How Do You Setup A Wi-Fi Network?
Wireless networks are everywhere, and you’ll be hard pressed to find a neighborhood without one. Just taking your laptop down the street will surprise you with the number of people who have their own wireless networks. Though the thought of setting up a wireless network looks daunting, it’s about as close to plug and play as you will find anywhere. Connect a wireless router to your ISP connection, either a DSL or cable modem. The RJ-45 jack on the back of the modem is connected to the router’s WAN port using a standard Ethernet cable. Power on the modem, wait 30 seconds, and then power on the wireless router. Attach a computer to one of the router’s ports, using an Ethernet cable, or connect wirelessly. Mac users can select the wireless network using the Airport icon (shaped like a pizza slice) in the upper right portion of the screen. Windows users can select the wireless network from the Wireless icon in the system tray, or by selecting Networks under the Control Panel. Once connecte
