|
I never had to deal with a wireless Internet connection until recently. I got a new laptop for Christmas, and we had to set up a wireless network in our home. I was worried that it wouldn’t work well, and that is just because I don’t have that type of luck. We went out to get the proper equipment and much to my surprise, there was absolutely no problem. I’m still in shock a little. I guess the real test will be when I try to take my laptop outside in the summer to get some work done while my daughter enjoys the summer sun.
In order to set up my wireless Internet connection I had to buy a router for my home. My husband hooked it up, and then I turned on my computer. It did all the work for me, though I think my husband had to enter a password to hook my wireless Internet connection to our signal. I guess this means that no one else would be able to use it, even though they may be picking up it up. Not only did our router easily hook up my connection, it also boosted the signal for my husband’s desktop. He says his connection seems to be faster now, so I guess it’s not just a gimmick.
When we bought our router I asked the salesman at the store about how far I could go before I might lose my wireless Internet connection. He said that it would probably reach 100 or 200 feet quite easily, though that will also depend on where I am going. He said if you have certain types of walls in between your wireless Internet connection and your laptop you may have signal issues. Though the spot I usually sit outside is a mere twenty feet from my router, I am worried about the signal getting through.
Though it is not yet summer, I may take my laptop out to test my wireless Internet connection. It would be really great to sit on the porch or in the backyard to work. Many times I have to fall behind in my work when I take my daughter outside to play. If my wireless Internet connection is strong enough we can enjoy being outside without me having to be constantly behind in my work. That would work out just great for the both of us.
|
