Wireless networking has become so widespread that the cost of the hardware has plunged over the last few years . You can easily set up a wireless network at home for under $200 (if you use a third-party base station) or under $300 (if you go with Apple gear). For that amount, you can get wireless cards for one or two computers and a base station. To set up your own wireless network, you'll need the following:
A typical home/office network is shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. A typical wireless network setup |