A home network allows all the computers connected to the
network to share an Internet connection, printers, files, and other
hardware devices like scanners and DVD burners. This eliminates the need
to purchase separate Internet connections and hardware devices for each
computer.
You can also share documents, digital photos, MP3s, and
other files between computers without using floppy discs or CDs. Keep a
central schedule that can be accessed and updated by every member of the
family. Play multi-user games between members on the network. Use one
central computer to store the MP3 and video files that can be accessed
from any computer on the network.
Types of Home Networks
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Wired networks require Ethernet cables to transport the data
between the computers and the router.
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Wireless networks eliminate the need for cables because radio
frequency signals are used to transport data between devices, even if
they are in different rooms.
