HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5116 Quick Start Manual page 24

A network, in its simplest
terms, is two or more
computers connected to
each other. Each computer
must have a network
adapter card installed. The
adapter cards are then
connected to each other
with some form of
communication cable.
Networks are created so
that one computer can use
a device – such as a colour
printer – that is connected
to a different computer.
A home network can be used to share a single Internet
connection among several computers or to share files between
computers on the network.
A home network can be as simple or complicated as you want. It
can consist of two computers linked to share files and an
Internet connection, or it can be expanded to a complex
household network with many computers connected at once.
The benefits of home networking include the following:
Simultaneous Internet connections
Multiple computers sharing one printer, modem, scanner,
and other equipment
Sharing files and applications
Multi-player gaming
All home networks are compatible with the following Internet
access methods:
Analogue, dial-up modem (56K ITU V.90)
Digital xDSL modem
Cable modem
ISDN modem
The modem installed in your Internet Presario PC is a 56K data/
fax modem.