NETWORKING

Ethernet Networking
Ethernet is easily the most popular networking system available today. It is also one of the widest ranging systems. The equipment needed for an Ethernet-based network can be as simple as two network interface cards (NIC) and a cable, or as complex as multiple routers, bridges and hubs. It is this versatility that makes it so useful to businesses. We will focus on the basics for creating a home network.

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How you can make home connection. 

1. You can wire the house with data cables, make sure all the network cables are hidden in the walls, or buried under the carpet.

2. Or within one room, you can run cables across the floor between computers.

3. If it is wireless network, you have to install some form of wireless networking.

4. Make links with the computer through power lines

5. Now link your computer through the phone lines

6. Then you are done.

Ethernet
Advantages:

• It is the fastest home-networking technology (100 Mbps).
• It can be inexpensive if the computers are close to one another.
• It is extremely reliable.
• It is easy to maintain after it is set up.
• The number of devices that can be connected is virtually unlimited.
• There is a great deal of technical support and information available.

Disadvantages:

• If you have more than two computers, you'll need additional equipment.
• It can be expensive if wiring and jacks need to be installed.
• Set-up and configuration can be difficult.
• The technical jargon and the number of options can be confusing.