The Two Devices That Make Up a Wireless Network

I am going to take a look at wireless networking devices. The first device you will need is a modem. Basically, a modem is a device that takes analog waves which are transmitted over telephone lines, and converts them into a digital signal which can be read by a computer and then back to an analog signal to travel through the phone line once again. You do want a good modem or you are going to have a never ending headache like my mom's modem gave me all through Jr. High and high school. I managed to find the Actiontex GT701D modem. This modem has a built-in double commercial-grade firewall for added security. It has a single Ethernet port which ensures compatibility with virtually all network-ready computer systems and DSL Internet service providers. For those of you that have children this router offers parental control features. It is also preconfigured for simple setup, which is always nice. This modem also has a feature that I have not seen before. That is remote management support. This lets you adjust the modems from a location outside of the network. This modem has great reviews, except for its manual. Although, from what I have read the quick start guide that comes on the modem's program takes you easily through all the steps you need to setup the modem. This modem also has a great low price of $50.

The second device needed is a wireless router takes the connection the internet connection, usually from a modem, and broadcasts it to wireless devices. The router needs to be powerful enough to handle as many devices and bandwidths as you normally demand. You also need it to be secure enough to keep your privacy and information safe. After looking around I found a router that would meet the needs of most college students. The router I found was the Cisco Linksys - E1000 Wireless-N Router. This router would not hold up to having dozens of devices connected and active at the same time, but it can handle a few, which would be enough for most college students. The router also has a 300 mbps data transfer rate, which is plenty fast enough to meet the needs of most people. The Cisco Linksys E1000 is an N router, which is the latest network version, but it is also compatible with older B and G standards. This allows your older devices to connect to it. This router has up to 128-bit encryption to keep all your information secure. This level of encryption is impressive. This may not be the top of the line wireless network router, but that is the reason you can get it for only $50, and it is still plenty good enough to meet the needs of most college students. I have yet to mention the best part. According to the many reviews I shifted through, this router is extremely easy to set up which is always a nice relief.

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