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Computer Networking
When you have more than one
computer in the house, home
computer networking is definitely
worth considering because it makes life convenient
and can save you money.
Home
computer networking is essentially
linking up all your computers so that each
machine can share the same printer and Internet
connection, exchange and share files and also
let you play games that require one node for
each player. In case one computer gives trouble,
you can always access what you need from the
other ones because they are networked. This
also automatically backs up any information
you have saved on the computers.
There are many networking options for your home. You could choose to network your computers through the phone lines, power lines, Ethernet or even go wireless.
A home computer network using the phone line is easy to install, cheap and reliable, but the transmission speed is slower than with some other technologies. Networking through the phone line is a good idea if the computers are in different rooms in your home, but the devices always have to be close to a phone outlet. Networking through power lines is the cheapest and easiest to install because there is no additional wiring required. But the connection is slow and the network's performance if affected by the usage of electricity in the household.
Ethernet – the most popular local area networking technology across the world – uses a single cable that links all devices on the network. It is a fast and reliable technology but requires elaborate wiring. If you need to connect laptops to desktops in your home, you could consider adopting wireless technology. But do remember that wireless technology is more expensive and could at time be less reliable than a wired network.
Whichever technology you choose, plan ahead before installing your home computer network. If you foresee a few computers being added to your home in the near future, it is important to make your network scalable.
In case you need advice on home computer networking or help in installing one, contact Viper System. |
