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This page provides links to all my wireless networking reviews. I have done a couple of pages on wireless networking to help you get to grips with this useful technology.

If you're new to wireless networking and want an introductory tutorial read my wireless networking tutorial here.



Wireless networking is great for sharing high speed Internet connections

If you're looking at adding a high speed Internet connection, then DSL or cable modem is the way to go. Depending on where you live you may have access to both options. DSL of course is dependent on the distance from you to the exchange, while cable modem is dependent on your cable TV provider offering such a service.

In either case simply call your phone or cable provider for details on their services.

The advantage of this type of high speed connection is that you can share your DSL/ cable modem connection across several computers. To do this you need a DSL/ cable modem router. This page is all about the current range of wireless routers which allow you to share an Internet connection without having any bulky network cables around your house.



How home wireless networking is done

At home I have a DSL modem attached to a separate wireless router. My DSL modem and computers simply plug into the wireless router. My laptop has a wireless card which allows it to share the DSL Internet connection with my desktop PC.



The best home wireless networking equipment?

I have to admit D-link has currently got the strongest range of wireless networking products. The main advantages of D-Link wireless stuff is that for the same price you get twice the data rate.

All the other discount wireless gear use 11Mbs (megabits per second) while D-Link gear supports 22 Mbs. D-Link is also slightly cheaper  than most other brands, they have been around a while and their gear is reliable.

The 22 Mbs is the peak data transfer rate of the wireless network. In the real world 11 Mbs equates to about 300Kbs (1/3 megabyte per second) while D-Link gear will do around 500 Kbs (1/2 megabyte per second).

The one catch is to get this higher speed you must use a D-Link wireless router and D-Link wireless network cards in your laptop or PC. The good news is that D-Link wireless network cards are no more expensive than cards by other manufacturers.

D Link Wireless Networking Router - Wireless DSL Router For Office, Personal and Gaming Use


 D-Link - DI-524 - 802.11g 54Mbps Wireless 4-Port Cable/Wireless DSL Router

D-Link Wireless Router, the industry leader in wireless networking, introduces another breakthrough in wireless connectivity. The D-Link AirPlus G DI-524 Wireless Router which is capable of transferring data at rates of up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz frequency — the same wireless frequency as 802.11b. The D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router also offers four Ethernet ports to support multiple computers.

The advanced wireless technology built into the DI-524 Wireless Router offers data transfer speeds up to 54Mbps through its wireless channels allowing streaming videos and other high bandwidth applications, such as online gaming events, to operate without the hassle of Ethernet cables. The ability to use high bandwidth applications also makes streaming real-time programs more enjoyable and more efficient.
With the DI-524 Wireless Router's built-in advanced firewall, threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized. Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications. Time scheduling can be established as a firewall rule so that specific ports will be open at certain times and be closed at other times. Features like content filtering, MAC filtering, URL blocking, and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders from connecting to your network or browsing restricted sites.

The easy-to-use configuration wizard takes only minutes to setup and guides users step-by-step through configuring the DI-524. With all the versatile features and an user-friendly utility, the DI-524 Wireless Router provides an enhanced networking experience.

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So you need a wireless adaptor for your desktop and laptop

USB wireless adaptor are more flexible than a PCI wireless adaptor and PCMMIA Card (for laptop), because usb wireless adaptor can be use for both desktop and laptop.

D-Link DWL-122 USB 802.11b Wireless Adapter
WiFi Compliant, Compact And Lightning Fast!
D-Link, the industry leader in wireless networking, introduces DWL-122, part of the D-LinkAirTM family of award-winning wireless products. The DWL-122 is a USB 1.1 wireless adapter capable of transfer rates up to 11Mbps, giving you the ability to connect to a wireless network at home, at the office or at any wireless hotspot. Now, you can stay connected wherever you are and wherever you go.

The DWL-122 is Wi-Fi compliant, meaning that it can connect and interoperate with other 802.11b Wi-Fi-compliant wireless routers, access points and adapters. The DWL-122 connects to any available USB port on a laptop or desktop Windows and Macintosh-based computer and also includes a standard USB extension cable.

its a discount wireless networking router adaptor, worth to buy

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The advantages of wireless networking

Carrying out a neat installation using Ethernet cables to connect computers to a DSL/ cable modem router is often quite annoying. Most people don't want cables traced throughout their home and it is beyond my abilities at home DIY to conceal them in an effective way.

A wireless network means that you do not need to run cables all over your house connecting the computers to the router. If you ever have to move then your wireless router just packs up with you and is as easy to install in your next place.

It is quite common however for people to use a mix of wired and wireless solutions on their home networks. This is what I do. It is possible as almost all wireless routers also have 4 normal network ports to add wired computers to the network.



A wireless router can act as an access point that provides you pretty much what it implies, a wireless connection to your wired network.

If you have a laptop computer like me then wireless networking is ideal. You can connect to your high speed Internet connection in bed or outside your house.

It only takes a couple of hours to set up a wireless network in your home.

Computer Hardware Component Guideline - Wireless Networking 

Before you buying any wireless network devices, good for new or upgrading, below is the Relative Factor Information that you need to take into consideration or compatible with your computer components.

 

1. Computer Motherboard - Build-in Ethernet LAN 10/100Mpbs OR PCI Ethernet LAN Card Connect To DSL Wireless Router

2. Computer Motherboard - Available Of PCI Slot For Ethernet LAN Card If The Motherboard Do Not Have Build-in Ethernet LAN

3. Computer Motherboard - Available Of PCI Slot For PCI Wireless Adaptor To Contact With DSL Wireless Router Or

3. Laptop - Available Of PCMCIA Slot For For Wireless PC Card To Contact With DSL Wireless Router

 

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