Connecting to a wired Network requires you to do several things. Read the instructions so they can be easier to understand as you perform the task step by step. If you are in school or just have several computers in your home and need to connect them all to a wired network you will first plug the Ethernet cable into your computer and into the network port in the wall or in a mini hub.
Turn the computer on and open your web browser. From there you should be redirected to a registration page. Follow the sign up steps on the screen. Restart your computer and you should be good to go. Many colleges and schools have this system set up for students and teachers so they can be connected to the internet while in their dorms, classrooms, or other locations round the campus.
The necessity for internet service and computers in schools seems to be much greater today because computers are a wave of the future. They are used in every business today and the necessity will only increase so it is very important that everyone learn how to use the computer and to use the computer to write essays, term papers, etc. Setting up a computer and getting connected to the Internet can be a daunting task if you are not familiar with a computer.
There are new technological devices being introduced everyday so it can be very stressful if you know nothing about it. It may be a good idea to get a friend or professional computer expert help you to make sure you can be connected. There are a lot of technical terms used that can be very hard to understand if you are not knowledgeable about a computer.
If in doubt, get some help from someone who knows what they are doing. It is better to ask for help than to mess something up and have it cost you more in the long run. It is not shameful to ask for help. Most people do not know all of the tech words or their meanings when it comes to the computer and network. That is why some people go to school just to learn all about the computer. There is a need for educated computer experts so they can help those who do not understand all of that technical stuff. There are more people who do not understand it than those who do. We are all learning everyday and will not stop learning because new advances in technology will not allow it. It is an ongoing education we all need if we are going to be able to keep up. We all can learn from each other.
By: Gregg Hall
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How To Connect To A Wired Network At Home, Work, Or School
February 5th, 2010More Home Network Basics – Additional Home Networking Components
November 18th, 2009
We have discussed the most basic home networking components. Here is a brief overview of those most basic components:
A switch is a device which directs information within your set of connections to its intended destinations.
A Router is a device which allows the connection of several computers and devices to your network, allowing them to share and exchange information.
A modem is a device which decodes packets of information sent to and from the Internet, allowing Internet service to be provided to your computer.
Connecting your Internet modem to a router will allow all the devices connected to that router to access a shared Internet connection.
Now we will be introduced to another set of components used commonly in network setups. While these components are not necessary for basic system operation, they can increase the usefulness and efficiency of your home set of connections.
Print Server
A print server can be very useful in order to incorporate a permanent printer into your home network. It is a device which allows a single (or several) printer/s to be shared by the various computers on your set of connections. This means that you can access the printer form the computer in your office, as well as your laptop, with no problems. The value of a printer server is further increased by the fact that it does not require a specific computer to remain on in order to access the printer.
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
This is a device which provides hard drive space to be shared for the entire system of computers. This means that any information stored on the shared hard drive will be accessible from any computer on the network.
There is also a way to accomplish this without the use of an NAS, but it is less efficient. It is possible to store information in a shared folder saved onto one computer in the complex. However, in order to access this information from another connected device, the original computer must be on. Also, any information will take up space on the computers hard drive. The use of Network Attached Storage resolves these problems, by having information accessible at all times, as well as adding more hard drive space to the network.
There are two common types of Network Attached Storage. Some units are available with a built-in hard drive, while others use an external hard drive. In the latter scenario, the hard drive space is easily upgradeable, should more disk space be needed in the future.
These devices should be your first steps to creating a useful, efficient, and modern home computer network.
By: Budda Oliver
