Wireless IP Networks at home and for business

Many people underestimate the impact that the Internet has had on modern life. Whether it’s communicating with friends, checking a bank balance or doing a spot of shopping, most of us have benefited from the way the Internet has completely transformed day-to-day activities. Wireless networks have played a large part in this technology revolution, and now anyone with a wireless enabled computer, smartphone, tablet or even television can connect to the web. Wireless networks are an effective and practical solution in the home or office, and they can be created with any broadband connection.

Wireless Networks in the Home

A typical household is full of electronic devices which are capable of connecting to the Internet. Wired Internet is simply not an effective solution for connecting multiple devices in different rooms of the house, and a wireless router is the most practical and efficient way to enable different devices to share the same Internet connection. Games consoles, desktop computers and mobile tablets can all easily connect to one wireless network wherever they are in the home. With a D-Link wireless router, any broadband connection can be turned into a wireless network in a matter of minutes so that different users can share the same Internet connection across different devices and platforms. Wireless networks are stable and capable of managing network intensive operations, like high definition movie streaming.

Many D-Link home routers have SmartBeam technology which significantly boosts the performance of a wireless network. Using multi-directional antennas, D-Link routers are able to track and fix onto devices wherever they are. This means that when a user moves from room to room their internet connection won’t be interrupted. Even in a large household, every corner of the house will be covered with a wireless signal. D-Link routers also have built-in intelligent prioritisation. This unique feature automatically balances the network load so one user can't completely 'hog' the Internet connection and slow it down for other users. As long as the broadband connection is fast enough, one user in the house can wirelessly download a song while another watches a high definition video stream.

Wireless Networks for Business

Wireless networks are a valuable resource for small office and home office (SOHO) users. D-link routers can easily support multiple users so a small business with a dozen computers or other devices can all use the same Internet connection. Some D-link routers have been designed with small businesses in mind, and the added features can greatly benefit busy, on-the-go employees. The Pocket Cloud, for example, is a small, handheld router which can easily be carried around, making it perfect for travel. The Pocket Cloud can create a private network without Internet access so users can share and connect to each other's devices and files no matter where they are.

Wireless Security

The issue of security is a valid concern when using wireless networks, but D-Link routers have built-in firewall and encryption options which users can easily setup and configure. By enabling sharing options, users can share and access files over a network. This has WPA/WPS 128-bit encryption, so all businesses can be assured that their wireless network is completely secure. Users can also restrict who is able to connect to their network and what files they are permitted to access files. Also, home D-Link routers come with software to monitor and restrict what websites can be accessed.