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these modems include an ‘router’ that provides network and wi-fi
access.
Cable
A cable connection provides fast and ‘always-on’ Internet service via a
cable television line. This service is generally available in large cities.
You can use your telephone and watch cable TV at the same time you
are connected to the Internet.
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 WiFi 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.
