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Wired
Networks
Wired
networks are almost always faster and less expensive than wireless
networks. Once connected, there is little that can disrupt a good
wired connection.
Wired
networks come in many forms, but the most popular are HomePNA
and Ethernet. HomePNA uses the existing phone line wires in your
home and Ethernet needs special network cabling.
You
will now not only get to read step-by-step networking procedures,but
you also get to see how its done.In this article,we networked
our computers in the same room,
or systems in rooms next to each other.
The
first task is to install the NIC or Network Interface Cards in
an empty expansion slot in both system units. These cards are
installed in the newer style PCI Slots. If your NICs are USB or
Universal Seriel Bus cards, there is no need to open the system
unit.hese cards
are connected to the USB ports in the system unit.
After
you have inserted the cards,replace the system unit cover and
boot the computer.The operating system should ask for the device
driver for the card. Insert the cdrom that came with the card
into the cdrom drive and install the device driver.
You
can now connect each CAT-5 cable from each PC to the Hub,Router,or
Switch.This will allow data to travel to and from each system
in the network. Provide power to the Switch and note the indicator
lights to be sure you have a good connection.
Decide
which computer is first to setup the network. If only one system
has Windows XP,this would be better chioce.You can now use the
Network wizard in windows XP to setup your network on all PCs
or use the software supplied with the Router or Switch.We tried
both and found Windows XP to work best. Windows 98 was more complicated.
After
following instructions for setting up your home network,you should
be able to share and move
files from each system .Windows XP makes it easy to share printers.And
sharing the Internet with a
Cable or DSL broadband modem should be easy.
You
will gain much more storage space when you network your systems.And
if you're in business,
this just may be a life saver.
Wireless
Network
Wireless
networks releases the benefit of your network resources to mobile
users, and frees the company from fixed network access points.
Wireless LAN's offer huge convenience. Laptop users can take their
computers with them into meetings and still remain accessible.
Desktop users can be more easily moved around the office without
the need to get networking installers to add new network sockets,
change wiring or the LAN configuration. Enterprises benefit from
productivity gains as well as cost reductions.
What is Wireless Networking?
Wireless networks utilize radio waves to maintain communication
channels between computers and other network devices and servers.
Can the wireless signal penetrate walls?
Yes, to an extent. Depending on the density of the wall material,
there may be some loss of signal. This is a minor issue with standard
interior wall materials, and in-building wireless LAN's are very
common.
Is wireless security an issue?
Yes, Wired networks are typically more secure than wireless environments
due to the fact that an individual must physically plug his/her
computer into a wall jack in order to use the service (i.e. browse
the web or send email). With a wireless network, the network signal
is transmitted through the air thus posing a higher risk of interception.
It is very important that encryption is enabled on your wireless
network.
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