Wi-Fi enabled routers and routers are required to create a wireless access point. Usually they are used to connect mobile computers to the Internet in offices, cafes, or even in their own apartments.
Necessary
- - Access to the Internet;
- - documentation for mobile computers.
Instructions
Step 1
There are a number of parameters to consider when choosing a Wi-Fi router. First, find out the specifics of the network connection that is used to communicate with the provider's server. Determine your connection type. This can be a high speed LAN cable connection or a telephone line (DSL) connection. The router must have the correct port to connect to the Internet.
Step 2
Check the data transfer protocol used by your provider. The most common ones are PPPoE and VPN connection. They can also differ in a number of characteristics, for example VPN is categorized as PPTP, L2TP, SSTp, and IKEv2. Make sure the selected Wi-Fi router supports the required standards.
Step 3
Find out what devices you will be connecting to the router. If you are going to use only mobile computers and communicators, then LAN connectors are absolutely not necessary for you. Remember that you need these channels to connect to Internet TV. If you plan to include stationary computers in the network, then purchase a router with the required number of LAN ports.
Step 4
Be sure to check the radio transmission types and security protocols your mobile computers work with. Common types of radio are 802.11 b, g, and n. The most current security protocols are WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Read the documentation for laptops or find out the information you are interested in by visiting the websites of the manufacturers of these mobile computers.
Step 5
Pay attention to the size of the Wi-Fi signal coverage area. Please note that the presence of all kinds of partitions, such as walls, greatly reduces the signal level. Based on the information received, purchase the Wi-Fi router that suits you.
