How Do You Set Up A Wireless Computer On A Home Wired Network?
A wired home network offers great throughput speeds with minimal interference, but there are some instances where you may prefer to connect a device to the network without having to plug it in to an Ethernet cable. Installing a wireless router will enable you to keep your wired network intact while allowing wireless devices to make use of your home network. Purchase a wireless router from a retail store or online. Best Buy and Walmart carry wireless routers, as do websites like Newegg.com and TigerDirect.com (see Resources). Open your wireless router’s packaging. Inside the box, you should find the router, a power supply, an Ethernet cable, documentation and warranty information. Place the wireless router in the same area as your broadband modem. Connect one side of the provided Ethernet cable to the “Modem” jack on the wireless router, and connect the other side to one of the “out” jacks on the broadband modem. Plug the wireless router’s power supply into a free electrical outlet, the
