NETWORKING
Networking links two or more computers for the purpose of sharing information and peripherals such as printers and modems.
Once you have a home computer network you can:- Share files - A network makes it easy to share files between different computers, eliminating the need to copy files from one computer to another.
- Share printers - One or more printers can be shared across users on a network. This takes away the need to copy files to another computer so that they can be printed.
- Play networked computer games - With a network you can play head-to-head against the users of other computers on the network. If you're connected to the internet you can match your skills against players all over the world!
- Share internet access - With a network, users can share a connection to the Internet using one line and one Internet account.
Easy to install and much more flexible than a standard modem, Broadband ADSL forms a direct network connection between you and the Internet. Unlike a standard modem, you are able to use your telephone on the same line and at the same time as the broadband is connected.
