A WiFi home network uses Wi-Fi technology and is easy to set up. The heart of the network is the router, which connects to the internet and allows devices to connect wirelessly. Devices must be certified to the Wi-Fi standard and can include computers, printers, and phones. Security measures, such as a passcode, can be put in place to protect information. Internet service providers may offer equipment to set up a wireless home network.
A WiFi® home network is a home computer network that uses Wi-Fi technology, a preferred technology for wireless networks. The same technology is used to build wireless networks and access points around the world, from airport lounges to government buildings. Setting up a WiFi® home network is very easy, and many Internet service providers offer equipment that can be used to set up a wireless home network when people sign up for a service package.
Wi-Fi® is an identifier used on products certified for interoperability according to the Wi-Fi® standard. The term is a trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The creation of a standard was designed to reduce the risk of conflicts between devices and to establish universal standards that ensured that wireless devices would work without problems on wireless networks around the world. In the case of a WiFi® home network, the devices used to set up the network and the devices that connect to it are all certified to the standard.
The heart of a WiFi® home network is the router. The router connects directly to the Internet, which can be provided via satellite, through telephone lines or via a cable connection. People can connect devices directly to the router for access, or they can rely on the router’s antenna to complete a wireless connection. With a wireless connection, any device within range of the router has the ability to connect to it, and once a connection is established, signals can be sent back and forth between the router and connected devices.
Computers are a commonly seen device on a WiFi® home network. Printers, telephones and other communication devices can also access the network to send and receive information. Many people secure their networks by requiring a passcode to get into the router. This is designed to protect the security of information sent over the network and to avoid overloading the router. If too many people try to connect at the same time, access may become slow for some users.
When people order the internet, the business can set up a WiFi® home network as part of their setup services. In other cases, the Internet will be activated and a router will be sent, or the customer may need to purchase a router. Most routers are designed to be plug and play; the router is simply plugged in and turned on and the network starts working. People can change router settings such as the password in a utility on a computer connected to the router.
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