Local and Wide Area Networks: Understanding the Pieces
WHY have a LAN (Local Area Network) hooked to the Internet?
Ethernet - How does it work?
What are the PARTS you need?
Graphical Network
Network Interface Cards
CAT 5 Cables
Hubs and Switches
Optical or CAT5 Cabling
Server(s)
Router
Internet Connection
Cutting Costs: The Ultimate Mini-Net
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