PrintLike a local area network (LAN), a wireless network lets computers share Internet access and files. A basic wireless network is a set of computers equipped with special network adapters that use the 802.11x wireless networking standard. Individual computers on the wireless LAN communicate with access points that serve as the equivalent of Ethernet hubs, directing traffic between different computers.
Wireless networking has become increasingly popular among both home and business users. Wireless networks are easy to set up, and they don't require messy cables or wall outlets. They also allow users to move around the office without losing contact with the network. An employee can take their laptop computer into a meeting room, for example, without losing access to the company's file server or their Internet connection. Once employees get used to this sort of network access, they'll probably wonder how they ever worked without it.
