If you have one or more computers in your home then you can benefit from a wireless network in a number of ways.
Today it is not uncommon for every person in the household to have their own laptop, notebook or desktop computer. Children use them as an educational tool and mom and dad often bring their laptop home from work.
The biggest advantage to setting up a wireless network is to eliminate some of the tangle mess of wires associated with each computer.
A simple definition of wireless is that it offers a communication method for the transfer of information over a long or short distance without the use of wires. But that doesn't happen magically. Wireless adapters (either built-in or attached) are required for each computer and then generally a router is used at the internet access point.
Even though this article is specific to wireless computer networks, many people already use wireless in the home for such things as cell phones, baby monitors and security systems.
Beyond the elimination of wires there are few other ways that a wireless computer network can make your life easier.
Save money by sharing just one printer with everyone
Be free to use your computer on the deck, in the kitchen or anywhere else inside or outside of your home
Save money by sharing one backup device with everyone
Perhaps you have a temporary health problem which requires you to be bedridden, but you would still like to get some work or other things done on your computer while somewhat out of commission
It is much easier to share files with others on the network
If our Laptop has a wireless adapter then you will be able to take advantage of free wi-fi at the library, coffee shop, in the airport terminal and at a friends house
You will also be able to take advantage of the newest and latest wireless technology found in digital cameras, video cameras and multi-media receivers
Setting up a wireless network is not complex but be sure that you review and setup the proper security for your network in order to keep others outside your home from also using your network. They may join you unintentionally. Just the other night I was using my laptop just to do a little offline work and all of a sudden my computer was connecting to the network. As it turns out my neighbor across the street from me had just cranked up her wireless system and I was automatically connected to it. She had not properly setup her wireless router security.
Don't fear, your network will be secure if you setup your security properly.
To learn more visit Wireless Laptop Computers and while you are there check out how to setup a home network using Wireless Network Routers.
