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Components of a wireless LAN

To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have

the following:

Access point (router)

Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that

broadcast data into the surrounding environment. Access

points act as a mediator between wired and wireless

network. Most routers have a built-in DSL modem that will

allow you access to a high speed DSL internet connection.

The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen

normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to

their services. Read carefully the documentation supplied

with your Access point/router for detailed setup

instructions.

Network cable (RJ45)

A network cable (also called RJ45 cable) is used to connect

the host computer to the access point (see illustration

below); this type of cable may also be used to connect

peripheral devices to the access point.

Wireless adapter

An internal wireless adapter is normally already

installed in your computer. A button or controls in

Windows allow you to activate or deactivate the adapter.

Diagram of a working network

1. Access point/router

2.Desktop computer

3.Modem

4.Printer

5.Portable computer

6.PDA/Smartphone

7.Network cables (RJ45)

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