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for small LANS use a switch, for two or more a router is needed

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For small networks, hubs are sufficient.

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What connecting device do you use for a small LAN for two or more connected networks?

For a small LAN network, a switch is best. To connect two or more LAN networks, a router is required. (2) From Jean Andrews CompTIA A+ sixth edition (page #852): You can use a crossover cable to connect to computers without a switch or hub making it the simplest network of all. For two or more you will need a switch, hub, or router.


What is the purpose of a wireless LAN adaptor?

A WIFI adapter is a deviced used by computers or laptops which do not have a built-in wireless card. A WIFI adapter, once plugged into a computer or laptop, allows the the device to use nearby wireless signals. Belkin is a popular brand which manufactures WIFI adapters.


Why does the download time keep increasing on my mac?

Either you have a bad connection or your save device is messed up. It might just be your connection. If you have a small amount of free space on a device, then that might slow down the download. it may also be the way they do downloads some use seed peer where you need other computers to keep your download going faster


How do you enable a LAN connection between two DHCP routers?

One of the routers you have to connect to internet, another one you have to connect to the first one using a lan cable. You can use any of lan ports of the first router to connect the second one (except internet port, usually it's marked as WAN or similar to). The lan cable should be connected to the WAN port on the second one. Only in such case it works properly.


How do you know if my computer has a lan card?

You can look on the back of the computer to see if there is an RJ-45 jack. This is where you would plug in an ethernet cable. It looks like the telephone jack only slightly larger. Or, right click on "My Computer", select Properties, Click on the Hardware tab, click on Device Manager and see if there is anything listed under Network Adapters by clicking on the + sign.

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What connecting device do you use for small LAN?

Switch for small LAN, Router for two or more


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A LAN connection usually goes through a network connectivity device, such as a hub or switch or a router. If you want to go directly from a PC desktop to a laptop use a cross-over cable to connect the two devices and configure the network settings appropriately.


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7 What connecting device do you use for a small LAN?

It's called a switch. Many wireless routers have a 4-port switch. Also you can purchase a switch separately.


Can you use ipod touch with a LAN connection?

unless that lan is connected to a router that is connected to a modem that can access internet... it would make no sense


State and compare internetworking device used to connect different LAN segments?

An Internet working device used to connect different LAN segments is called a Modem. A Modem can be either hard wired to the computer or use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the computer. Dial up Modems were also used that ran through telephone lines.


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cheap and simple connection use utp if noise or interference have to consider then co-axial


What are the uses for a Screened Unshielded Twisted Pair cable?

People use such cables for LAN connection


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Can you use both desktop computers on one router?

Yes, you can. You need to use any: wired connection, wireless connection or both. In order to use wired connection to have to have on occupied LAN ports (2 of them) and two LAN cables CAT-5e at least. If you want to use wireless, you need to have for that at least one wireless adapter if you want to connect another computer with a wire and so on.