How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...?

Jahovahrafa · 02-10-2009, 08:30 AM

Hello,

How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...?

Thank you,
Douglas

RootbeaR · 02-10-2009, 04:12 PM

You will need a wireless router.
The router should provide a guide detailing how to set up a network on the device.

Jahovahrafa · 02-10-2009, 08:13 PM

Hello,

Can I transfer files between computers and even do remote control with this method?

Thanks,
Douglas

RootbeaR · 02-10-2009, 08:21 PM

Yes you can.
You can also share one printer and other peripherals as well, if they are networked too.

Jahovahrafa · 02-10-2009, 08:53 PM

Hello,

Not to ask the same question again, but, Is the process for preparing this network to share computers hard drives as easy as seting up the internet itself?

Thank you,
Douglas

RootbeaR · 02-10-2009, 09:49 PM

Not quite as easy as plugging in and you are connected, but not terribly difficult either.
Manual provided with router will provide instructions on how to set-up the network including sharing printer.

If the manual is not provided, it will be available online and there is also this site.

Just in case it isn't obvious, all the PCs will need wireless capabilities as well.
For instance, for my desktop I would have to buy a wireless NIC.
Wireless network interface card - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

e.g. Belkin Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter - PracticallyNetworked.com

Personally, I prefer to be wired.

Less to trouble shoot in case of problems.

**Petrowhisky** · 06-10-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RootbeaR

Personally, I prefer to be wired.

Less to trouble shoot in case of problems.

That is old story RootbeaR!!! Now with Wireless N standard we can achieve the same speed of wired connection. Think about the convenience of using wireless instead of huge amount of confusing cables in your room.

horheg · 13-11-2009, 06:09 PM

It's very easy to set up a wireless network.

Just plug internet connection into wan port of wireless router, connect a PC with CD-ROM to router and launch install CD provided with router on PC.

You just answer the wizard's questions and your wireless network will be set up.

There is though one big gap in this: security will be veeeeeeery low.

Regards,
George

**Petrowhisky** · 20-11-2009, 12:18 PM

Don't worry about security, select WPA and set a strong keyphrase.

02-10-2009, 08:30 AM	#1
Jahovahrafa Regular Member (100+) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 136 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Hello, How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Thank you, Douglas

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RootbeaR Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 321 Thanks: 4 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 4 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? You will need a wireless router. The router should provide a guide detailing how to set up a network on the device.

02-10-2009, 08:13 PM	#3
Jahovahrafa Regular Member (100+) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 136 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Hello, Can I transfer files between computers and even do remote control with this method? Thanks, Douglas

02-10-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
RootbeaR Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 321 Thanks: 4 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 4 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Yes you can. You can also share one printer and other peripherals as well, if they are networked too.

02-10-2009, 08:53 PM	#5
Jahovahrafa Regular Member (100+) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 133 Thanks: 136 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Hello, Not to ask the same question again, but, Is the process for preparing this network to share computers hard drives as easy as seting up the internet itself? Thank you, Douglas

02-10-2009, 09:49 PM	#6
RootbeaR Advanced Member (250+) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 321 Thanks: 4 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 4 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Not quite as easy as plugging in and you are connected, but not terribly difficult either. Manual provided with router will provide instructions on how to set-up the network including sharing printer. If the manual is not provided, it will be available online and there is also this site. Just in case it isn't obvious, all the PCs will need wireless capabilities as well. For instance, for my desktop I would have to buy a wireless NIC. Wireless network interface card - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia e.g. Belkin Wireless Desktop PCI Network Adapter - PracticallyNetworked.com Personally, I prefer to be wired. Less to trouble shoot in case of problems.

13-11-2009, 06:09 PM	#8
horheg Senior Member (500+) Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 508 Thanks: 20 Thanked 63 Times in 63 Posts Rep Power: 7 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? It's very easy to set up a wireless network. Just plug internet connection into wan port of wireless router, connect a PC with CD-ROM to router and launch install CD provided with router on PC. You just answer the wizard's questions and your wireless network will be set up. There is though one big gap in this: security will be veeeeeeery low. Regards, George

20-11-2009, 12:18 PM	#9
Petrowhisky Network Dude Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 152 Thanks: 7 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 6 OS:	Re: How do I go about networking multiple wireless computers in my home...? Don't worry about security, select WPA and set a strong keyphrase.

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