Lesson 2 Setting Up a Network powerpoint presentation

Lesson 2 Setting Up a Network powerpoint presentation

1. Lesson 2: Setting Up a Network Computer Systems Servicing

2. Although setting up a home network is not necessarily an expensive or difficult project, you just need to have a few basic pieces of hardware to connect your computers, printers, gaming consoles and assorted gadgets to each other – and to the internet.

3. NETWORK HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS

4. DSL or Cable Modem: A DSL or Cable modem connects your computer to a high-speed DSL or cable internet connection. Although dial-up modems are still available for slower dial-u Internet connections, the connection speeds are far too slow for a home network.

5. A wired or wireless router connects your DSL or cable modem to your home network. Many DSL/Cable modems now have built-in routers that allow you to connect your network directly to your internet connection.

6. A wired or wireless network adapter is the device in your computer that connects your computer to your network.

7. Ethernet cabling is used to connect your wired adapters to a router or network switch. Even if you are using a wireless router, you will need atleast one Ethernet cable to connect your wireless router to your DSL or cable modem.

8. In a network, computers and other devices are connected to share resources. Network connections vary in many ways depending on the setup, the user would want to, availability of the network devices and the location or map area of links. One may either use wireless or wired throughput. The next lesson will guide you how to set up these connections.