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The Access point forms the Wireless network, and all nodes or clients connect to the access point. See Setting up a home network. The access point, and network is identified by a SSID or service set identifier. Wireless access points usually broadcast this SSID so that connecting clients can connect to the correct network.
The screen shot below shows my home network with 2 wireless access points. One of these access point broadcasts 3 SSIDs. See this article for more details. A Wi-Fi access point is also configured to use a preset Wireless channel. Commonly used channels are 1,6, See Wiki. You can use wi-Fi test Apps to see what channels are being used in your location. It is important to note that Wi-fi channels do not correspond to number of devices that can be connected to the access point.
Each channel corresponds to a frequency that the Wi-fi devices work on, so if your access point is set to use channel 11, then all devices that try to connect to it must also communicate on channel The number of actual devices that can connect on a given channel is limited by the software on the router and by bandwidth. That is each device takes turns sending and receiving data on the channel.
Time slot multiplexing. This forum discussion goes into more detail. Most home networks Most new Because of the limited support of the 5GHz band by devices this band is generally quite clear. Conventional infrastructure mode relies on a access point through which all nodes on the wireless network communicate.
With an Ad Hoc network nodes can communicate with each other without an access point. Ad Hoc Wi-Fi networks will become very important as mesh networking evolves. Essentially it works the same ways as Bluetooth but is much faster and is designed to be used for the same type of applications.
Here is a video from the Wi-Fi Alliance that explains how it works. Here is a very good article that explains ad-hoc and wi-fi direct in more detail. This Samsung support articles show how to connect wifi direct devices.
It is common for many home networks and business networks to only allow their own authorized devices to use their wireless network. There are three common techniques available, which can be used either independently of each other, or together.
They are:. The client device will see a list of networks listed by name, and he can select the network from the list or enter the name in the network connection dialogue.
The problem with turning off broadcast SSID is that anyone who wants to configure a wireless device to connect to your network will need to know the name in advance.
If, as in a typical home network, you only have a fixed number of client computers then you can set this up yourself. This is a very powerful security feature that limits access to your wireless network to particular devices. Every device connected to a wireless network has a MAC media access control address. The address is in effect the address of the network adapter wireless or Ethernet , and is assigned by the adapter manufacturer, and is unique.
To configure this you need to configure each wireless access point to only allow communication from a specified addresses. This way it becomes easier for the ISP to understand the nature of requests and the gadgets making the same. The concept of Network Address Translation is all about deciphering the packets and forwarding them to the relevant gadgets. In addition to the accessories, the participating gadgets also play a major role in determining the home networking layout.
This is why it is necessary to check for the DHCP or the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol as a metric for the connected devices as the existence of this attribute automatically configures the device IP, making it easier for the network to identify the requests. Regardless of the home network layout, you choose for your home, it is necessary to invest in a top-shelf router that is capable of working as a potent firewall, selectively allowing and blocking traffic as per the security standards or the lack of thereof.
A good way to realize the home networks with precision is to rely on a proper designing software module to get the job done. The best options for creating network layouts are Lucidchart and Microsoft Visio. For advanced networks and meshes, it is advisable to rely on different colors for sorting out the connections. This means you can use orange or black for every fiber connection, red for Powerline connections, and black for UTP connections, so on and so forth.
This makes it easier to assign IP addresses to the gadgets and even identify the anomalies, if and when, they show up. The concept of setting up a home network remains simple i. Irrespective of the network diagram you choose to go with, it is necessary to offer Ethernet connectivity to the likes of Television and gaming PC, so as to minimize the latency and procure maximum speeds for buffering and streaming.
Plus, if the house is big enough or you are looking to connect the three to four stories at once, proper segregation of Switches and WAPs becomes all the more important. If you are still unsure about the best layout for your establishment and the best routing devices, switches, and other accessories for the job, feel free to reach out in the comments. For Morton, reviewing a router is just like spending another day at the office.
Also, Morton is our go-to man if we are looking to get the ISP-dependent internet plans tested across devices. Additional menu. Contents What is a Home Network? Phoneline Network Tips For Usage 9. Advanced Network layout Tips For Usage Mesh Network Tips For Usage Powerline Network Tips For usage Size of the House 2.
Nature of Gadgets 3. IP sharing requirements 4. NAT support 5. DHCP support 6. Firewall 7. Software for designing 8. Step 1: Before you begin Before you start setting up a local network, make sure you have the following hardware:. Wireless network interface card NIC or an on-the-motherboard wireless network port for each computer.
Confirm the computer has a wireless network antenna. The antenna might be a part of internal networking hardware, or the antenna might be external and should be connected to the back of the computer. Wireless router or access point.
If you need a network hub, consult with a network specialist at your local computer store to determine a hub that meets your needs. Follow these steps before you continue with setting up and connecting your network hardware:. Disconnect from the Internet. If you have a DSL or cable modem, disconnect it. Disable any firewall software. Firewall software might interfere with network setup. You can enable the firewall after network setup is complete. Step 2: Set up and connect the network hardware for a local network Set up and turn on the power for the wireless network router or other networking device.
Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to connect a broadband cable or DSL modem to the router and set up security for the wireless network. Configure the wireless router The router is the communication center of your home network. To configure the wireless router for your local network, connect the router to the modem if the router and modem are separate , and temporarily connect a network cable from the computer to the wireless router.
Follow the specific installation instructions that came with your router. The router and the computer must use the same communication protocols Connect a network cable from a network port on the computer to one on the wireless router.
Open a web browser and type the router IP address to connect to the router. See the following table for common router IP addresses, user names, and passwords. If the information is not correct for your router, check with the manufacturer. Type in a new name. Do not use the default name. You should set up wireless security when you configure the router. Password or passphrase : Never use blank password. For better security, use a password or passphrase that is more than 8 characters and contains letters and numbers.
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