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If you have not decided already,you will soon want to network your two
or more computers in your home. You want to be armed to the teach with
knowledge of just what it takes to connect
your computers to You first should decide which network is best your you. If your computers
are in the same room,the Wireless network should not be considered.The
wired
by cable network should work just fine. Computer that may be close to each other but cannot be seen may and have
phone jacks close by can easily be networked with the HomePNA Network.While
PCs that are far from each other can be connected with the powerline network,assuming
wall outlets are nearby.
And when there are computers in different rooms and you want the convenience of moving the systems from room to room,the more expensive Wireless Network is the way to go.
After you decide on the type of network that is best for you,knowing what components you'll need to purchase will be a great help.Let's take a look at each network and the components needed to get it up and running.
THE WIRED ETHERNET NETWORK If your computers are in the same room,the basic network kit can wire
your systems together.Be sure to carefully open any kit or component you
purchase and do not damage the box it came in.The purpose for this is
to make it easy to return the component if needed.
Basic kits will have instructions and software for the network as seen
as two NICs.Better
known as Network Interface Cards,these NICs
The PCI slot is where the card is installed and there are the USB adapters
as well.The network will need cabling to connect the computers and the
CAT 5 or
Category 5 cable is the one to look for.
Ethernet networks come in two speeds,which are 10 and 100mbps or megabits per second.The wired network will also need a Hub or a Switch to direct traffic from each system.If you want fast traffic,and who don't,you will want to connect a Switch instead of a Hub.
If you want all PCs to connect to the Internet,most kits come with Special
Bridging Software which links the systems together.
The WIRELESS HOME NETWORK
Wireless networks rely on radio frequency to transmit and receive data.Wireless
network equipment will offer you the choice of both wired and wireless
connections.
If your computers are in direct line of each other,the IR or Infrared
frequency can be used.But most wireless networks now use the Radio Transceiver
technology with computers being located just about anywhere.
You will need a Wireless
Router to connect each PC to the network.Wireless
NIC Cards must be installed in each computer in the network.When
you purchase your wireless kit,take note of the indoor range.
As you can see when looking at the wireless Router,you have the option to wire your computers together should something go wrong with any wireless component.Take note of the difference between the wired nic and the wireless nic cards.
The POWERLINE NETWORK
The powerline
network uses the electrical wiring in your home to transfer data
to and from each computer.Present powerline networks run between 50kbps
or Kilobits Per Second and 350kbps.
This network has a drawback in back it will have lots of electrical noise
which will cause the network to lose speed.And other PC users can snoop
in your computer if they know how.
This network will need a Router for data transfer and nic cards for each
system.A Bridge
will be needed for access to theinternet.
The PHONELINE NETWORK(Older Network)
The components you
will need in the Home Network are close to that of the Wireless
network.In most cases,the 10mbps
speed network is fast enough for home users. The computers are connected with a Switch,a gateway,or Router to share Internet access and to send data to each computer through the phone line network.This network is considered the easiest to setup.
Phoneline Network adapters are installed in each PC. The USB or Universal Seriel Bus port connection is the most commonly used adapter for Phoneline networks.
To reduce line noise,a Phone Filter may be needed.If you plan to connect a phone and line in one phone jack.you will have to invest in a Line Splitter.Be sure each computer in the network are close to a phone jack.
The Phoneline Network is thought to be less expensive.more dependable
and faster when compared with the Powerline network.
Windows XP, Vista, and 7will have the needed software to make everything
work together.Adapters and and other hardware will
We have taken a brief look at the hardware needed to network two or more
computers.Connecting the hardware was rather simple when we networked
our computers using the wireless technology.Learn all
Since we have seen basic network components,its time to see how each
component is installed and connected.Then we're going to see how to move
data from one machine to the other and share the
Remember to enjoy learning about your computer by performing as many tasks as you can without causing damage to your system. .
Otis F. Cooper
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