How would I do this? Network setup ?

[umdjb]

Hey everyone,

I am interested in setting up a wireless network in my home where I can access the internet, external backup storage, and printer all wirelessly. What hardware and software would I need to do it using a Mac?


thanks!

 

[flopticalcube]

You would need to start with a wireless router like the Airport Express. Assuming rolleyes: ) you have a cable modem, that should give you wireless internet. Many routers come with a USB port to attach printers to, so that would give you wireless printing. Wireless storage ain't such a hot idea, even at g speeds (54mbps) and especially for backups. An external firewire drive would be better. If you must have network storage, buy an NAS (network attached storage) disk and hook it directly to your router via ethernet. At least then you can connect through ethernet (up to 1000mpbs) if you want to do big file access like backups.