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Setting up a Wifi network will allow all your computers (and any guests you want to share your network with) to get online without needing to plug in an ethernet cable. A wireless network can also make it easy to stream music and video to any device on the network. Still got some old PCs that don't have wireless cards? That's okay, most wifi routers have a few ethernet ports as well.
Before we get started building the network, you will need to purchase a wireless router, as well as some wireless network interface cards if your computers don't already have them built in.
Once you have your router the next step is choosing a good location. Try to install your router in a central location so that every room in your house is covered by the wifi signal.
To set up the network, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect Everything
Connect your existing modem to the wireless router using an Ethernet cable (be sure to connect the modem to the port labeled "Internet" on most routers, otherwise you may not be able to connect to the internet. Refer to the documentation of your router). This moves the internet connection from your modem to the wireless router. Once that's done, plug your PC into the back of the router using the Ethernet jacks. We'll need this connection to configure the wifi network.
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Before we get started building the network, you will need to purchase a wireless router, as well as some wireless network interface cards if your computers don't already have them built in.
Once you have your router the next step is choosing a good location. Try to install your router in a central location so that every room in your house is covered by the wifi signal.
To set up the network, follow these steps:
Step 1: Connect Everything
Connect your existing modem to the wireless router using an Ethernet cable (be sure to connect the modem to the port labeled "Internet" on most routers, otherwise you may not be able to connect to the internet. Refer to the documentation of your router). This moves the internet connection from your modem to the wireless router. Once that's done, plug your PC into the back of the router using the Ethernet jacks. We'll need this connection to configure the wifi network.
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