If having one PC is good,
having two PCs is better, right? That's true in theory, but having two
or more PCs in one home can raise more questions than answers. Who gets
to surf the Web and when? Which PC gets use of the printer? You can
solve these problems and make your PCs much more useful overall by
networking them. Once you do, you can swap files, share printers, and
even use one modem, one phone line, and one Internet service provider
account to give the whole family simultaneous access to the Internet.
Ethernet -
This home
networking option provides you with the same capabilities of the
phoneline and wireless network, but a greater speed. This option
requires dedicated wiring and a network interface card for each of the
computers on your network. This option also requires a hub.
Phoneline -
This home
networking option utilizes existing telephone lines in your home
and does not require additional wiring. The phoneline network uses high
frequency signals that are above standard telephone and DSL frequency
bands and will not interfere with telephone usage in your home. Each
computer in your home will require a phoneline network interface
adapter. Through the use of this technology you will be able share data,
printers and a single internet account.
Wireless -
This
home network option provides you with the same capabilities and speed as
the phoneline home network, but uses absolutely no wiring. This is
especially useful if you would like to use a laptop on your home
network. Each computer in your home will require a wireless network
interface adapter
Home
Network Comparison
| |
Speed |
Cost |
|
Phoneline |
Moderate up to
10Mbps |
Moderate |
|
Wireless |
Moderate up to
46Mbps |
Most Expensive |
|
Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet |
Fastest up to
10/100/1000Mbps |
Least Expensive
|
Glossary of
Networking Terms
If you have further questions about
home or home office networking,
please
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