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A home network is a residential local area network, and is used to connect multiple devices within the homes. The simplest home networks are used to connect 2 or more PCs for sharing files, printers, and a single connection to the Internet (usually broadband Internet through a cable or DSL provider).
Network Devices A home network may consist of the following components: Many devices may not have the appropriate connector to the network. USB is often used with an adaptor to connect to Ethernet or wireless networks. Network devices may also be configured from a computer - for example, broadband modems are often configured through a web client on a networked PC. As networking technology evolves, more electronic devices and home appliances are becoming Internet ready and accessible through the home network. Set-top boxes from cable TV providers already have USB and Ethernet ports "for future use". Network Wiring Ethernet cables are the standard wiring for networks. However, homes are often more difficult to wire than office environments, and other technologies are being developed which don't require new wires. Home networking may use Ethernet and Wireless are the most common standards. As the demand for home networks has increased, the other alliances have formed to produce standards for networking alternatives. | ||||||||
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