How Do You Setup A USB Network?
USB ports provide a convenient method of connecting a computer that doesn’t have a network adapter to a local network. While a completely USB-based networking system does not exist, you can use adapters to convert your computer’s USB ports to wireless adapters or Ethernet wired adapters. These converters are available at most major electronics stores, and cost between $25 and $40, depending on the brand and features offered. Most users of average skill level can install one of these networks in around an hour. Decide if you want a wireless or wired network. Wireless gives the freedom of being able to locate a computer in any room or to walk around with a laptop, but the hardware required is somewhat more expensive to buy. If you decide on a wireless setup, you will need a wireless router and a USB wireless adapter for each computer on the network. For a wired network, you will need to pick up a traditional wired router, an Ethernet USB adapter for each computer, and enough networking c
