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An Introduction to Wireless Broadband
A home wireless network will allow you to access the internet from anywhere within a certain radius of your connection point. You can catch up on your work while sunbathing in the garden, or from the comfort of your bed.
Anyone with broadband can have a wireless (Wi-Fi) connection. All you need is the right kind of router, which you can either buy and configure yourself, or that you can get direct from your ISP. For advice on which option is best for you, read our article on Going Wireless.
Wireless internet allows you to de-clutter your office and your home by letting you get rid of all your network cables. A wireless connection also allows you to print from any room, or PC, in the house. With the added advantage of being able to turn any room into your office, you could even work in the garden.
Having a Wi-Fi connection also means that everyone in your home can connect to the internet at the same time without having to run unsightly wires around your house. You get the same high-speed broadband connection, wirelessly.
Are there any disadvantages of wireless?
There have been reports in the press about health concerns regarding Wi-Fi but these are generally unfounded and most scientists agree that wireless internet signals are perfectly safe.
A more realistic disadvantage is the fact that your internet connection could become weaker by switching to a wireless signal as you no longer have the direct connection that you had through your ethernet cable. However, unless you’re a high-end user you’re unlikely to notice the difference unless you run a Speed Test.
So how do I go wireless?
Now that you know about the freedom that going wireless can bring, you have the option of either buying your own router, which if you’re confident with computers will give you much more choice, or you can get one direct from your internet provider which will arrive pre-configured and with security. Read our article on Going Wireless to decide which option is best for you and to find out which features you need on your wireless router.
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