
Wired network example
•A desktop computer, a laptop, and a printer are connected by Ethernet cables to a hub, router, or switch.
•The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.
Internet
Wireless network examples
Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access
•All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities.
•Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection.
•The network is connected to the Internet through a DSL or cable modem.
Internet
Networking
95