local networks

local networks

1. A wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network.

2. A wireless adapter (sometimes called wireless printer adapter or USB adapter) is often about the same price as a new wireless printer and can be difficult to install. A wireless adapter provides only printing functionality. If your printer has a scanning or fax capabilities, these cannot be accessed.

3. In networking terminology, wireless is the term used to describe any computer network where there is no physical wired connection between sender and receiver, but rather the network is connected by radio waves and/or microwaves to maintain communications

4. The idea of tablet computing is generally credited to Alan Kay of Xerox, who sketched out the idea in 1971. The first widely sold tablet computer was Apple Computer's Newton, which was not a commercial success. Technological advances in battery life, display resolution, handwriting recognition software, memory and wireless internet access have since made tablets a viable computing option.