Computer networks bring many good things into the home: more convenient Internet access, sharing of files and printers, additional home entertainment options, and so on. Yet home network technology also poses challenges. Many folks don’t know where to start. Things often don’t work right the first time. Sometimes, people settle for an inferior setup and [...]
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Top 10 Home Networking Problems and Mistakes to Avoid
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · How To, How To Maintain, Networking, Tips & Techniques
Networking With A Router
March 24th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup, Network Devices
A network router is a small electronic device that allows you build a home network simply. The home router serves as the core or “centerpiece” of the network to which computers, printers and other devices can be connected. Networking with a router helps you to (for example):
* share files between computers
* share an Internet connection [...]
Tags: file sharing·home network·networking·router·wireless networking
Internet Connection Alternatives for Home Networks
March 23rd, 2010 · No Comments · Concepts, Networking
As a homeowner (or renter), you likely have several options for how to connect to the Internet. The connection method you choose affects how a home network must be set up to support Internet connection sharing. Each Internet network connection alternative is described here.
DSL – Digital Subscriber Line
DSL is one of the most prevalent forms [...]
Tags: alternative connection·home network·internet·internet connection
Wired vs Wireless Networking
March 5th, 2010 · No Comments · Comparisons, Introductions, Networking
Computer networks for the home and small business can be built using either wired or wireless technology. Wired Ethernet has been the traditional choice in homes, but Wi-Fi wireless technologies are gaining ground fast. Both wired and wireless can claim advantages over the other; both represent viable options for home and other local [...]
Tags: computer network·home network·wired network·wireless·Wireless network
Home Networking
February 28th, 2010 · No Comments · How To Setup, Introductions, Networking
We just purchased a second computer and now we’d like to share the printer and Internet connection between them. How do I set up a simple home network?”
As society and technology change, it’s becoming common for homes to have more than one computer. When an existing computer is a few years old, parents will often [...]
Tags: file sharing·home network·printer·wired·wireless networking