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Integrated Wired and Wireless Networks
New computer technologies enable simple and cost-effective home and office networking. Current network implementation strategies recommend router/access point combination equipment designed to share Internet, file and printer connections. Stationary desktop computers connect to the router using Cat5 cabling. Portable computers link to the network via a small antenna card that communicates with the router's access point.

Attract Customers with A Wireless Internet Access Point
Infinite Technologies LLC can install wireless Internet access for businesses in Southeastern Wisconsin and Northeastern Illinois. These inexpensive applications attract customers to your business while they browse the Web or correspond via email and instant messaging. The customer needs only a wireless PCMCIA card to access the Internet. Many newer computers have built-in wireless capability.

Office Applications
In the office, wireless networks frequently extend wired LANs providing the final few meters of connectivity between wired networks and mobile users. Mobile computers transmit real-time data to servers for processing. Successful wireless business installations include:

	Doctors and nurses entering patient information as they make their rounds.
	Consultants and audit teams network at client sites to share data.
	Growing firms install temporary networks using wireless computers.
	Training firms set-up onsite classrooms in available work areas.
	Older building or lease restrictions may limit wired installations.
	Trade shows and marketing demonstrations need easy set-up and takedown.
	Active warehouse workers enter inventory transactions from mobile platforms.

Security Precautions
Wireless networks broadcast radio signals up to 1000 feet in all directions from access point units. Special software programs and the Windows XP operating system search the airwaves for wireless signals just like a radio searches for stations. Access point programming includes security capabilities that block unwanted intruders:

	Change the Service Set ID, similar to a network name, to a unique alphanumeric name.
	Enter the MAC code, or network card ID, into the wireless network's Access List.
	Growing firms install temporary networks using wireless computers.
	Enable shared key authentication between AP and client.
	Enter Wired-Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys to scramble communications.
	Some wireless devices support Virtual Private Network (VPN) technologies.