Dell Inspiron 13z, Manual

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Network
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Network
A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and
the Internet, another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. For
example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can:
• Print to a shared printer
• Access drives and files on another computer
• Share files
• Browse other networks
• Access the Internet
You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and
network cables, or you can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless
router or access point.
Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting
up a computer network and connecting to other networks. For more
information, see
Setting Up Your Network .
Local Area Network (LAN)
LAN connects two or more computers with each other through a
network cable connected to each computer. This type of computer
network generally covers a small area. A LAN can be connected to
another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves
to form a wide area network (WAN).