Connectivity

Connectivity

1. LAN

   • Local Area Network
   • This connects all the computers in the house so that resources can be shared

2. WAN

   • Wide Area Network

3. Routers

   • Connecting to the internet from a home network requires a router
   • It connects all of the computers to the modem by giving them an internal IP address so that it knows where to send the data

4. NIC

   • Network Interface Card
   • Needed to connect computers to the network unless you are using Wi-Fi dongles

5. Security

   • If your network is not secure, others will be able to use your Internet connection at your cost
   • Networks can be made secure by changing the default admin password on the router, setting up a form of encryption and turning off the router when it is not in use