Wireless Network

Wireless Network

Wireless Network means devices that are not connected using network cables.  All computers and printers are connected using radio waves.  There are several types of Wireless networks namely.

  • Wireless LAN,
  • Wireless PAN,
  • Wireless MAN and
  • Wireless WAN.

The most common use for home and business is Wireless LAN.  LAN stands for Local Area Network.  Whether you need to setup a wireless LAN or a Wireless WAN, Virtual IP Tech highly experienced technician will help you to build a secure and stable wireless network.

Book online now or call us on 1800 901 198 to help you make the most of your wireless network.


So what’s a Wireless LAN, PAN, WAN and MAN?

Wireless LAN

A wireless LAN connected two or more devices on a network.  The main reason for interconnecting devices are illustrated below.

  • Internet connection sharing,
  • Printer Sharing,
  • File Sharing,
  • Laptop mobility,
  • No unsighty wires,
  • Multi-player games and more.

Wireless WAN

Wireless WAN, which is also known as wireless Internet, is becoming very popular for those who are always on the move or for those that do not have ADSL facility in their area.  One very important thing that you should always check is the coverage in your area or where you are planning to use your Internet.  Another important factor that you need to check is whether the modem is compatible with your computer or operating system (that is windows XP, VISTA or 7).

Wireless PAN

A wireless PAN interconnect devices within a relatively small region.  An example of PAN would be bluetooth.  Wireless PAN enables users to connect their phone with their computers, thus sharing files or connect a phone to another, sending text multimedia messages for free.

Wireless MAN

Just for your knowledge, a Wireless MAN is use to interconnect several wireless networks.  MAN mean Metropolitan Area Networks.

How to setup a Wireless Network?

  1. To setup a wireless network , your computer or laptop should have a wireless network card.
  2. A wireless access point and
  3. A modem.

You can also buy a wireless modem/router.  It all depends how you want to design your network.

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