Computer networking may sound like a confusing and difficult task to attempt, but with the advances in operating systems and technology, it has become something that anyone who has basic knowledge of computers is able to do. Nowadays, setting up your own home computer network is as simple as buying the correct computer hardware, plugging it in and then just following some on-screen prompts described by your computer's operating system.
With these advances in technology and the more effective and efficient coding of operating system software, the only real problems that we face when setting up a new home network is choosing the right hardware to buy. In order to make this step a little more straightforward for you, detailed below are the hardware components you will need for setting up a wired or wireless home network.
Firstly you need to decide whether you would like a wired network or a wireless network. Wired networks are impossible for outsiders to hack into, as all the data is passed along cables as opposed to wireless data transfer. Wireless networks allow users to access any computers, printers or storage media in their home without connecting their hardware with cables.
If you have decided on setting up a wireless network, the actual parts you need in terms of hardware are quite few. You will obviously need a wireless router which acts as the data hub of the network, sending data to all the computers linked to it, plus wireless network cards for all computers you wish to link up, though nowadays most new computers and all laptops will come with a wireless card supplied. Wired networks will require a network router with enough available inputs for all the computers you wish to network, plus one Cat 5 ethernet cable for each computer.
It is important to bear in mind that if you wish to set-up a wireless network, you should consider installing certain security options to prevent unwanted access from people outside of your home. Co-currently, if you would like each computer to have access to the internet, you should look into purchasing a router modem which will both control the data transfer across your network and also provide internet connection ability.
After you have purchased and installed the equipment needed to set up your home network, the actual configuration process should be relatively straightforward as most modern operating systems will be able to immediately identify the network and are able to guide you through the process of implementing security to your network. If you are finding this stage confusing, refer to the router's user's manual for more information. You may need to access the router's home screen on your internet client software to change some settings. To do this, find the address in the user's manual and type it into the address bar with the default password provided.
With these advances in technology and the more effective and efficient coding of operating system software, the only real problems that we face when setting up a new home network is choosing the right hardware to buy. In order to make this step a little more straightforward for you, detailed below are the hardware components you will need for setting up a wired or wireless home network.
Firstly you need to decide whether you would like a wired network or a wireless network. Wired networks are impossible for outsiders to hack into, as all the data is passed along cables as opposed to wireless data transfer. Wireless networks allow users to access any computers, printers or storage media in their home without connecting their hardware with cables.
If you have decided on setting up a wireless network, the actual parts you need in terms of hardware are quite few. You will obviously need a wireless router which acts as the data hub of the network, sending data to all the computers linked to it, plus wireless network cards for all computers you wish to link up, though nowadays most new computers and all laptops will come with a wireless card supplied. Wired networks will require a network router with enough available inputs for all the computers you wish to network, plus one Cat 5 ethernet cable for each computer.
It is important to bear in mind that if you wish to set-up a wireless network, you should consider installing certain security options to prevent unwanted access from people outside of your home. Co-currently, if you would like each computer to have access to the internet, you should look into purchasing a router modem which will both control the data transfer across your network and also provide internet connection ability.
After you have purchased and installed the equipment needed to set up your home network, the actual configuration process should be relatively straightforward as most modern operating systems will be able to immediately identify the network and are able to guide you through the process of implementing security to your network. If you are finding this stage confusing, refer to the router's user's manual for more information. You may need to access the router's home screen on your internet client software to change some settings. To do this, find the address in the user's manual and type it into the address bar with the default password provided.
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