Chapter 8 Connecting Computers; Networking Computers; What Is A Home Network; How Is A Home Network Different From A - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 5000 User Manual

Networking
Computers
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
Networked computers
➜
sharing files and
applications
Multi-player gaming
➜
.
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Networking Computers

What Is a Home Network?

A network is two or more computers connected to each other.
Each computer must have an adapter and must be connected to
the other computer(s) on the network. Networks are created so
that one computer can use a device—like a color printer—that
is connected to a different computer.
A home network can also be used to share a single Internet
connection among several computers. Family members can also
share files between computers on the network.

How Is a Home Network Different From a

Business Network?

The biggest difference between a home network and a
traditional business network is the complexity of the products
required to make it work.
Compaq's goal is to adapt business network technology to the
needs of home-networking customers. Both hardware and
software components that Compaq has developed to create
home-networking features are easy for consumers to understand
and use.
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