Home Network Basis: Transmission Environments and Wired/Wireless Protocols

Chapter 1. Introduction

Using a PC at home to finish a little bit of work or to access the Internet has become a common practice. You might use a dial-up connection, a cable modem, or a DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) for your access. A broadband access service, such as a cable modem or a DSL, usually costs twice as much as that of the dial-up service. However, it is a much better option than installing a second phone line to keep the primary line open for in-coming calls, especially during prime hours. Used with a wired or wireless home network, multiple PCs and their users can share broadband access service at home simultaneously without noticeable access time degradation. Because of the popularity of broadband access services, the number of ...