Chapter 2: What's next?
Setting up a wireless network
This section describes the steps necessary to set up a typical home or small office wireless network, which is also called a wireless local area network (WLAN), using a wireless computer.
To set up a wireless network and to connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment:
■A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) and
■A wireless router (purchased separately)
■Your new wireless computer
The illustration shows an example of a completed wireless network installation that is connected to the Internet and to a wired computer. As this network grows, additional wireless and wired computers can be connected to the network to access the Internet.
Step 1: Purchase high-speed Internet service
If you already have
1.Contact a local ISP to purchase
2.Your ISP will give you a User ID and password to access the Internet. Record this information and store it in a safe place.
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