Computers have become common household items in recent times. They are used for entertainment, educational and professional purposes. The need for system networking has been heightened in recent times. whether you run a small or large office or want to connect your home systems, networking is the solution for you.
The benefits of networking the systems include;
Checklist
Make a checklist to ensure that you have the following basic elements of a network system;
Your network system can be achieved by using wired or wireless devices. Wired local area network which boasts greater reliability is losing its popularity to wireless local area network which has mobility. The version that you choose will depend on your needs.
If you are using wired network for instance, you have to be prepared to have the cables run through the floors or walls. Some homes and offices come pre-wired to accommodate a wired network. Find out if your home or office has been pre- wired. This takes some of the hassle out of setting up a wired network. Alternatively, the wireless network is the best option.
Wired Connectivity
Wired network connection is achieved by ethernet cables and network adapters. This has long been the traditional structure for home networks. If you only have two systems to connect then the cable is enough, however for more systems, additional hardware devices such as routers, hubs and switches will be needed.
Installing a Wired Local Area Network
Run the cables from one computer to the next for a two-system network. For a network with more than two systems run the cables from each system to the central device to each system. A USB to ethernet cable is the most ideal tool to connect the ethernet cable with the USB port on the computer.
Option Two-Wireless Connectivity
The set up of a Wi Fi network connection is less tedious than that of a wired network. Hardware devices are still needed though. The devices that have to be purchased include; wireless network adapters (WLAN cards) and access points.
Setting up wireless Network
There are two methods for setting up a wireless network 'Ad Hoc' mode and 'Infrastructure' mode .The 'Ad Hoc' mode facilitates 'peer to peer' interaction between systems while the infrastructure mode facilitates inter system communication via a central node. The infrastructure mode allows for a wider range of functionalities.
Find a central location in the home or office to install the access point. From this point the device will transmit radio signals for roughly 100 feet (30m) in each direction. Bear in mind that walls can function as hindrances to the signal.
The benefits of a interconnected system are at your fingertips with these quick tips on how to network your computers.
The benefits of networking the systems include;
- the ability to share files and extra devices such as TVs, game systems and games
- easier access to peripheral devices such as print servers,printers and scanners
- shared internet access for the networked systems
Checklist
Make a checklist to ensure that you have the following basic elements of a network system;
- multiple systems
- a path to facilitate the transference of data between systems
- hardware called router or built-in software that can handle the exchange of data
Your network system can be achieved by using wired or wireless devices. Wired local area network which boasts greater reliability is losing its popularity to wireless local area network which has mobility. The version that you choose will depend on your needs.
If you are using wired network for instance, you have to be prepared to have the cables run through the floors or walls. Some homes and offices come pre-wired to accommodate a wired network. Find out if your home or office has been pre- wired. This takes some of the hassle out of setting up a wired network. Alternatively, the wireless network is the best option.
Wired Connectivity
Wired network connection is achieved by ethernet cables and network adapters. This has long been the traditional structure for home networks. If you only have two systems to connect then the cable is enough, however for more systems, additional hardware devices such as routers, hubs and switches will be needed.
Installing a Wired Local Area Network
Run the cables from one computer to the next for a two-system network. For a network with more than two systems run the cables from each system to the central device to each system. A USB to ethernet cable is the most ideal tool to connect the ethernet cable with the USB port on the computer.
Option Two-Wireless Connectivity
The set up of a Wi Fi network connection is less tedious than that of a wired network. Hardware devices are still needed though. The devices that have to be purchased include; wireless network adapters (WLAN cards) and access points.
Setting up wireless Network
There are two methods for setting up a wireless network 'Ad Hoc' mode and 'Infrastructure' mode .The 'Ad Hoc' mode facilitates 'peer to peer' interaction between systems while the infrastructure mode facilitates inter system communication via a central node. The infrastructure mode allows for a wider range of functionalities.
Find a central location in the home or office to install the access point. From this point the device will transmit radio signals for roughly 100 feet (30m) in each direction. Bear in mind that walls can function as hindrances to the signal.
The benefits of a interconnected system are at your fingertips with these quick tips on how to network your computers.
This is a guest blog post by Belle Mutchler who blogs about usb to ethernet cable and ethernet cable.
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