Many consider wireless as one of the greatest inventions in the history of mankind. Some would even compare it to sliced bread. For them, wiring up a network is just as easy as slicing one’s bread.

The biggest benefit of wireless is that it makes things simpler. You’re not bound by wires to connect your computers at home or at the office. The computers are connected to the network with the use of wireless technology using radio signals.

However, some ask, “Why is there a need for a wireless network?” The following are some good reasons:

• Internet Access Sharing

Wireless offers an affordable and easy means to share internet connection with multiple PCs. This usually will not require more than one modem. Also, you can add additional computers to your network by simply plugging in the wireless card and switching them on. Then, they too can have an internet connection.

• Sharing Printers and Files

Wireless networks also offer easy file access regardless of which part of the house you are in. It allows easy transfer of the files between your laptops and desktops.

• Always Connected

One reason for broadband today is that, you can have an always on connection to the internet. And wireless networks complement this fact. Wireless network technology runs at speeds far greater than broadband internet access easily connecting multiple computers to the internet simultaneously.

• Wires? Set them aside

This would be the most important reason to change your old network to wireless. We all know, wires are inconvenient, dangerous and ugly.

Wireless means no more wires. There will be no spaghetti on your floors and corners anymore. This does not only improve the security of your house, it also lessens the danger of tripping or fire.

• Play Internet and LAN Games

Wireless LANs allow your entire family is to play a game together without needing to bring your computers closer together. You could also invite other opponents such as your friends and ask them to bring their own PCs. With the wireless network connected to your PS2 or Xbox, playing an online game goes to a whole new level.

Luke Garfield
Respected computer scientist and author.
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