You need to prepare :
1. A Laptop / PC have built in Wireless Support or attach with A PCI or USB wireless adapter
2. A wireless router
3. Internet Connection from internet service provider,
If you are building your first home network or you are re-building your home network you very well might want to go all-wireless. You'll need to make sure that all your computers and network devices either have built in wireless support or you may have to install wireless cards. A PCI or USB wireless adapter connects your machines to your network, often making access as easy as plugging the device in to a USB slot. Older machines can get an instant upgrade to wireless N with a USB WiFi adapter, or you can install a PCI wireless card into your self-built system. PCI & USB wireless adapters are also great as a backup in case a wireless card stops working, ensuring your laptops or other machines can still access the network. A PCI or USB wireless adapter have varition price from $4 to $100 depend on the quality.
With Wireless network it's easy to built Local Area Network (LAN) to connect some PC or Laptop and printer in your home / small office.
Where to Install a Wireless Router
Computers that are closer to the router, in the same room for example, receive better network speed than computers located farther away. So, Try to install your wireless router in a central location within your home or office.
Connect the Wireless Router to the Internet
First, connect the wireless router to a power outlet and to a source of Internet connectivity. You may be connecting your wireless router to a cable modem. All wireless routers support broadband modems, and some support phone line connections to dial-up Internet service.
One easy way to know if your router is wireless is if you see an antenna. This is a standard router that is not wireless. You can connect hubs, other routers, and switches to a wireless router. Keep in mind that although a hub is a small and inexpensive network device, switches provide better automated control of your network.
Access the Wireless Router
Once your router is on and plugged into your internet connection you'll need to access it. Go to a Web browser and follow the instructions that came with the router to connect to it. You'll likely type in 192.168.1.1. Your documentation should have the username and password necessary to access this information. The default username and password may be admin for both.
Create a Name for the Wireless Network
You should create a unique network name. This name is often called the SSID. Your router and all computers on the network must share the same SSID. Although your router comes with a default name such as Linksys or Netgear, it's best to change it. You don't want someone next door to have access to your network. Make sure your network is password protected; otherwise, someone can come along and slow down your connection.
Set Wireless Network Preferences
Lastly, follow the router documentation to enable WEP security, turn on firewall features, and set any other recommended parameters. If you do not know what something is, and don't have any documentation telling you to change it, I recommend just leaving everything as is
If you just make a Local Area Network (LAN) to connect some PC or Laptop and printer in your home / small office you do not need an internet connection.
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