Windows XP: Set Up Wireless Network For It
Setting up a wireless network is easy if you get the hang of it. The wireless networks have quite a demand due to their increasing popularity. It is mostly used by the corporate sector as it is reliable and multiple computers can be connected to the internet using the wireless network. You can even have your printer set up on the network so that most of the computers can access it. This is one of the distinct advantages that wireless network connections in Windows XP has over the normal cable networking or networking through a hub or switch.
There are plenty of reasons to choose a home wireless network and one of the most important being comfort. For those who have a laptop and PC at home can set up a wireless router and network to the internet as well as the computer from just about anywhere in the house. You can browse the internet sitting on your favourite couch, or from the comforts of your bedroom, and even the porch. If your laptop has been set up to use wireless network connections in Windows XP then internet can be accessed from any where in your home and even while sitting on the roof or the garden.
To add a wireless network in Microsoft Windows XP, you will need to:
- Buy wireless equipment
- Connect the wireless router to your laptop
- Configure the router
- Connect it to the other computers or laptops at home or work
The two most important equipments required are the wireless router and the wireless network adapter. The wireless router is technologically advanced equipment as compared to the hub or switch and is capable of converting any signal to a wireless broadcast. It catches all signals coming from a internet connection. The wireless network adapter is equipment that will connect your computer to your wireless router. Connecting the wireless router
This is a step-by-step method of connecting a wireless router to create wireless network connections in Windows XP. There are two ways of configuring the wireless router: one is through Windows Connect Now and the other is done manually. If the router you have supports Windows Connect Now then you can follow the instructions and do-it-yourself. If you have to do it manually then follow these steps: - Find your cable modem and unplug the wire from its port. If you are using a dial-up connection then you can set the wireless network by using ad hoc internet settings. If you have a modem, connect the wireless router to the modem. The modem should be connected to the internet so that your computer or laptop gets connected to the internet automatically. - Now plug your router to the power switch. The moment the WLAN or WAN LED lights up on the router, it will mean that the router has been successfully connected. - Once the router is connected; open Internet explorer and type the IP address of the router. This address is normally mentioned in the instruction manual. - The Next step is to create a password. Once you enter the password, you will get the router configuration page. Leave all the default settings as it is except for three items that have to be configured. They are SSID (setting the name of your wireless network), enable WIFI and set an administrative password so that no one else can tamper with the password.
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