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DHCP server, a firewall, a four-port switch, a print server, or a wireless access point.

Router

An interconnection device that links two discrete networks and forwards packets between them. A router

uses a networking protocol such as IP to address and direct data packets flowing into and out of the

network on which it sits.

Stateful packet inspection (SPI)

A firewall technology that examines the content of packets to determine whether they will be given access

to a network.

Structured wiring

A networking system that requires the installation of networking cables within the walls of a home or office.

The cables can be Category 5, coaxial, or hybrid bundles. Structured wiring is more common in new

homes, because retrofitting old homes can be costly.

Switch

A hardware device that serves as a central connection point for all network cables. In a relatively small

networking environment, a switch of 4 to 12 ports may be part of a router or gateway.

The Software Side: Configuring Your PCs for a Network

April 6, 2004

By Oliver Kaven

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