Introduction to Wireless Networks
Wireless networking is a technology that helps you connect computers and establish communication links between them with the help of coded, wireless, radio signals, and cut down the need to lay down a complex and expensive cable infrastructure.

One of the best things about a wireless network is that it works on same protocols and addressing technologies that are used by wired networks, which makes it quite easy for you to implement a mixed wired-wireless network. Wireless networks are also independent of the type of operating system installed on your computers. Therefore, you can use the technology easily to connect computers with Mac, Linux, and Windows operating systems together.

In the last couple of years, the cost of wireless components have gone down dramatically and the technology has improved. This has led to the popularity of wireless networking, especially in the Small Office Home Office (SOHO) networks.

Although the intention of this article in not to fill you up with loads of technical information, it is important for you to know that there are a number of standards available for wireless networks. Just like all other Internet and networking related standards, these standards were established by Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).

Although the technology may sound complex, setting up a wireless network for your home office or small office is a lot easier than you may think. To help you understand the procedure, discussed here are five easy-to-execute steps that you can follow to setup your own wireless network.