How Do You Set Up A Wired Home Network?
A wired home network provides fast sharing of files, Internet access and printers. Unlike a wireless network, there is no signal being broadcast out of the home, so there is no way for neighbors or people outside the home to connect to the network. A typical home network will take around 30 minutes to one hour to setup. All of the needed equipment can be purchased from most electronics stores. No advanced computer knowledge is required, since the setup wizard simplifies the process of configuring the network protocols. Locate the network router in a central location that will make it as easy as possible to run the wires to each computer. Plug the router’s power adapter into the wall, and connect the jack to the power port at the back of the router. If a broadband connection is going to be shared, plug the modem’s Ethernet cable into the port on the router labeled “Internet,” “WAN” or “WWW.” Connect a network cable to the Ethernet port on the back of each computer, then run the line to
