1. Wireless Router 2. Two Wireless PCI cards 3. Wireless laptop card If using Broadband cable, e.g. from Comcast, you will also need a cable modem. Go to Linksys web site. They have excellent equipment and tutorials.
Home Network
Short answer: a network is a group of computers linked by wires or wirelessly. A network can be small like a home network or very large like the internet.
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A network appliance is a home appliance that can connect to control devices wirelessly. Lights can be turned on or ovens pre-heated remotely at the push of a button.
Yes, it takes up the bandwidth.
You will not be able to use a wireless networking technology without computerized equipment, but you may not require a standard PC (a desktop, a laptop, etc) to do so. Modern smart phones and tablet computers can typically access a WiFi network. Some connected network media players or other equipment, such as networked surveillance cameras, can also connect to a WiFi network.
I connect to my Raspberry Pi from my desktop PC and a laptop via SSH (Secure SHell) over a home network.
Yes. With the proper products, such as an Apple TV, you can listen to iTunes wirelessly on your home stereo.
There is no fixed limit, but as the network gets bigger and bigger (say, several dozen computers), it becomes convenient to introduce additional networking equipment and technologies - for efficiency, and to improve network administration. In this case, it would no longer be a "home network".There is no fixed limit, but as the network gets bigger and bigger (say, several dozen computers), it becomes convenient to introduce additional networking equipment and technologies - for efficiency, and to improve network administration. In this case, it would no longer be a "home network".There is no fixed limit, but as the network gets bigger and bigger (say, several dozen computers), it becomes convenient to introduce additional networking equipment and technologies - for efficiency, and to improve network administration. In this case, it would no longer be a "home network".There is no fixed limit, but as the network gets bigger and bigger (say, several dozen computers), it becomes convenient to introduce additional networking equipment and technologies - for efficiency, and to improve network administration. In this case, it would no longer be a "home network".
The OnQ Trio Home Network Kit costs about $160
You might have to choose manually which network you want to connect to.
If you have high speed at home via cable or DSL you can buy a wireless router and connect your laptop wirelessly to it via 802.11. If you don't already have service, you can purchase a cellular modem that will attach to your computer via USB. With that type of modem you can take your laptop anywhere there is cell service and be online.