If you have more than one HP PC at home and you can’t stand those tangled cables that connect one to the other, wireless networking is for you. All you need is a broadband Internet connection, a wireless router and wireless-enabled PCs.
A wireless router, like the Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router, connects to your broadband modem and distributes the wireless signal throughout your home. Most wireless routers allow you to connect a wired PC and/or printer as well.
With a wireless network at home, you can share access to the Internet with multiple computers from a single connection. For example, the kids can e-mail and chat with friends while parents are working (or surfing) online. Plus, parents can monitor their kids’ Internet access. And since you only need one Internet connection, you save money, too.
File sharing is another advantage of wireless networking. For example, if your resume is saved on your desktop PC in your home office, but you decide you want to update it on your notebook PC in your bedroom, it’s so easy. Simply open your desktop PC folder on your network and access the file.
Note that a lack of cables doesn’t mean your computers are less secure. It’s easy to set up and maintain a secure wireless network at home. For more information, read 10 Steps to Securing Your Wireless Network to learn more.
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