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What type of networking solution do you need?

Wireless network

Ideal for: Networking anywhere from 2 to 20 computers in your home or SOHO (small office or home office). Especially ideal for those who want a network, but don't want the inconveniences that come with using wires, such as poking holes in walls or running cables along the floor.

Capabilities: There are three types of wireless available today: Wireless–G, Wireless–G Enhanced and Wireless–N, the latest in wireless technology.

Wireless–G

Speed: Up to 54Mbps
Range: 1–2 rooms (up to 100–150 feet)
Price: Least expensive
Great for: Apartments or small offices
Capabilities: Sharing high–speed Internet connections and transmitting audio files.

Enhanced Wireless–G

Speed: Up to 108Mbps (2x faster than Wireless–G)
Range: 3–4 rooms (up to 300 feet)
Price: More expensive
Great for: Apartments, small–medium offices and homes
Capabilities: Sharing high–speed Internet connections, transmitting audio files and Internet phone calls (VoIP).

Wireless–N

Speed: Up to 300Mbps (12x faster than Wireless–G)
Range: Whole house (up to 400 feet)
Price: Most expensive
Great for: All apartments, offices and homes
Capabilities: Sharing high–speed Internet connections, transmitting audio files, Internet phone calls (VoIP), networked entertainments (hi–def video streaming and multichannel surround sound audio), simultaneously run multiple bandwith–instense applications (VoIP, video and audio) and bandwith–intensive network & media applications.

What you'll need:

High–speed Internet access
Wireless router
Desktop adapter (you'll need an adapter for each desktop computer).
Notebook adapter (you'll need an adapter for each notebook computer).

Still want to know more about wireless? Check out our Wireless Networking Center to find out everything you need to set up your own wireless network.

Wired network (Ethernet)

Ideal for: Networking your home, SOHO (small office or home office), or mid– to large–sized office. Also ideal for sharing large graphic files or playing high–end games over a network. Ethernet networking requires more cable than the other networking solutions, but is usually less expensive, offers better expansion opportunities and faster speeds (up to 1000 Mbps).

What you'll need: