COMPUTER NETWORKINGBy : Felita Reed

What is wireless computer networking?

Wireless networks maintain communication channels between computers by using radio waves and/or microwaves. Wireless networking is a contemporary alternative to wired networking.

Share files between computersShare an internet connection between computersShare a printerConnect your game console or other home

entertainment to the Internet

Setting Up a Home Network Allows You to:

Connecting a Wireless Network Router

Steps to setting up a router:

Router Setup and Configuration Guide - Setup a Router

Terms

Wireless Networks- are networks that maintain communication channels between computers by using radio waves and/or microwaves. Wireless networking is a contemporary alternative to wired networking. Wired Networking- is a type of networking that relies on copper and/or fiber optic cabling between network devices.

Router- A physical device that joins wired or wireless networks together.

Local area network (LAN) -supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home.

Computer and Wireless Networking Basics

Set Up Computer Networks and Connections

Network Applications, Upgrades and Information Technology

For Additional Information….

References:

Mitchell, Bradley. (n.d.). Wireless networking. Retrieved from http://compnetworking.about.com/