How Do You Setup A Home Network Using A Router?
A network is a group of nodes (mostly computers and printers) connected by a router and is able to share common resources, namely an Internet connection, servers and printers. A router is a networking device that allows data transfer between computers. Routers can be as simple as the device supplied by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or as sophisticated as the complex switches that keep the web running smoothly and efficiently. This article will explain how to set up a home network using a router. A LinkSys router Place your router close to where your Internet connection comes into your home. Then attach the modem (either DSL or cable) to your router, using an Ethernet RJ-45 cable. This goes from the RJ-45 jack on the modem into the WAN port on your router.