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A
local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area,
like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college and is
useful for sharing files, printers, and services. There are
various types of hardware required to construct a computer network and
you can get everything you need from G&H Computers.
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Network Interface Cards
These can either be the traditional wired or the new wireless type of
card but the principal remains the same. They are installed in a
computer to give it the capability to connect to a computer network.
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Switches
All the computers on a computer
network are connected to a switch. It is the backbone of
the network and allows all the communications between computers
to arrive at their destinations.
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Routers
A computer network does not
necessarily require a router, however, it is much easier to
setup and maintain and the network is actually faster with one
present. A router can either be connected to a switch or,
what is very common now, have a switch built in.
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Wireless Access Points
If you would like to ditch the cables you can setup a wireless network
which works the same as a cabled network. A wireless access point
will allow a computer with a wireless NIC to connect to the network the
access point is connected to. These devices are good for adding
wireless capability to an existing network.
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Wireless Routers
What do you get when you cross and
switch, router, and wireless access point? A wireless
router! These are the best for setting up a new network
with wireless capability and for that reason they are the best
selling of all types of network hardware in the home and small
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