Wired or Wireless?

The first major decision is to decide whether you want to use a wireless network, or a wired network. There are major differences between the two options, and the largest one is price. Wireless networks are probably around three times as expensive as wired ones. Most new computers come with adapters for wired networks, but not wireless ones, and the cost for a wired router (a traffic cop for your network) is roughly half as much as a wireless router.

Another issue is that wired networks need wiring, so if your computers are at opposite ends of your house you might not want to choose wired networking. Additionally if you're trying to hookup to a broadband connection, and neither of your computers are near your cable or DSL outlet, you will again run into wiring issues and wireless may be the choice for you.

A final bonus of wireless networking is that if you have a laptop you can basically carry it around your house and remain connected. You will be able to surf the net in bed or at the breakfast table.

My recommendation is that you stick with a wired network if everything you need to wire together is in the same room. Otherwise go wireless.

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