52these modems include an ‘router’ that provides network and wi-fiaccess.CableA cable connection provides fast and ‘always-on’ Internet service via acable television line. This service is generally available in large cities.You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time youare connected to the Internet.Network connectionsA LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example,within an office building or home) that share a commoncommunications line and resources. When you set up a network, youcan share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internetconnection. You can set up a LAN using wired technologies (such asEthernet) or wireless technologies (such as WiFi or Bluetooth).Wireless networksA wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may link two ormore computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless network is easy andallows you to share files, peripheral devices and an Internet connection.What are benefits of a wireless network?MobilityWireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your homenetwork to share access to files and devices connected to the network,for example a printer or scanner.Downloaded from LpManual.com Manuals