Wireless A wireless network, which uses radio frequencies much like a cordless phone does, connects your computers and lets you share a broadband connection, online games and peripherals and files without the headache of installing new wiring throughout your home or office. Most of today's wireless networks have a range of 150 to 300 feet and can transmit through walls and ceilings. With a split line, you can surf the Internet while you talk on the phone. Phone-line networking does a good job of connecting computers in different parts of the home or office, which usually have installed phone jacks. No additional wiring is needed.
Corporations use it to link their office users because it's very secure, reliable and fast.
It also requires an Ethernet Hub that serves as the data-transfer point for the network. That said, Ethernet may not be the best networking solution for households whose computers aren't in the same room or for homes whose owners don't want to install additional wiring. Here's a look at some of the vendors marketing Ethernet networking products and accessories. Copyright 2000-2001 Digiterra Broadband.