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Can a wireless access point connect to a network the same way wired computers do?
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What components and cables are needed to connect 4 computers?
for connecting 4 computers you would need a "hub"(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_hub), and a cat5 cable to connect each computer to the "hub". each computer would also need a "network card"(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_card), alot of modern computers come with a network card integrated so you may not need to purchase it separately.
How do you add a wired computer to a wireless network and be able to acces files over the network?
Connect a wireless network adaptor to the computer and configure the adaptor to connect to the wireless network that has the files you want to access.
Can a wired network printer be connected to a wireless network through Wireless access point?
If the printer can connect to the wireless access point via ethernet and that the printer has been enabled to be used on a wireless network then in theory yes.
Provides wireless internet access to computers and mobile devices?
the internet can be wireless but all the stuff you want to connect it to has to have wifi and its transmitted by a wireless router Crossword puzzle? A: wisp Wireless network that provides Internet connections to mobile computers is a hot spot. Some charge for internet access or require you to subscribe to a Wisp.
How would you access the internet with a laptop?
Either connect via a wireless network, connect through a 3G network or connect your laptop with an ethernet cable.
What do you do with a Mac address?
The Media Access Control - MAC Address is a number, created by the manufacturer, which identifies your computer on a network. If you have a wireless network, for example, you may want to add the MAC address for each computer you want to connect to the network, and tell the router to only allow these computers to connect, to prevent unknown computers connecting to your network.
What is wireless topology?
It's a network architecture which employs wireless devices. Compared to "classical" network topology, where the cable is network medium, in wireless networks is the air a network medium. It means, that all data travels through the air. Wireless topology can be of 2 basic categories: Ad-hoc = no central device, just a bunch of computers connected together through their wireless network adapters. Infrastructure = there is a central device called "access point" to which all client computers connect. This access point provides interconnectivity between clients and also sometimes between the wireless and wired network.
Why do computers that are attached to a LAN need a NIC?
To allow you to connect to wireless internet
What is the outcome when a wireless host has a different SSID configured than the access point to which it is attempting to connect?
The host will not be allowed access to the wireless network.
What is an access point?
An access point is a device such as a WLAN or modem which permits wireless devices to connect to a network.
What is the function of a bridge?
A bridge is a way to connect two networks. For example, if a user has two or more computers connected to a wired network, and one of those wired computers is connected to a wireless network, the computer connected to both the wired and wireless networks could be used as a bridge. With the bridged networks, the wired computers could access the wireless network.
How A Wireless Access Point Can Help You?
A wireless access point provides a way for wireless computers, smartphones and tablets to connect to network resources and the Internet. In a business, a wireless access point should be deployed in key areas of the company so everyone who has a mobile wireless device can stay connected. If workers use wireless IP phones and lose their connections when they go outside, an outdoor wireless access point may be needed.
