A Practical Guide to Ubuntu Linux

Chapter 18. Configuring a LAN

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IN THIS CHAPTER

Setting Up the Hardware	694
Routers	695
NIC: Network Interface Card	695
Configuring the Systems	697
network-admin: Configures Network Connections	698
iwconfig: Configures a Wireless NIC	700
Setting Up Servers	702

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Networks allow computers to communicate and share resources. A local area network (LAN) connects computers at one site, such as an office, home, or library, and can allow the connected computers to share an Internet connection, files, and a printer. Of course, one of the most important reasons to set up a LAN is to allow systems to communicate while users enjoy multiplayer games.

This chapter covers the two aspects of configuring a LAN: setting up the hardware and configuring ...