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Ethernet
For an Ethernet network you need:
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An Ethernet card installed
in each desktop computer
in each desktop computer
- OR -
An Ethernet jack on each
desktop and notebook
computer
desktop and notebook
computer
- OR -
An Ethernet PC Card installed in each notebook computer
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An Ethernet hub or switch with enough ports for each computer and
device in the network (hubs are slightly cheaper than switches but may
run slower than switches)
device in the network (hubs are slightly cheaper than switches but may
run slower than switches)
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Ethernet cable going from each computer to the hub or switch
Important
All Ethernet components should be either standard Ethernet
(10 Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps). A mixture of Ethernet
and Fast Ethernet components will result in your network
running at the slower speed.
(10 Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps). A mixture of Ethernet
and Fast Ethernet components will result in your network
running at the slower speed.
Ethernet card and hub