In order to set up and use a wireless network you will need to understand several basics about networking. A single computer offers powerful options in terms of applications, processing, storage, printing and enjoyment. By connecting many computers together using a network, resources of many computers and peripherals multiplies the abilities of that single computer. The purpose of any network is to share information or resources like printers, databases, etc.

Networks can be as simple as two computers connected using a single network cable or as complex as a wide area network connected with wireless technology.