Networking

Wired & Wireless networking

The easiest and best way to share your Broadband connection is to use a router. Routers provide you with the ability to share your Broadband connection with multiple networking devices such as computers, gaming consoles & network cameras. When considering a router, you have the option to connect computers to your Broadband internet connection either "wired" or "wirelessly". Wired requires you to run Ethernet cabling around your house/office while wireless allows you to access your Broadband connection without wires.

Considerations:

• Wireless Distance - we cannot guarantee you wireless distance. Our rule of thumb is these routers are capable of providing a good wireless signal in a modern 5 bed home. If your interior walls are plasterboard then expect the signal to go through about 2-3 walls & if your interior walls are brick then expect the signal to go through about 2 walls within a 15m radius.
   
• Ideal placement for the router is to be centrally located within the home/office. This allows you to get the most out of the wireless signal.
   
• Setting up a network, especially a wireless one, should be fairly straight forward. However, there are many performance and security issues to be considered, and lots of potential for problems, which means that often people call upon the skills and experience of XMS.