Wireless Installation Steps - What To Do First

You should plan your wireless installation steps before you purchase any equipment. These steps will help you determine what requirements you have and what hardware you will need so you can get the best value for your money.

Answering these questions will help you design your network:

How fast do you want your network to run? This means you will need to decide which wireless standard you want to use with your network. This information can be found on the How Fast information page to help you make your way through the maze of standards and speeds.
What type of wireless access point do you need to connect your wireless network? This information can be found on the Access Point information page.
Are you connecting desktop computers to your wireless network? You will need to know what type of network card to install in these computers. This information can be found on the Desktop Access information page.
Are you connecting laptop computers to your wireless network? Do these laptops already have a wireless card in them? What standard is that card? This information can be found on the Laptop Access information page.
Are you connecting network printers to your wireless network? Some printers are network ready while others are not. What kind of equipment will you need to connect these printers. This information is on the Printer Access information page.
How large is the area are you trying to cover with your wireless network? There are many different ways to make sure you have a good connection at any location. This information is on the Coverage information page.
What type of security do you want for your network? There are many different ways to secure your network from unwanted visitors. This information is on the Security information page.

After answering these wireless installation step questions, you are ready to purchase, install and configure your network to give you the most productivity as you use your new wireless network.