To install a network, hardware, software and cables are needed. Internet networks require an internet service provider. Different types of networks require different types of hardware and modems. Contact your ISP for a list of compatible network hardware.
When performing a network installation, the steps may depend on the type of network you plan to install. Setting up most networks requires first installing the hardware, software, and cables needed to run the network. Networks that require an internet connection will also need an internet service provider. After the network is set up and the Internet connection is online, the network administrator must also configure the network and computer hardware to make secure network connections.
The type of networking hardware needed when setting up a network varies for each type of network. For a basic network without an Internet connection that allows local computers to connect, you will need a wireless router or a wired router and a set of Category 5 (CAT-5) cables to connect each computer to the router, and each computer must have a network card corresponding to the type of router. A router, also known as a network hub, is the hardware that coordinates communication between network computers. Each router has a limited number of available connections, so make sure you have a router with enough connection slots for the computers on your network.
When setting up cables during a wired network installation, each computer will need a CAT-5 cable plugged into its Ethernet card, with the other end plugged into a socket on the router. A network installation with an Internet connection will require an additional CAT-5 cable connected from the Internet modem to the modem input on the router. It’s important to note the difference between the modem jack on your router and the jacks that computers plug into. If a computer is plugged into the modem jack, it will not function as a computer on the router.
To add an Internet connection to a new network installation, you must order Internet service from a local ISP. Common types of Internet services include cable, digital subscriber line (DSL), and telephone modem. Cable is typically the fastest of the three, followed by DSL. The telephone is much slower than high-speed broadband Internet service methods and is often considered an archaic means of connecting to the Internet most often used in remote areas with no broadband providers. Some ISP companies require you to install their own software to access the Internet with their services.
Each type of Internet connection requires a different type of modem. Some broadband Internet service providers require the use of modems compatible with their Internet service, so the best way to choose a modem for an Internet network installation is to contact your ISP for a list of acceptable network hardware . Using a modem that is not on your ISP’s compatibility list can mean that your modem will not connect to that ISP.
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