Wireless networks are en vogue, but your installation won’t be successful unless you select the right type of network and set it up correctly. Wired networks need that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location that called a switch or hub. This often involves installing cables through walls and ceilings and can here a challenge for anyone.

If you choose to use a wired network, think whether you will install it yourself or hire a professional. If you have a small number of computers that are all situated very close to one another, you may be able to buy pre-assembled network cables and connect them. If you need to wire multiple floors and lay wire through ceilings and walls, If you go this route, it is best to begin with a floor plan of your office or home, decide what your present needs are, and think how the network design can be adapted to future needs. A professional installer should be recognizable with EIA/TIA standards, local wiring and electrical codes, and making custom cables.