When your home network is set up you will discover that it has its share of problems. The problems are different for wired and wireless connections. To get a wireless home network you need a wireless router and the problems arise when your router has a weak security system. Be sure to choose a router with a good solid security system. The main problem with home networking using windows xp could be in any of the layer from the computer, modem, router to the internet. Once you figure out the problem area then you can easily do the trouble shooting, the difficult part is that most home networking system problems are complicated and cannot be located or solved with out professional help. A company that has a good understanding of home networking issues and can provide comprehensive on site computer support is Geeks 2 U. They service Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, & the Gold coast and can help with all home networking setup issues including general computer repairs.
A common problem that you may face is that your computer may not be well connected, it may be unplugged or there may be problems with the internet. Windows xp and home networking windows 2000 will tell you when your network adapter is unplugged; this could happen because of the following set of problems:
- Make sure that both ends of the cable are connected well.
- If cable is secure ensure that modem and router are well connected.
- If your router has more than one port plug into another port, if connection works now the first port is faulty.
- Try replacing network cable.
- Network adapter on your computer might have failed, connect another computer to the same cable if it works the adapter on your computer has failed.
Setting up networking is not very difficult but once it is up and running you have to make sure that all precautions like cable plug ins and firewalls are taken care of and checked from time to time. Networking your home computers is a great way to get all the members of your family connected to each other and the internet, students need the net for information so don't deny your teenage children the access to the internet. If you don't want them to access any adult sites just get the right kind of firewalls installed. Setting up networking is not as easy as plugging in the PC but once yu get all the technicalities hashed out there is not much of a problem.