Thursday, May 26, 2011

Wireless Router Basic

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What does a Wireless Router do for a Computer Network?
A wireless router acts as a wired router; you can assign IP addresses and network applications, and Internet connections. However, wireless routers have an additional element: to transmit a wireless signal, so you can connect to a network without having to connect your computer to anything. Some routers and wireless service provide Internet modems packages to create a wireless Internet router, which functions as a modem and wireless router.

Additional Components needed for a Computer Network to Function.
A wireless router is only one element needed in a wireless network, is useless without the wireless components to connect to the network. For example, if you have a wireless router, but your computer only has a wired network card, wireless router do not do much good. You need wireless network cards to allow the components to receive and use a wireless network signal. Some devices, like game consoles, and some computers are equipped with wireless receivers built in. If you do not have a built-in wireless modem, you can use a wireless USB external adapter or network card to access a wireless network.

Using Wired Connections and Wireless at the same time.
Most wireless routers have four slots for wired Ethernet connections. Wired connections are also very convenient for network devices such as sharing printers and external hard drives.

All wireless routers offer integrated encryption protocols and security. When you configure a wireless router, make sure to select the protocol of the most advanced security that your network and network devices can support.

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