How to Create a Local Area Network (LAN) (with Pictures) – wikiHow

When setting up a LAN, you’ll need to know how many computers will be connecting to the network via Ethernet. This will determine the number of ports you’ll need.

If you want to allow devices to connect wirelessly, you’ll need a router that can broadcast a wireless network. Most routers you’ll find at the store or online have wireless capabilities.

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Determine if you want all network devices to have internet access. If you want all of the connected devices to have access to the internet, you’ll need a router to handle the connections. If you don’t need the devices to have a network connection, you can just use a network switch.