The first good news is that there will be no new software to learn, and technicians won t have to take a course in microwave technology. In short, the inside of the home becomes the customer s responsibility. All they will need to do is ensure there are HomeRF adapters on the devices to be networked. The steps to install a wireless adapter are analogous to installing an Ethernet adapter. Just follow the install wizard.
External adapters are likely to be a short-lived phenomenon, however.
Already, manufacturers are coming out with built-in wireless units. The device can service up to 10 computers, all of which may share Internet access simultaneously. Backers of wireless home technology say it will be more than easy installation that drives the market. There s also the mobility factor to consider. Broadband access will no longer be tied to the desktop connected to the cable modem.