Wireless LAN Setup

Wireless or Wireless LAN (WLAN) is a rapidly growing technology that allows users in homes, offices and many public facilities including whole cities to access the internet or other shared resources such as printer or scanner without the bother of cumbersome wires and cablers. The Computer Hospital can help you set up your wireless network to run securely, efficiently and to its full capability.

Wireless isn't the only technology available to relieve you of the problem of running ethernet cable. Another technology known as ethernet over powerline is now available and may give you more reliability at about the same cost. It uses the powerlines already installed in your house or business to transport information anywhere there is an electrical outlet. And let's face where ever there is a computer, there generally is a power outlet.

There are many brands available that may be used for a wireless network; however there are certain components that are required before you can get started. Below you will find two types of components that are both necessary to begging setting up your WLAN:

	Wireless Router
Desktop Wireless Card		Laptop (PCMCIA) Wireless Card

 

Depending on what type of devices you will be connecting to your network, you may choose to use one of the above adapters. The wireless router is however required, as it will provide you with a wireless signal to connect your devices to.

 
If you are unsure of what you need to get started, please give us a call and we will be more than happy to suggest which components you will need to get your network set up.