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When you have several locations within your house where you’d like to have a computer, you have probably noticed that not all locations are equal. You’d like for each to have access to the same files and internet services. However, you only have one internet connection for a modem or cable, and you can’t splice it or run an additional cable because you have computers all over the house and don’t want to run messy, aesthetically unpleasing wires all through the house. You can find many aids on the internet or in the library to assist you in building a wireless home network setup.

A wireless home network setup is probably the solution to your problems. You’ll only need one wired workstation to begin configuring your setup, and you’ll be able to access the same information at all locations within the home. You’ll need some hardware, including network interface cards in all the wireless computers and other devices you plan to have on your network. With the help of additional resources, as well as following directions on all devices that are being installed, you’ll be able to determine exactly what you need and where it should be installed. Be sure that you also have information on the operating systems for all computers to be added to the network, as setup may be different for each one.

You’ll first need to find a location to mount the network access point. Look for tips, tricks, and other suggestions regarding locations that minimize obstructions and distance, as well as those that maximize reception capability. Note that the access point should be in the same place as the router, modem, or other internet capability connection for ease of setup. This will allow you to access the World Wide Web from all satellite locations once the system is configured. Both antennas of the access point should be perpendicular to the ground, though even with proper installation some obstacles may still interfere with reception. However, if installed in an area where distance to other devices within the network is minimized, your access point should be able to locate all wireless home network setup devices within your own home. Try to have the access point in a centralized area of the house for best results. Once you have the device set up, you can begin configuration. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for connecting to the hub and setting all options.

To test the wireless home network setup, turn on all the other devices you have put on the network for purpose of configuration. Instructions are available for all operating systems, and resources like netsupportcenter.com can assist you in the start up process. Make sure the wireless cards in these devices are set for Infrastructure or Access Point, rather than Ad Hoc mode. All channel, SSID, and WEP settings should also match the access point. For more information on these complexities, visit www.netsupportcenter.com, where you’ll find the expert advice you need.

Perhaps you have several locations within your house where you’d like to have a computer, each with access to the same files and internet services. However, you only have one place to connect a modem or cable, and you can’t splice it or run an additional cable because one computer is in the bedroom, one is in your son or daughter’s room, and one is upstairs in your home office. Wires running all over the house would just look bad and be messy and annoying.

A wireless home network could be the solution you desire, and you can find tons of information regarding the building and linking of devices online or in books. You’ll only need one wired workstation to begin configuring your setup, and you’ll be able to access the same information at all locations within the home. You’ll need some hardware, including network interface cards in all the wireless computers and other devices you plan to have on your network. It is important to know exactly what you need and where it should be installed.

Finding a location to mount the network access point is first and foremost. Both antennas should be perpendicular to the ground, and some obstacles may still interfere with reception. However, your access point should be able to locate all wireless home network devices within your own home. Try to have the access point placed in a centralized area of the house for best results. You will have a better chance of reception and device recognition when the distance between an access point and a satellite device is minimized. Once you have the device set up, you can begin configuration. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for connecting to the hub and setting all options.

To test how successful you were in creating a wireless home network, turn on all the other devices you’ve put on the network for the purpose of configuration. Instructions are available for all operating systems, and many sources can assist you in the start up process. Make sure the wireless cards in these devices are set for Infrastructure or Access Point rather than Ad Hoc mode. All channel, SSID, and WEP settings should match the access point.

In order to test the link between wireless home network devices and test the network connection, log into your account and turn on all of the devices on the network. If everything has been configured correctly, all locations within the network should automatically be recognized and connected to any application enabled by the network or internet. If you experience difficulty, it may be because a satellite location is too far from the access point. Try moving it closer or moving the access point away from any large obstructions. You may also want to elevate the access point for better reception, but be sure to avoid placing it directly over the computer or device at that station.

Visit www.netsupportcenter.com for more information. At netsupportcenter.com, experts have put together easy to access resources and tips to help you build a successful home network system quickly and easily.

New eBook with hundreds of graphics and dozens of easy to follow animation tutorials shows anyone, from beginner to pro, how to set up a wireless home network that works and is secure

BC, Canada (IPRWire) November 1, 2006—David Kan of NetSupportCenter.com (www.netsupportcenter.com) has written an amazingly easy to follow and understand eBook on the principles of setting up a wireless home network. With the increase in wireless technology that “we are seeing, this is information thousands of people can use today.

Mr. Kan, who was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Vancouver, Canada in 1992, is well suited to write such a book. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the National Taiwan University and has since owned or managed two computer companies in the Vancouver area. He has worked as a technical consultant in two of the biggest cable and fiber-optic high speed internet and television companies in Canada. Along the way he has served over 10,000 customers in and around the City of Vancouver.

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