Firstly you should be aware that setting up a wireless hotspot at home is incredibly easy, and can be achieved by someone with very little computer experience. These days technology has made everything easier and more streamlined, so it is simply a matter of plugging in and having everything automatically configured for you. You probably want to use a laptop as your primary portable device on the wireless network, although many people don’t know that it’s also possible to use Smartphone’s, Tablet PC’s and PDA’s that are Wi-Fi compatible on the Wi-Fi network, not just to use the internet, but to share files and printers with other computers as well.

The first thing you are going to need is a wireless access point. This is the primary device needed for any simple wireless network. Not only is the device a network router, but it also includes a built-in modem in order to establish a DSL internet connection. This means that it can establish and share an internet connection across all devices connected to it, automatically. As the wireless router is the central transmission receiver and transmitter for the wireless network, you should make sure you invest in a device that will not fail. Some popular brands and models include: Netopia 3347-02 ADSL2 Wireless Router, 2Wire Wi-Fi Router, Netgear MR814 802.11b+g Router.

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