A computer network is basically a group of computers communicating with each other, in other words a computer network allows you to share printers, documents, multimedia files (Music, Videos etc.) and Pictures.There are two ways Geekforce.biz can help you setup a Computer Network:
Setting up a Home Network
In order to setup a Home Network you need a router; all your network devices such as computers, printers, etc. will plug in to the router using an Ethernet cable. The router will communicate with the ISP (Internet Service Provider) Modem thus giving every computer access to the internet at the same time. The router will also allow you to share printers if all devices are within the same work group.
This is what you need to set up a Home Network:
- ISP for access to internet (Cox, Qwest, etc.)
- Ethernet (Cat5) Cable
- Router (Wired or Wireless)
Note: For a secured wireless network you need to setup a Security Key (WPA) to avoid unwanted users log in to your network.