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Networking 101
Is there a tutorial available or any good links to learn about networking? I have Googled but am becoming more confused.
Some detail of my situation. I have a wired desktop (cable w/ modem) and have purchased a laptop and want to create a network. I would like the desktop to remain wired and the laptop and printer will be wireless.
What I think I need; a wireless router. The modem will connect to the router via ethernet. I can plug the desktop in to one of the ports on the router, which keeps it wired. The laptop and printer will connect wirelessly to the router once a network has been established.
Some of my questions; is the router all I need? I see mention of Wireless Access Point but I think the router has that built in.
My printer is currently wired to the desktop (USB) but it is wireless capable so I think that would be the way to go so I can then print from either computer.
Will it be pretty straightforward to connect the lappy and printer to the router? And make sure both computers and printer are networked? *This is my main concern, but I suppose once I am doing it it will make sense*
Assuming I set security up correct will there be potential for issues with the desktop since it will be on a wireless network (albeit wired) as I plan to only use the desktop for financial transactions and such?
Thanks for helping an old newbie.