Connectivity

Connectivity

1. Home Networks

   • Local Area Network
     • Home networks require a 'Local Area Network' or LAN
       • Connects all the computers in the house so that resources can be shared.
       • Benefits
         • Sharing the Internet Connection
         • Sharing files, including backing up files.
         • Sharing peripherals, for example printers
         • Internet Telephone services
       • You need a Network Interface Card or NIC to connect computers to the network unless using WiFi dongles
   • Routers
     • Connecting to the Internet from a home network requires a router.
     • Connects all of the computers to the modem by giving them an internal IP Address
     • Most Internet Service Providers will give you a modem and route combined.
   • Types of Network

2. Network Security

   • The importance of security
     • When you connect to your own wireless network you will probably see all of the others within range in a pop up.
       • Just as you can see other people's networks, they can see your and, if it's not secure, they will be able to use your Internet Connection - at your cost.
         • There are websites which publish the location of unsecured 'hot spots' so that people can get Internet access without paying.

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