Wireless Routers
Like any other wireless system, a wireless router gives you freedom to free the valuable workspace from the tangling wires. Technically speaking, a wireless router is a special network router that connects different workstations wirelessly and routes network traffic between workstations and an existing Internet connection. Some of the wireless routers are actually wired routers with wireless access points built in so you can have wired and/or wireless at the same time. Another choice is a wireless router with a built-in DSL or cable modem. You can also consider a hardware & software security combo box to connect and protect your home network or office network. The wireless router is capable of sharing Internet connections amongst several computers via 802.3 Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless data links.
The wireless routers are quite popular among the network users. More so, because it is as good as using the wired networks with absolutely no compromise on the connectivity, speed, and security. A wireless LAN router generally adds a built-in access point function to a multi-port Ethernet router. With this it combines multiple Ethernet networks with wireless connections as well. A typical wireless LAN router includes four Ethernet ports, an 802.11 access point, and sometimes a parallel port so it can function as a print server. This gives wireless users the same ability as wired users to send and receive packets over multiple networks.
There are many manufacturers of the wireless routers, popular of them are D-Link, Netgear, Actiontec etc. Out of these, the D-Link routers is what we find is the popular product amongst the home and commercial users. These wireless routers have an uncanny ability that delivers superior performance capability to transfer large files and handle heavy network traffic. Wireless routers offer many important benefits in the home and small office setting. For instance, you can opt to a cable modem service that provides a single IP address through DHCP to the router, and the router then provides IP addresses via DHCP to clients on your local network. This helps to a great deal whenever that client needs to access the Internet. Wireless routers are very much ideal for wireless networks in commercial or public areas, specially if there are multiple networks that are accessible. The wireless routers if considered in an enterprise environment give network administrators an extra way to monitor and update their networks. As the wireless routers only send packets to specific, directed addresses, they do not forward the broadcast packets that are sent out by other devices. A big advantage of wireless routers is that they provide an added layer of security, both on the wired side and wireless side. The wired side is usually protected by a firewall and has extensive access control filters.
That is why, not only the wireless routers are more user friendly and space saving, they are also great on speed, and have an ability to handle multiple networks with ease and without sacrificing the security.
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#1 by guzen on August 2nd, 2010
it wont let me access my xbox 360 when im doing this check it out please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#2 by Sam on August 2nd, 2010
#3 by nacao on August 2nd, 2010
@salemsaberghaguem yeah what is the diffrence
#4 by nic on August 2nd, 2010
Man, if I could get $200 every time someone wanted me to hook up their wireless router, I'd be rich by now. FORGET MTS!!! Go to your local electronics store; heck it doesn't even have to be an electronics store! Go to WalMart, Target, Office Max, Best Buy, etc. and pick up a wireless router. My personal preference is the Linksys brand; while they aren't the cheapest or the most expensive, they are a solid brand. You shouldn't have to spend more than about $50 for the router.
Set up the router at home by plugging it in between your high speed connection and your computer. Then log in to the router's web-based configuration page as described in it's directions. Make sure you reset the SSID on the router and set some kind of encryption on the wireless signal; it isn't foolproof, but it will stop most from stealing your signal. This will all be documented in the pamphlet you get with the router. Also, write your security settings on a mailing label and stick it right on your router – at some time in the future when you buy a new computer and need to hook it to the router, you'll have your settings.
#5 by truth on August 2nd, 2010
AAwwh thnx dude! This helped me dam much!
#6 by rails on August 2nd, 2010
@salemsaberghaguem same here please tell the diference just to not be fooled when we buy one.
#7 by earthlink on August 3rd, 2010
Does it works with laptop?
#8 by corpo on August 3rd, 2010
Yes! It should work fine! U just need the application
#9 by sara bluebell on August 3rd, 2010
Simply put:
Wireless is as it sounds. No wires needed or required (except the one that connects from the wall to the Router. A Cable (called a CAT5) must be plugged in the Router and Laptop/PC. You are limited up to 300 Meters maximum (though, in a house, you'll never need this much wire), and it can restrict where you sit with your laptop without tripping someone. On either, the Router is stationary to the placement you select (usually near the wall outlet).
Wireless works with a NIC card that has RF Radio waves (just like cordless phones). It allows you complete freedom with a laptop to move from room-to-room and not worrying about a wire getting caught on something or tripping someone. Just like a cordless phone. Some wireless work on the same frequency level as cordless phones, so you need to watch that. Usually it's the frequency range of 2.4 Mhz.
A router is a device (wired or wireless) that allows you to attach more than one PC/Laptop to a single Internet connection. And, best yet, without losing bandwidth to the multiple PC hook up. And, most Routers come with a Hard Wired (means built in) Firewall that protects you better than most Firewall Programs.
Most Modern Laptops come with a built in Wireless NIC. Which means, you can use your Laptop anywhere an open Wireless connection is allowed: like McDonald's, Starbucks, etc. These are called Hot Spots, and the only restriction is you may need to buy something from those places.
Now, some warnings: At home, you MUST make sure you set up your Wireless Router with WPA2 so that others cannot use your Router and Internet connection without your permission. This will protect you and your laptop from becoming a Zombie to clone and send your spam and viruses. Also, it keeps you from being a victim from those that will send forbidden Porn over your connection.
In Hot Spots, make sure you have a good Firewall (like Zonealarm) and Virus Protection (like AVG) to keep your PC safe from attacks. Hot Spots are not always protected properly. Both applications I mention have very good free versions.
#10 by psychic on August 3rd, 2010
in flashfxp it keeps saying connection lost plz help
#11 by Cody on August 4th, 2010
Yes, a router will work, just like with any other broadband connection.
#12 by urbantool on August 4th, 2010
hmthank but what is the diferent between a cross over clabe and a normal net cable
#13 by jpro on August 4th, 2010
I find the solution, Ufff, from yesterday i was question in web pages, but here in youtube i find the solution, thanks man, thanks
#14 by XOUT on August 4th, 2010
Some offer Routers that are WDS compliant, you can use them to extend your Network using one as the Main and set up to Distribute IP's while the other is set up as a remote and must be set to Not distribute IP's
There are only a select few on the market that support WDS and you will need to check.
I know for a fact that Apple's Airport Extreme Base and there Airport Express have the WDS function.
here is a link explaining how it works.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107454
Good Luck
Don
#15 by Skateboarder95 on August 4th, 2010
I have a wii and also have online features for it. The wireless rerouter I own is called NetGear, which was highly reccomended by my nerdy (but cute) comp friend.
#16 by Michael on August 5th, 2010