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What hardware is required for Wi-Fi?
The primary piece of hardware you need is a modem. The type of Internet access you choose will determine the type of modem you need. Dial-up access uses a telephone modem, DSL service uses a DSL modem, cable access uses a cable modem, and satellite service uses a satellite adapter.
What are the requirements to install Wi-Fi?
Before you can set up your wireless network, here’s what you’ll need:
- Broadband Internet connection and modem. A broadband Internet connection is a high-speed Internet connection.
- Wireless router. A router sends info between your network and the Internet.
- Wireless network adapter.
What equipment is required to set up a wireless home network?
The main components required to build a typical home/small office network are:
- Router or Wireless router – Connects the network to the Internet.
- Wireless Access Point – Used to Connect Wi-Fi equipped devices to the network.
- Ethernet HUB or Switch -Used to Connect Ethernet equipped devices.
What type of security should I use for Wi-Fi?
The bottom line: when configuring a router, the best security option is WPA2-AES. Avoid TKIP, WPA and WEP. WPA2-AES also gives you more resistance to a KRACK attack. After selecting WPA2, older routers would then ask if you wanted AES or TKIP.
What part of a computer is connected to WiFi?
A computer must have a wireless network interface controller, or wireless adapter, installed to connect to a Wi-Fi network. The adapter enables the computer to detect Wi-Fi signals from a router so that the PC can transfer and receive data over the Internet.
What kind of Hardware do I need for a wireless network?
Here is everything you need to know about the hardware you need to have in place before you use Windows to configure the wireless network. There are two types of wireless networks: infrastructure and ad hoc. The infrastructure network is most likely the type of wireless setup you have in your home or office.
Which is the current standard for wireless security?
The current standard is WPA2; some hardware cannot support WPA2 without firmware upgrade or replacement. WPA2 uses an encryption device that encrypts the network with a 256-bit key; the longer key length improves security over WEP.
Do you need a wireless NIC for a laptop?
Wireless NIC: Your computer needs a wireless network information card, or NIC, to talk with the wireless router. A laptop comes standard with a wireless NIC, but for a desktop PC you have to get a wireless NIC as an option.
Which is the best security for a WiFi network?
The Wi-Fi Alliance recently announced its next-generation wireless network security standard which aims to solve a common security issue: open Wi-Fi networks. More than that, it comes with security enhancements and includes a suite of features to simplify Wi-fi security configuration for users and service providers.