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How does a Wi-Fi router work?

Written by OSAblog on Monday, August 24th, 2009

What is it?
A Wi-Fi router is a wireless gadget that connects two or more computers with each other or to a whole network. It may happen that a user has a wireless network at home or at office. One can find wireless network environment (Wi-Fi hotspot) in an international airport or a café or in some campus. This wireless network is always enabled by a wireless router, which sends data from one computer to another or to a different network. This router helps two or more computers to become connected with each other irrespective of their different position.
Before a user takes up the decision of finally buying a wireless router, it is necessary to compare different models of the device and check their specifications. D-link is a company which produces high-performance wireless routers. Apart from that, Linksys, Netgear, and Belkin also offer excellent Wi-Fi routers.
Types of Wi-Fi routers
Different types of Wi-Fi routers are available in the market.  The Linksys wireless-G broadband router and the belkin router are almost similar in their ways of functioning. These routers have a Wi-Fi access points that enables a user to get connected with the G and B wireless network. The routers connect wired Ehernet network to the wireless one. The Wi-Fi devices which are on the same network share a super-fast internet connection. The wireless router of Linksys is a very popular router. It is almost like a divider for an internet connection. As long as the internet connection is there, the router enables all computers to work simultaneously. With the help of wireless-B router, all the computers can be connected to one another.
Product reviews
Before purchasing a wireless router, a user should go through product reviews. With the help of Wi-Fi router, broadband VoIP service is available in long-distance communications. These connections help to access the internet as well as voice communications over the network. The Wi-Fi router antenna is a very important part of it. This antenna actually intensifies the radio signals coming from other devices from other devices on the network. A long-range Wi-Fi router always uses a wireless antenna.
Manufacturers
Micronet is a company which is a big manufacturer of wireless network products. They have come out with their new router- SP916GK. This router is ranked at a very high place for its superb performance, and it has the latest technology implanted in for home and office usage. More than one user can enjoy the internet connection through a single ADSL. The router has an innate DHCP server which is a simplified IP management system as well as provides a firewall for securing the whole LAN.

Sarah Jones, a decade old in the industry, writes on technology and computer-related issues. Her focus is on hardware troubleshooting. Writing on remote support of PC’s is her forte. The informative articles coherently explain technical complications. Sarah, who belongs to Bertford, has an eye for new development in technology and equips her readers with in-depth information on the same.

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