Home Networking Tutorial

Purchasing Home Network Equipment

With a suitable design chosen, you are ready to acquire the equipment needed to build the home network. Several forms of network hardware exist, each serving a specialized purpose.

• Which WiFi Standard Is Best?
  
• Visual Tour of Wireless Network Gear
  
• Introduction to Network Adapters
  
• Wireless Adapter Cards - Wireless Network Adapters
  
• Introduction to Wired Network Hubs

Most home network designs have as their foundation a centerpiece device such as a router. Use our interactive router advisor tool to walk you through the selection of a suitable network router:

• Home Network Router Advisor

Read More -

• Wireless Router Buying Guide
  
• Buying a Home Broadband Router

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