Understanding the Components of a Home Network by Jeff Heaton
Home networks are becoming more common. People want to be able to share a single broadband Internet connection to several computers in the house. There are many different devices that you can use to make up your home network. If you have never heard network terminology device names like router,... Rather than connecting your computer directly into your cable or DSL modem you connect the router to the cable or DSL modem. ... You should connect the WAN port to the Ethernet connection on a broadband source, such as a cable or DSL modem.

Port Forwarding: A Guide by Ajay Divakaran
So first, here are a couple of things that you can do after you finish this section. - You can configure BitTorrent to give you excellent speeds - You can configure your computer to play multiplayer games over the internet - You can setup your computer as a terminal server (for remote desktop... Role of the router A router connects to the cable/dsl modem and splits the one internet connection into multiple connections so all the computers in your house can enjoy internet connectivity simultaneously.

How To Set Up a Wireless Network in your Home for Beginners: Comcast High Speed Internet by Carlos Cabezas
Let’s just skip the intro and get straight to it. This tutorial is for the Windows XP Operating System. If you don’t have it I recommend you upgrade to it. This portion of the tutorial will apply to people with Comcast High Speed Internet. For other Internet Providers I will include another... If there is an Ethernet cable going from the Comcast Cable Modem to your desktop computer, disconnect this from both the computer and the modem. ... Plug one end of this Ethernet cable into the Comcast Cable Modem.

Some Notes About Notebook Computers by Martin Coleman
Are you interested in laptops? Perhaps you are interested in buying one, or you already have one and just like to read more about them. Either way, I have some good information for you regarding laptops and their use. I really like laptops. I think besides executives, gamers, multimedia guys and... You may have an external mouse (which I highly recommend) and plug in the phone line or network cable for your internet, but beyond that, there is little else that you need to have. ... What this means is, all the components and peripherals you might buy for a standard PC such as the monitor,...

Why Would You Want To Buy a New Laptop or Notebook Computer? by Bonnie Archer
Maybe you say your laptop works fine when it comes to word processing and internet e-mail. But, wouldn't it be fun to expand your notebook computer and be able to create your own music CDs, home movie DVDs, maybe some digital photography, or even some serious gaming! ... With wireless you can hook up to the Internet, synchronize your handheld, print, with out cables to constantly connect and disconnect. ... These give you a direct network connection and let you get connected to the latest modems like high speed DSL and cable modems as well.

Remote Access by Josh Riverside
The term Remote Access refers to the ability to get access to a computer or a network from a remote location. This technology is largely used in big corporate houses, where the people in faraway places can easily access the computer’s network. Remote Internet Access works on a similar technology. ... Other various technologies used for providing Remote Internet Access with faster data rates are: Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), wireless, cable modem, and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).

Cisco Certification: Building Your Own Home Lab, Part I by Chris Bryant
CCNAs and CCNA candidates hear it all the time: 'Get some hands-on experience'. From my personal experience climbing the Cisco certification ladder, I can tell you firsthand that there is no learning like hands-on learning. No simulator in the world is going to give you the experience you will... Well, you can use this as your Cable Modem/DSL Modem router. ... You need a physical router as the simulators just don't have the ability to give you the 'hands on' you need to see what happens when you disconnect a cable or put a cable in the wrong location.

Tools for Traders: Hardware and Software by James Okada Lee
Online trading is gaining popularity because of its efficiency and ease of use. If you are on the trading business, it is important to know the right tools of the trade. Doing trade at home should not pose any problem as long as you have the right hardware and software to assist you in your... In case there may be problems with your Internet service provider, you should always have your 56k modem ready as a dial-up connection for back up. ... It is an online system that would direct your customers to an online exchange through a dedicated phone and modem.

Trading Day Software by Marcus Peterson
Trading by computer using specific software is common and easy on the pocket as well. Computers are the best medium for all kinds of trading, but particularly for day trading. The systems works with two monitors connected to the same machine, and day traders can expand their trading screen... If someone does not have a DSL or cable Internet service, one can simply trade at the broker’s office. ... A 56 kbps, regular phone line modem is not ideal as an Internet connection. ... You need a good computer with a fast Internet connection.

Network+ Exam Tutorial: Network Interface Cards (NICs) by Chris Bryant
Part of the challenge of passing the Network+ exam is learning about all the different types of hardware a network requires. Today we’ll take a look at a vital part of network connectivity, the Network Interface Card (NIC, pronounced “nick”). The NIC is the device, or card, that gives the host a... The green and amber lights will be right next to where the cable from your modem connects to your PC. ... Most likely, either the NIC or the cable connected to the NIC is going bad. ... If you have an Internet connection at home, you can see these lights in action for yourself.