The next logical step, as more and more homes enter the Internet age, is making a home wireless. A free online tool where customers can shop for high-speed Internet and set up their service in minutes, ConnectMyHighSpeed.com, imparts tips for installing a wireless network in the home.

It is easy to see the benefits of going wireless, once a consumer's home is connected for high-speed Internet access. It allows PCs to connect to the internet from any room in the house, and eliminates the need for dozens of feet of blue Ethernet cable to line the carpet of a family's home. Able to take their work or online browsing wherever they please, laptop users especially are rewarded.

Especially if a consumer doesn't know the proper steps to take to ensure that it is of the highest quality, building a wireless network may seem like an arduous task. The following tips will be helpful for any future wireless residence:

* High-Speed Internet- Get connected! There are a variety of local broadband providers to choose from, offering great prices to fit a consumer's needs.
* Selecting a Wireless Router - The router is the home network's gateway to the Internet, a much bigger network. It connects to a cable or DSL modem and then communicates with a PC.
* Wireless Network Adapters - The PC needs, in addition to having a router, a way to communicate with the router. This is where wireless network adapters come in. The easy option is a USB wireless adapter, which requires little-to-no setup but runs on 802.11b technology, which is slower. The alternative is purchasing a PCI network adapter, which requires either home or professional installation. Both options are affordable and will work well so long as the standards chosen by the consumer (802.11b or 802.11g) all match.
* The Wireless Access Point - The wireless access point is the place where the wireless router is located and dictates the signal strength of the home network. Selecting the location of the wireless access point is important, though limited to where the home's cable or phone ports are stationed. Everything should be fine, as long as the wireless access point is within 200-300 feet of the computers in the network. Keep in mind though that the number of obstructions (walls, concrete, etc.) will reduce the effectiveness of the range.
* Configure and Connect - Wireless routers come with step-by-step instructions on how to configure the network's settings to the consumer's needs. This includes security settings, as well as computers that can and can not access the network.

Remembering to research the routers and adapters is key for the consumer. There are plenty of options available as far as speed, pricing, and security. People need to find, as with all other products, the particular wireless network set-up that works for them.