LessĪ wireless network at home lets you get online from more places in your house. This article describes the basic steps for setting up a wireless network and starting to use it. Get the right equipmentīefore you can set up your wireless network, here’s what you’ll need:īroadband Internet connection and modem. A broadband Internet connection is a high-speed Internet connection. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) and cable are two of the most common broadband connections. You can get a broadband connection by contacting an Internet service provider (ISP). Typically, ISPs that provide DSL are telephone companies and ISPs that provide cable are cable TV companies. Some ISPs also offer combination modem/wireless routers. You can also find these at computer or electronics stores, and online. A router sends info between your network and the Internet. With a wireless router, you can connect PCs to your network using radio signals instead of wires. A wireless network adapter is a device that connects your PC to a wireless network. To connect your portable or desktop PC to your wireless network, the PC must have a wireless network adapter. To check whether your PC has a wireless network adapter: Most laptops and tablets-and some desktop PCs-come with a wireless network adapter already installed.
Select Start, type device manager in the search box, and then select Device Manager. Look for a network adapter that might have wireless in the name.
Setting up the modem and Internet connectionĪfter you have all the equipment, you'll need to set up your modem and Internet connection.
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