Dwarf

Hi nimans,

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately, I haven't any experience in setting up a network. However, here is some basic advice. If at all possible, always used a wired connection. If that is not possible, make sure that your wireless connections are set up securely (use WPA-2 if possible, but if not WPA or even WEP is better than nothing). Make sure that ONLY authorised PCs are able to connect - check this by trying to connect an unauthorised PC. Don't forget that wireless signals can extend beyond the building and that if they are not secure unauthorised people can gain access. Another thing to check is the positioning of the wireless aerials - poor positioning means that they can sometimes pickup the electrical signals that are generated when, for example lights (particularly flourescent) are turned on or when other equipment such as fridges and kettles are turned on or off. Make sure that all equipment is plugged in via surge protectors - these often include filters to prevent problems caused by spikes in the power supply (each time something is turned on or off on a particular circuit it results in a brief power spike on it).

(John/Shawn: I think that this thread would be better off in the 'Network & Internet' section of the forums).