How to Add a Hub to an LAN Network

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Tip 1 - How to Attach a Wireless Router to an Existing LAN | The Classroom | Synonym

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Louis Pharand | permalink

Adding a wireless router to an existing local area network adds a Wi-Fi access point to the network so you can share a single Internet connection. The wireless router and other network devices, such ...

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Tip 2 - Creating a local area network

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dave Newbold | permalink

When you have several computers, it can be convenient to connect them to each other to create a local area network (LAN). Setting up such a network costs very little, contrary to what people may think. Here are a few advantages you could enjoy by...

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Tip 3 - Home networking explained, part 1: Here's the URL for you - CNET

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sal Manetta | permalink

CNET editor Dong Ngo answers all your questions about the basics of home networking.

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Tip 4 - Switches For Ethernet Networks - Network Hardware & Assembly: LAN 102

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by George Fearns | permalink

As you have seen, modern Ethernet workgroup networks—whether wireless or wired with UTP cable—are usually arranged in a star topology. The center of the star uses a multiport connecting device that can be either a hub or a switch. Although both hubs an...

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