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Depends on what type of local area network - the term is somewhat generic, as it can refer to anything from 802.11n wireless to Token Ring networks.
Generally, you'll need something called an NIC, or a network interface card. For ethernet (most wired networks), you need an ethernet card, or something that appears to have what looks like an oversized telephone jack on one side. Most computers these days include this, so check the back of your computer to make sure you don't already have one. If you don't, buy a USB ethernet adapter - they're not very expensive, and can be plugged into most computers with USB ports (same kind of port into which you might plug in a flash drive, looks like a rather flat rectangle). It should suffice as long as you're not doing anything exotic (intercepting network traffic, etc.) As for the vendor, Linksys if you can afford it, else it doesn't matter.
For wireless networks, you need a wireless card. Appearances vary, so it probably won't help you too much if I try to describe one. For most modern networks, you can use either an 802.11n (otherwise known as Wireless-N) card or an 802.11g (otherwise known as Wireless-G) card. There are a few more exotic networks type (802.11a, for example), but they're not seen often any more. Get the USB versions of those cards as well - they're much easier to install, and they'll suffice for most purposes. As for vendor, Linksys or Netgear if it's affordable, otherwise don't worry about it if you're using Windows (stick with Linksys, Netgear or SMC if using Linux - other vendors could give you headaches during configuration).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf you are connecting to a LAN (Local Area Connection) You will need the Windows setup (Installation disk) and you must go to the control panel> Add Network Connection. You may have to look around to find it but it should be called "Network Connection Wizard." Run that. And there you go.
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∙ 13y agoComputer must have a network adapter card in order to be connected to a network.
Most popular types of network adapters:By network type:
- corded - Ethernet (10Mbps, 10/100Mbps, 10/100/1000Mbps)
- cordlerss - WiFi (a, b, g, n)
By type of connection to a computer:
- PCI (internal)
- PCI Express (internal)
- PCMCIA (internal)
- USB (external)
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∙ 13y agojust needs a wireless card if it doesn't already have one and if it doesn't maybe a wifi scanner program too
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Each computer that is part of the network must have what installed to connect it to the network?
Network Interface Card (NIC)
What does each computer connected to a network need installed to connect to the network?
wireless NIC
What proveds the physical connection between the network and computer?
To get connected to Network Computer must have installed & configured NIC (Network Interface Card). Then connect RJ45 port on your computer to existing Network Switch ports available in the Network with a Cat5 or Cat6 cable.
How do you host a local site on just a single computer?
You simply install and start web server software. That software opens port 80 and starts listening for HTTP network requests. You can then connect to that port using the address 127.0.0.1. Note that you must have at least some network hardware available for this to work in Windows. It is not enough, in Windows, to have a network card, the card must be attached to something. If you have a wireless network card, enabling that card will enable the entire network infrastructure and make the network available; but if you have a wired card, you must connect it to a router, even if the router is not connected to anything, or you must download a "network loopback driver" from Microsoft.
Each computer that is part of a network must have?
network interface card (nic)
Each computer that is part of the internet must have to installed to connect it to the network?
they all need to be recognized by the host, with an ip address congruent with the host and/or instead of having the workgroup name it needs to be sub name of the host. for instance the host name would be Skybox-Red001, then every other PC that connects will have something like skybox-red002 inregards to the ip address.
What hardware inisde a personal computer provides the ability to acess data transmitted over a network?
To access a network, some type of network card must be installed in the computer.
Which network devices can be found in LAN but not with WAN?
An LAN card is a must if you wish to connect to a LAN but it is not required for WAN
How do you connect the 2wire to the computer?
If you want to connect using cables/wires, you would have to use an Ethernet Cable.Or you can connect to it wirelessly. You must have a 802.11g wireless adapter card installed onto your laptop/computer.
How does the network interface card work?
A network interface card (NIC) is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network. Network interface cards provide a dedicated, full-time connection to the network.
When do you get an IP address assigned?
When you connect to the network is normally the time that an Internet Protocol address is created or assigned to your computer
Each computer that is part of a network must have what?
Every computer that is connected to a local area network or LAN should have an Ethernet card. For wireless networks, computers should have a wireless adapter.
