Basic Networking Hardware for Wireless Networks

Basic networking gear used in a wireless home network can include network adapters, routers and/or access points.
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Know Your Wireless Device: Routers, Access Points, Adapters, and More Explained
A wireless network may contain several different types of equipment. Use this guide to learn about each type of network equipment including routers, access points and adapters.
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Here's What You Need to Build a Wireless Network (Hardware)
Wireless network adapters (also known as wireless NICs or wireless network cards) are required for each device on a wireless network. Strictly speaking, no wireless hardware other than adapters is required to build a small wireless LAN (WLAN).
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Best 802.11g Wireless Routers for Home Use
Index of 802.11g wireless broadband routers, with commentary and links to a price comparison engine. These 802.11g wireless router products are best suited for home computer networks.
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How Do Wi-Fi Antennas Work?
Radio antennas are an essential component of any Wi-Fi enabled device. Although they are designed to support normal wireless network usages, sometimes it makes sense to replace a factory Wi-Fi antenna with a different type to improve a device's connectivity.
Top 54 Mbps PC Card 802.11g Wireless Networking Kits
These wireless networking kits comprise both a 54 Mbps 802.11g wireless router and a comparable PC Card network adapter. Purchasing a wireless kit is typically more cost effective than purchasing the individual components separately.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth is a specification for using low-power radio technology to link phones and computers over short distances without wires. Learn about Bluetooth technology to network cell phones, PDAs, and computer peripherals.
Do-It-Yourself Wireless Antenna
Building a wireless network antenna is fun, inexpensive and not technically difficult. Look at several types of homemade Wi-Fi antennas and the pros and cons of each.
Wireless Routers
Wireless routers are the foundation of an all-wireless home WLAN. Home broadband routers based on the 802.11b or 802.11g standards combine the functions of a traditional switch, firewall, and wireless access point.