Ok so it’s come time for you to upgrade your computers to a home wireless internet connection. But you’re not quite sure how to get everything up and running with a wireless internet. Configuring your computers to connect to your wireless internet is not difficult. In fact, it’s probably much easier than you think.  There are just a few basic steps you will need to follow to get wireless internet up and running in your home.

The first step, is to make sure you have a wireless card installed on all your computers. Most modern day laptops should always have a wireless card already installed, but some desktops might not. You will need to make sure you go out and by an internal or external wireless card for your desktop. Don’t worry, wireless cards are not expansive and should cost anywhere from 20 to 30 bucks.

Next you need to go out and buy a wireless router. A wireless router is what your wireless cards communicate with when trying to find wireless internet. While you’re at it, you might as well also buy a modem. A modem is what your wireless router communicates with. Essentially it goes like this. You need a computer with a wireless card. The computer communicates with a wireless router. The wireless router than communicates to the modem. And the modem then communicates with your ISP. Your ISP or Internet Service Provider is a company that provides you with internet access. When you order internet through them, many times they will provide you with a modem. So it might be a good idea to ask them if you need to go out and buy the modem yourself. The modem usually connects to an outside phone line or cable connection. You don’t need to worry about this as the ISP should set this up themselves when  you order wireless internet from them.

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Suggestions: I would recommend going out and buying a decent quality wireless router and modem. Some cheaper ones might not work as well and you may find yourself having internet problems with it. Usually a simple fix is just turning either the router or modem off for a few seconds and then turning it back on. But I still would recommend going with a good quality router. Also make sure you talk to your ISP about the various internet options they offer. Make sure you get enough bandwidth and speed to fit your needs.