What You Need To Know About Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
Cables are electric conductors covered with insulating material. They are used to connect different components of a system such as connecting a DVD player with a TV. Cables are being used in almost every area of human activity. Cables of different make and uses are now available in the market. ... Household items such as TVs, refrigerators, and air conditioners need an electric cable to function. ... Different types of cables like data cable, network cables, high voltage electric cables, fiber optic cables etc.

USB Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
USB cables are data cables used to connect a computer or laptop to an outside source of data such as digital cameras, video recorders, mobile phones and mp3 devices. These cables are compatible with the standard USB ports present in computers and laptops. ... However, technology is changing very fast and customers are shifting to wireless technology. ... A customer will need different cables for each device, as a cable for a camera may not be compatible with an mp3 device. ... Today there is a USB cable available for every electronic device that requires data transfers.

Wired to Wireless - the Final Answer by John Hammond
One of the most common questions we as consultants have to answer on a daily basis is the difference between wired and wireless networks. Let me summarize: Wired: In simple terms; the communication between two devices via cables. Wireless: the communication between two devices without cables. ... Wireless networks do not use any form of cable. ... But as home users, wireless networks have become the choice. ... Moreover the over all cost of a wired network is lower, provides high performance and better security than wireless networks.

ADSL Wireless Routers Overview by Michael Sterios
Broadband can enter the home or office through either an ADSL connection or via a cable. An ADSL connection is provided by an ISP and connects with the Internet through a normal telephone line. A cable connection is provided by a cable company and a separate cable needs to be installed, through... An ADSL wireless router provides the access point necessary for the wireless network. ... Therefore an ADSL wireless router allows for the compilation of a network that can be either entirely wireless, entirely wired, or a mixture of both.

Wireless Access Points: Power over Ethernet by Eric Meyer
PoE gives you the freedom of installing wireless access points anywhere a ethernet cable will go. Before power over Ethernet was available a wireless access point always had to be near a power outlet to give it power. This meant more money and usually bad placement. ... PoE uses the two unused wireless in a Ethernet cable to run the power. ... Wireless access point placement is a major key for good security, both physical and wireless. ... Also placement is a major concern because if you install a wireless access point on the perimeter walls of you office you have just sent half you signal...

Cabling Your Home for Computer Network - Still a Requirement? by Dmitriy Abaimov
With proliferation of wireless networking and communication equipment it is oh-so-tempting to cut the cord and save a significant sum of money in the process. But is everything that a regular computer networking user needs can be done using just wireless network? ... Wireless communications are very much proprietary and require whole gamut of conversion equipment to transmit multi-media signals. ... Therefore it is best to have it connected via a cable that can deliver both power and the communication signal at the same time.

Setting up a Network -- Wired or Wireless? by Deryck Richards
To Wire or Not to Wire Wireless networks are en vogue , but your installation won’t be successful unless you chose the right type of network and set it up properly. Wired networks require that each computer be connected via a wire to a central location, called a switch or hub. ... To install a wireless network, you need a Wireless Access Point and a wireless network card for each computer. ... You will need to buy a wireless network card for each desktop computer, although most newer laptops come equipped with one.

Home Networking - Where to Begin and Different Approaches by Lewis Gunter
Wired This is the grandfather of networking, the bread and butter combo, the standard. Setting up a wired network is not very difficult, can be done inexpensively, and doesn’t require much prior networking experience. What you’ll need For internet sharing, you will need a Cable/DSL router. ... If you have a cable router, plug the router into your DSL/Cable source. ... Wireless Wireless networking is becoming more and more commonplaces in homes that need to link together multiple PCs or share an internet connection, but that don’t want to run cable all over their home.

Network Cabling: Available Options by Joshua Feinberg
As their IT consultant, your small business prospects and clients will need you to explain the different network cabling options available to them. Traditional Wired Ethernet (Category 5) Until very recently, Category 5 data cabling was the de facto standard for both enterprise and small... Wireless Ethernet Based on 802.11b (11Mbps) 802.11b wireless is also a relatively mature standard that provides up to 11Mbps Ethernet service. ... Just be sure that your clients are aware of the security limitations before they commit to wireless Ethernet.

Network Cables by Elizabeth Morgan
A network consists of two or more computers linked together to share resources such as a printer or a scanner, exchange files, and enable electronic connectivity. Network cables are data transmission cables and are used to connect one network device to another. ... The UTP cable is the most popular variety, largely used for school networks as it transfers data at 100 mbps. ... The type of cable used for a network depends on the network's topology, protocol, and size. ... These systems are not only fast and effective, but also do away with the problem of maintain several hundred feet of...