How to Install Network commuting
1. A router relays the data between your broadband internet connection and your personal computer.
2. A network adapter connects to any computer. It sends data from the computer to the router.
3. Internet Protocol (IP) is the unique identifier of your computer on the Internet. If you have a home network, all your computers share a single IP address.
4. A print server is a dedicated network adapter used to connect the printer to the network. With a print server, several computers can share one printer.
Select the type of network
5. Your computer network wirelessly via radio waves using a special type of router called an access point. One access point can serve most average sized homes. Trade name for this technology is Wi-Fi or 802.11b, or a faster cousin, 802.11g. Wi-Fi products must be compatible with each other regardless of brand. Wireless network to work for people who move from room to room with their laptops, or want to use it in cafes, airports and other places with wireless service.
6. Use your home electrical wiring to connect the router to each computer to the powerline network. Trade name for this technology is HomePlug. HomePlug network is more secure than Wi-Fi network and requires no special wiring. However, the latest technology and tend to be the most expensive.
7. Connecting with the most secure home networks, cable networks, sometimes called Ethernet, 10-Base-T or 100-Base-T. If the broadband connection, router and all computers in one room, it's the best choice. But because of special cables, it is also the most flexible if your needs change.
Purchase of equipment
8. Get a router. If you are going wireless, this router is called an access point or base station.
9. Get a network adapter for each computer. The simplest universal serial bus plug into a computer (USB) port. If you are using a wired network, your computer may already have an Ethernet network interface card (NIC) in it.
10. Buy extra long Ethernet cable (also known as Category 5 or CAT5 cable) if you are using a wired network.
11. Buy a print server if you want to put the printer on your network. Make sure the connector on the print server and printer match.
Set it up
12. Start reading and experimenting. Many products have a surprisingly good manual and online support, and many Web sites are packed with good advice, such as HomeNetHelp.com, PracticallyNetworked.com and compnetworking.about.com. Many manufacturers offer online advice. Good technical support can make a big difference in your installation, especially if you are not
13. Start reading and experimenting. Many products have a surprisingly good manual and online support, and many Web sites are packed with good advice, such as HomeNetHelp.com, PracticaallyNetworked.com and compnetworking.about.com. Many manufacturers offer online advice. Good technical support can make a big difference in your installation, especially if you're not very patient or computer savvy.
14. If you put in a network cable, run the cable to your stereo or home theater. Many new home entertainment components, including digital.
