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Ardmore OK 73401 580-223-5030

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Networking

A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a local area, like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college and is useful for sharing files, printers, and services. There are various types of hardware required to construct a computer network and you can get everything you need from Absolute Computers.

Network Interface Cards

These can either be the traditional wired or the new wireless type of card but the principal remains the same. They are installed in a computer to give it the capability to connect to a computer network.

Switches

All the computers on a computer network are connected to a switch. It is the backbone of the network and allows all the communications between computers to arrive at their destinations.

Routers

A computer network does not necessarily require a router, however, it is much easier to setup and maintain and the network is actually faster with one present. A router can either be connected to a switch or, what is very common now, have a switch built in.

Wireless Access Points

If you would like to ditch the cables you can setup a wireless network which works the same as a cabled network. A wireless access point will allow a computer with a wireless NIC to connect to the network the access point is connected to. These devices are good for adding wireless capability to an existing network.

Wireless Routers

What do you get when you cross and switch, router, and wireless access point? A wireless router! These are the best for setting up a new network with wireless capability and for that reason they are the best selling of all types of network hardware in the home and small business sector.