Acer ASPIRE E5-771G-56U 17.3 SILVER NX.MNVEG.027 Data Sheet

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NX.MNVEG.027
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Internet and online security - 73
Network connections
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a group of computers (for example, 
within an office building or home) that share a common 
communications line and resources. When you set up a network, you 
can share files, peripheral devices (such as a printer) and an Internet 
connection. You can set up a LAN using wired technologies (such as 
Ethernet) or wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth). 
Wireless networks
A wireless LAN or WLAN is a wireless local area network, which may 
link two or more computers without using wires. Setting up a wireless 
network is easy and allows you to share files, peripheral devices and 
an Internet connection. 
What are benefits of a wireless network?
Mobility
Wireless LAN systems allow you and other users of your home 
network to share access to files and devices connected to the 
network, for example a printer or scanner.
Also you can share an internet connection with other computers in 
your home.
Installation speed and simplicity
Installing a wireless LAN system can be fast and easy and eliminates 
the need to pull cables through walls and ceilings. 
Components of a wireless LAN
To set up your Wireless network at home you need to have the 
following:
Access point (router)
Access points (routers) are two-way transceivers that broadcast data 
into the surrounding environment. Access points act as a mediator 
between wired and wireless network. Most routers have a built-in DSL 
modem that will allow you access to a high speed DSL internet 
connection. The ISP (Internet Service Provider) you have chosen 
normally supplies a modem/router with the subscription to their