router. This device should be located in an open space not close to any other device that sends wireless signal as well, like a baby monitor, cordless phone or microwave that will affect the signal quality and cause an intermittent connection.
During your wireless network setup, securing your wireless connection is critical. You dont want your neighbors to have free internet connection at your expense, right? Setting up a WEP or WPA key is one of the basic ways to secure your connection. These settings can be found at the user interface (UI) of your router. In order to access this page you need to know what the IP address of your device is, you can check it at the bottom of the device or in the manual.
Data transfer is slower when compared to a wired connection so it is not advisable to transfer or download files while using wireless. This is one of the disadvantages of having a wireless connection. If your house is not getting a decent signal throughout the entire house, you can use a wireless repeater. This device repeats the signal from the router to make the coverage larger. A wireless repeater is a small device with an antenna that collects the signal then passes it around. This will ensure that no matter where you are, you will have a strong signal.
