Once you have the network set up, you can enable sharing, set permissions, and add printers and other devices. The most common wireless network standards are Prices vary for each standard as do data transfer rates. Typically the faster the data transfer rate, the more you pay.
In general, data transfer rates for each standard work as follows:. The transfer times listed are under ideal conditions. They aren't necessarily achievable under typical circumstances because of differences in hardware, web servers, network traffic, and other factors. A wireless router sends information between your network and the Internet by using radio signals instead of wires. You should use a router that supports faster wireless signals, such as For the best results, put your wireless router, wireless modem router a DSL or cable modem with a built-in wireless router , or wireless access point WAP in a central location in your office.
If your router is on the first floor and your devices are on the second floor, put the router high on a shelf on the first floor. If your ISP didn't set up your modem, follow the instructions that came with your modem to connect it to your device and the Internet.
If you're using cable, connect your modem to a cable jack. Protect your router by changing the default user name and password. Most router manufacturers have a default user name and password on the router in addition to a default network name.
Someone could use this information to access your router without your knowledge. Check the information that was included with your device for instructions.
To connect to a wireless network, your device must have a wireless network adapter. Make sure that you get the same type of adapters as your wireless router. The type of adapter is marked on the package with a letter, such as G or A.
Whenever possible, you should connect to a security-enabled wireless network. If you do connect to a network that's not secure, someone with the right tools can see everything that you do, including the websites you visit, the documents you work on, and the user names and passwords that you use.
A firewall is hardware or software that helps protect your device from hackers or malicious software. Running a firewall on each device on your network can help control the spread of malicious software on your network and help protect your devices when you use the Internet. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen if using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down. If you want to use a USB flash drive to copy network settings to your device instead of typing a security key or passphrase, follow these steps:.
A network adapter connects your device to a network. Make sure that you write the security key and keep it in a safe place. If you have a USB flash drive, you can also save your security key to the flash drive by following the instructions in the wizard. A workgroup is a group of devices that are connected to a home or small office network and share resources, such as printers and files.
When you set up a network, Windows automatically creates a workgroup and gives it a name. In a workgroup:. The Device Name for each device on the network must be unique, and the workgroup for all devices on the network must be the same. A hybrid network refers to any computer network that contains two or more communications standards such Ethernet A hybrid network relies on special hybrid routers, hubs, and switches to connect both wired and wireless computers and other network-enabled devices.
It enables the network to maximize the benefits of both these network types. In a wired computer network, all devices are connected by physical cables to a central access point. This access point can be a router, hub, or a switch.
The function of this access point is to share a network connection among several devices. All the devices are plugged into the access point using individual Ethernet CAT 5 cables. If the devices need to share an Internet connection as well, then the access point is plugged into a broadband Internet modem, either cable or DSL. In a standard wireless network, all networked devices communicate with a central wireless access point that broadcasts a signal.
The devices themselves need to contain wireless modems or cards that conform with one or more Wi-Fi standards, either In this network configuration, all wireless devices can share files with each other over the network.
If they also want to share an Internet connection, then the wireless access point is plugged into a broadband Internet modem. A standard hybrid network uses a hybrid access point, a networking device that broadcasts a wireless signal and contains wired access ports. The most common hybrid access point is a hybrid router. The typical hybrid router broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal using The hybrid router also has a port for connecting to a cable or DSL modem via an Ethernet cable.
When shopping for a hybrid router, you might not see the word "hybrid" anywhere. After you determine which of your devices you want to connect with wires and which ones wirelessly, follow the procedures that are listed in Install a wired network , and Install a wireless network respectively to set up these parts of the hybrid network.
There are several different possible network configurations for a hybrid network. The most basic configuration has all the wired devices plugged into the Ethernet ports of the hybrid router, and the wireless devices connected to the router wirelessly.
Then the wireless devices can communicate with the wired devices via the hybrid router. If you want to network more than four wired devices, you can string several routers together, both wired and wireless, in a daisy chain formation.
You'll need enough wired routers to handle all of the wired devices the number of devices divided by four. And you'll need enough wireless routers in the right physical locations to broadcast a Wi-Fi signal to every corner of the network. In this way, you can connect both computers and peripherals such as printers and fax machines and place them where it will easy to access them. When you need the maximum Internet and file-sharing speed for your work, you can plug into the network with an Ethernet cable.
If you need to show a streaming video to your colleague in the office hallway, you can access the network wirelessly. With the right planning, your small business can save money on CAT 5 cables and routers by maximizing the reach of the wireless network.
And with the right encryption and password management in place, the wireless portion of the network can be as secure as the wired. After you set up your network, you might want to add more sharing options for your work and devices. Some of these options are set automatically, while others can be set manually. In Windows 8. If certain sharing options don't turn on automatically, you can activate them manually. These manual activation options include:. Network discovery is a network setting that lets your device find other devices on the network and other devices find your device.
Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP Potentially Unwanted Products. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. DaveM Independent Advisor. Hi Attila, in version of Windows 10, Microsoft removed the Homegroup functionality, this made Home Networking more difficult. Click your Start Button, type Services and hit Enter When the Services app opens, scroll down to find the following services, then double click each one in turn, set their startup type to Automatic and start the service if necessary 1.
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