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Networking: Why Use a Home Network?
- Shared
Internet Access
Are
you paying for multiple Internet access accounts to allow two or
more family members to be online at the same time? Save money with
a home network and one Internet access account. Networked
computer users can concurrently share a single Internet connection
using a phone modem, cable modem, DSL (digital subscriber line),
wireless, satellite or ISDN connection.
- Shared
Files and Printers
A network will eliminate the need to install the same software
on multiple machines and shuffle your data files from one computer
to another on disks. It will also allow a group of computers to
share a single printer, cutting the expense of purchasing multiple
printers.
- Multiplayer
Gaming
If you are a "gamer," then you know that multiplayer
games are a driving force behind home networks. Internet gaming
environments are increasing and improving. Players using home
networks can interact with each other in the home while competing
with others across the globe.
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