Wireless Internet FAQs

Wireless internet access has taken the world by storm. Coffee shops and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi while you sit and enjoy a cup of your favorite beverage. You can enjoy the same convenience right at home with the latest wireless technology.

Q: Do wireless routers have to plug into a computer?

A: Wireless routers plug into a power supply or wall socket and have a cable going into them that delivers the internet. The router then amplifies the signal and sends it through airwaves received by a computer. It is not necessary to connect a computer to the router, which makes it ideal for using laptops throughout the home.

Q: Do wireless routers take up a lot of space in the house?

A: Most wireless routers are small in size and boxed in shape. Various styles come in a slim form that easily fits underneath furniture or in a small corner. The smaller sizes fit easily on a desk or can stash away behind one to stay out of view.

Q: Is it necessary to have a router for each computer in a house?

A: It is not necessary to have multiple routers in a home. One router can easily support multiple computers through the home, making it a great option for networking all the family's computers together.

Q: Does each level of the house need a separate router in order to receive internet access?

A: Different sizes of routers accommodate smaller or larger areas according to your needs. The specifications of each router include the area that it can cover, making it easy to find the perfect one. For example, a router that specifies it can reach a thousand feet works in all directions, whether it is the lower or upper level in the home.

Q: Does the wireless signal carry through walls, or does the router need a central location, clear of obstructions?

A: The wireless signal reaches any computer within a certain area. Walls and other objects do not interrupt the flow of the signal, so the router can stay anywhere in the home.