Do you wish to make easy and practical computers network at home that is connected to the Internet? Then the right solution is to use wi-fi technology. Moreover, it is supported by wide range availability of wi-fi network devices on the market today at more affordable prices. Here are several steps on how to setup a home network using a router.

Essential equipment that we need is wi-fi router. Wireless router will be used to link one PC to another PC or connect a laptop to another laptop without using networking wires. If your PC does not have wifi interface, then you really have to buy this hardware. This device is often named as wifi card or usb wifi dongle. Select wireless network usb dongle for your computer because this component is definitely practical. You simply place it in the usb slot therefore you do not have to open the PC case. While most laptop computer already have wifi interface internally.

Let's have a look at wi-fi router. You will discover three models in the marketplace:

1. Wi-fi router with ADSL modem

2. Wireless router with a 3G modem

3. Wireless router without a modem

In case you already have a modem, a 3G modem or ADSL modem, then you just buy wi-fi router without a modem which is reasonably inexpensive for approximately 30 USD. While the wireless router with modem commonly have higher price that is in the range of 40 - 50 USD.

Next, we organize the PC with Windows XP operating system (or you could use another operating system). Firstly turn on the wireless router and all PC that you use in this network.

Connection to the wi-fi router:

1. Plug the usb wifi dongle in each and every PC (if your PC has no wifi interface)

2. And then open the "Control Panel" application or menu in the Windows XP operating system.

3. Click on the icon of "Network Connection"

4. And then select the menu "View Available Wireless Networks" in the right click menu of "Wi-fi Network Connection"

5. Then find the name of the wireless networks used by wi-fi routers you just turn on and wait until "Connected" statement appears

Network set up:

1. Double click on the "Network Setup Wizard" in the "Control Panel" of Windows XP

2. Then click on "Next" a few times until message "This computer connects to the Internet via a residential gateway or through another personal computer on my network" appears on the screen and click "Next"

3. Then key in the Computer Name, Computer Description and Computer Group then click "Next"

4. Next, choose "Turn on file and printer sharing" and click "Next"

5. Wait a moment and choose "Just finish the wizard. I do not need to run the wizard on other computers" then click "Next"

Once you do all the above step, try to open a command prompt and begin "ipconfig" command to find out if your PC acquire an ip address or not. If you get an ip address then you are successful on setting up a home network using a router.

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