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What is a home network?
A home network is a group of devices – such as computers, game systems, printers and mobile devices – that connect to the internet and each other. Home networks connect in two ways:
A home network is a group of devices – such as computers, game systems, printers and mobile devices – that connect to the internet and each other. Home networks connect in two ways:
- A wired network, which connects devices like printers and scanners with cables
- A wireless network, which connects devices like tablets and e-readers without cables
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Why set up a home network?
There are many reasons to establish a home network. Here are just a few of the things home networking allows you to do:
There are many reasons to establish a home network. Here are just a few of the things home networking allows you to do:
- Connect to the internet from multiple computers, game systems, mobile devices, and more
- Access files and folders on all devices connected to the network
- Print from multiple computers or a single printer
- Manage security settings for all networked devices in one place
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