How+to+set+up+a+wireless+network

= Set up a Local Wireless Network =  == Every educator should know how to set up a wireless network on their computer for their classrooms. The internet is a necessity in every classroom. Sometimes tech. support may not be readily available so it is important that each educator know the basics to setting up a wireless internet system in their classroom and even their homes. Here are some basic steps on how to set up a wireless network. ==

!. You can go to a store or online and choose your wireless equipment: 2. Connect your wireless router:
 * Need broadband internet connection
 * Wireless router-converts the signals coming across the internet connection into a wireless broadcast. similar to a cordless phone base station. Make sure it is a wireless router and not a wireless access point.
 * A computer with wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter.
 * Locate your cable modem and turn it off
 * Connect your wireless router to your modem- your modem will start connected to the internet. Then the computer will wirelessly connect to the router, then router will send communication through modem to internet.
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 * Plug in and turn on your modem. Wait a few minutes to give it time to connect to the internet, and then plug in and turn on your wireless router. After a minute, the internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your wireless router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.
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3. Connect your computers then find available wireless networks
 * Windows or Apple should automatically detect the new adapter. It should pop up on the screen.
 * I am using an Macbook to show what you need to click on in the upper right hand corner of the screen to see which wireless networks are available for me to use.
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Webpage citation: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/organization/wirelesssetup.aspx