Network Hardware Archive

Routers 101

GREAT resource at the Xbox.com web site: All about routers in home networking:
What the heck is a router, what does it do, and why should I care?
A router is a device that connects two computer networks together so that they can talk to each other. A router allows your Xbox and one or more PCs—your […]

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How to plug a webcam into your network

There are lots of devices that can be attached to a network:

A computer (duh)
A printer.
A webcam.
I happen to live in south Louisiana which has become the hurricane capital of the USA. Since the beginning of hurricane season (last Thursday, June 1), I’ve toyed with the idea of using my webcam to broadcast live pictures of […]

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Do It Yourself: Roll Your Own Network Cables

Wow! Here is a really clear, step-by-step set of instructions on how to make your own network cables:
We live in an increasingly do-it-yourself world. We can check out our own groceries, pump our own gas and diagnose our own — OK, maybe not that last one. But for the do-it-yourself type, making your network cables […]

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