Setting Up a Home Network

home networking technology allows computers and other network devices to exchange information. Networking is about sharing resources such as Internet, data files, music, video, and printers.

Wireless vs. wired networks

Home network can be wireless or wired, or a combination oboje.Usmjerivač home wireless uses radio waves and wireless phones. Wired network sends data through the cables, the most common is Ethernet.

is the center of the home network router. Although there are wireless and wired routers, wireless routers to provide more flexibility.

the benefits of wireless freedom to move around the house, without limitation, use of handheld networked devices.

Powerline Adapters provide an easy way to use a wired applications when necessary. No need to run cables through the house just plug one into the router and the other in a network device.

Router

router is a central component in connecting all the computers and other network devices. This allows all devices connected to the Internet to share and communicate with each other on a home network.

standard for wireless 802.11

802.11a operates at a frequency of 5 GHz, which is less crowded than 2.4 GHz. Most phones and other household devices operate at 2.4 GHz, which can cause interference with the router. Lack of this router over others is the range, it is limited to about 75 meters.

802.11g runs at a frequency of 2.4 GHz and at a speed of 54 Mbps. This is fine for most applications a home network, Internet, sharing files and applications.

802.11n runs at speeds up to 300 Mbps, and cable routers have to support large files. This is the choice if you plan on streaming high definition video, voice and music.

Dual-band routers work at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies. If you plan on streaming video over a home network using a wireless router postavljanje.Dual band provides the best solution for video guidance across the 5GHz frequency.

wireless routers have Ethernet ports that can be used to connect wired devices such as network attached storage, Powerline adapters, print servers, and VoIP.

Modem

Modems connect Internet service on your computer. What type of modem you will need specific service you are using a DSL or cable. You can hire your service provider, or you can buy an election. If you plan on staying with the same service consider buying one of the lease, it will pay for itself in a short amount of time. There is also a gateway router that combines modem and router in one unit.

network adapter

You just need to buy a wireless network adapter, if your PC or laptop does not have one installed. Most laptops come with wireless network adapter installed, most computers do not come with a wireless network card installed. Check the hardware before buying the network adapter.

different types of adapters:

desktop

PCI adapter that is installed on your computer. This will require available PCI slot for the network adapter.
USB adapter that simply plugs into any USB port.

notebook

PCMCIA card, which is about the size of a credit card
Express cards for notebook computers with ExpressCard slot.
USB adapter