NETWORKS 3

1. How can we connect a network to the Internet? The switch must be connected to a device called a router, and the router to a telephone line. 2. What do routers do? The routers interconnect two different networ s, in this case, our networ with the !nternet networ . Which are the most commonly used? There are various t"pes, althou#h the most popular are the $%S& routers, those used in $%S& bandwidth connections. 3. What are the characteristics of routers that are used in homes and small offices? The" are routers that alread" has the switch inside it. The" usuall" have a Wi'i wireless connection as well, which ma es it possible to connect computers to the !nternet without usin# cables. 4. How can we tell if a router is a WiFi router? The" have one or more antennas. 5. What does a computer need to connect to a WiFi network? $ Wi'i adapter . What ad!anta"es does a WiFi connection offer? !n addition to eliminatin# man" bothersome cables, the" allow mobile devices to connect to it, such as handheld computers ()%$S* , telephones, video consoles, etc. #o you know of any disad!anta"es?