Home Networking
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This document discusses setting up a home network, including reasons to install one such as sharing files, internet access, and printers. It covers wired and wireless connection options, factors to consider like security and bandwidth, and basic equipment needed. Instructions are provided for configuring the network, such as naming PCs, creating a workgroup, assigning IP addresses, and sharing resources with a brief note on security.
Home Networking
- 1. Home Networking Presented by ArrowQuick Solutions May 2005
- 2. Why install a home network? Share files Share internet Share a printer Play multiplayer games Home security Multimedia Smart Appliances
- 3. Ways to connect Wired via CAT5e Wireless A/B/G Powerline Phoneline
- 4. Things to consider Security Bandwidth / Latency Difficulty of installation Cost Future requirements
- 5. What to buy Wireless AP and wireless adapters Wired Cabling & Jacks, Switch, NICs Powerline Powerline adapters Phoneline Phoneline adapters
- 6. Configuring the network Naming the PCs Creating a Workgroup Assigning IPs (manual/DHCP) Sharing resources (printers/files/internet) A brief note on security