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Home Networking - Get wired or go Wireless!
Home networking lets you share Internet, printers, and files. We can help.

Quickie view:
  • A home network lets you share the Internet between many computers
  • A home network makes it easy to share a printer or transfer photos, music, or other files directly from one computer to another
  • A wireless, or "wifi" network lets you roam around the house with your laptop or other devices while connected
  • Not sure what you need to get a home network going? Get expert help from Geek Housecalls
  • Already have a home network that just needs tweaking? We understand and we can help!
  • Need help adding a new computer or printer to your network? Don't go it alone!

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Whether you want to share files, printers, or a high-speed Internet connection between two or twenty-two computers, Geek Housecalls has the expertise and experience to get your home network up and running: There are many options when it comes to home networking including wired Ethernet, Wireless, and more. If you're not sure where to start, how about by getting a Geek Housecalls networking expert to help you? We'll make sure you have the right technology for your home and your computers.

Networking is not a one-size-fits-all solution and often requires special equipment, tweaks, and a solid understanding of how networks operate to get you up and running reliably. If this is all "geek" to you, don't worry, our home networking experts can work with you to determine which approach best for your home and for how you want to use your technologies. We can take you from ideas to installation including professionally finished in-wall wiring if needed. And if you already have a network partially installed? No problem! We can come finish the job for you and make sure everything's working as it should be.

How do other customers use this service? Some customers like to tinker a bit and will set up a home network themselves then have a geek over to take care of details like sharing files or printers, or making sure the network is properly secured to prevent unauthorized access or cross-talk from neighboring networks.

On the other hand, some customers don't want to deal with setting up their network at all and just leave it to us to do everything.

The important thing is this: no matter how hands-on or hands-off you want to be, just let us know and that's how we'll work with you!

So if you're feeling at all uncertain, don't go it alone. Call Geek Housecalls and find out what a difference it makes to have a friendly knowledgeable geek by your side to help you get your home network up and running!

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Wired vs. Wireless

The two main networking standards found in the home are wireless, or "wifi", and wired Ethernet. Some homes rely entirely on wireless networking, but most have a combination of wired and wireless running together. Why? Well, while wireless is convenient, it is not always the most reliable, so many homeowners opt for one or two wired connections to give them an option for getting online even when the wireless signal may be down.

If you are having trouble with your wifi connection, look for these common causes of interference or weak signals:

  • 2.4Ghz wireless home telephones
  • neighboring wifi networks
  • washer, dryer, refrigerator, or microwave between wireless access point and computer
  • Wireless video game controllers
  • Brick, stucco, or thick concrete walls or chimneys