FIREBALL-MP INSTALLATION & USER’S GUIDE - M22002-01A1
What is Home Networking?
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are cabled together in specific ways so that information can be exchanged and shared with each other. Just as you can connect two computers to share files or use the same connection to the Internet, you can connect
Home networks are relatively easy to set up and installation tutorials are readily available on the Internet. Basically there are three popular kinds of home networks: Ethernet, wireless (802.11) and HomePNA (HPNA). Each of these home networking standards require different boards or adapter installed on your PC(s), associated software, and cables to connect.
In an Ethernet configuration, Ethernet network interface boards are installed on your
PC(s) and Ethernet cables are used to connect all equipment.
The
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