How Do You Buy A Router For Wireless Internet At Home?
Having wireless internet used to be a luxury. These days it’s easier and less expensive than running ethernet cables to equip your house with wireless internet. Read this article to learn important steps to choose the right equipment. First you need to understand the different types of wireless routers there are available. There are three basic types of consumer wireless routers, and they are available at all major electronics stores. The type is defined by the frequency IEEE standard. Here they are listed in order of increasing speed (and cost!): 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a. The letter is really the only thing to keep in mind. When you look at routers, the letters will denote the router’s compatibility. For example, some routers are A/B/G (all three). Others are B/G only. There are a number of combinations. For a wireless router to do any good, all the devices you wish to connect to it must have a wireless receiver. Many laptops and PDAs have this feature built in. Your PDA may say that
