When you have several locations within your house where you’d like to have a computer, you have probably noticed that not all locations are equal. You’d like for each to have access to the same files and internet services. However, you only have one internet connection for a modem or cable, and you can’t splice it or run an additional cable because you have computers all over the house and don’t want to run messy, aesthetically unpleasing wires all through the house. You can find many aids on the internet or in the library to assist you in building a wireless home network setup.



A wireless home network setup is probably the solution to your problems. You’ll only need one wired workstation to begin configuring your setup, and you’ll be able to access the same information at all locations within the home. You’ll need some hardware, including network interface cards in all the wireless computers and other devices you plan to have on your network. With the help of additional resources, as well as following directions on all devices that are being installed, you’ll be able to determine exactly what you need and where it should be installed. Be sure that you also have information on the operating systems for all computers to be added to the network, as setup may be different for each one.

You’ll first need to find a location to mount the network access point. Look for tips, tricks, and other suggestions regarding locations that minimize obstructions and distance, as well as those that maximize reception capability. Note that the access point should be in the same place as the router, modem, or other internet capability connection for ease of setup. This will allow you to access the World Wide Web from all satellite locations once the system is configured. Both antennas of the access point should be perpendicular to the ground, though even with proper installation some obstacles may still interfere with reception. However, if installed in an area where distance to other devices within the network is minimized, your access point should be able to locate all wireless home network setup devices within your own home. Try to have the access point in a centralized area of the house for best results. Once you have the device set up, you can begin configuration. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for connecting to the hub and setting all options.

To test the wireless home network setup, turn on all the other devices you have put on the network for purpose of configuration. Instructions are available for all operating systems, and resources like can assist you in the start up process. Make sure the wireless cards in these devices are set for Infrastructure or Access Point, rather than Ad Hoc mode. All channel, SSID, and WEP settings should also match the access point.