How to mount a local area network
Working from home is increasingly common. In fact, telecommuting causes homes to become small offices where there may be more than one computer. To have them interconnected and access the same files or share a printer, for this you need network installation of the local area.
Advantages of installing local area networks:
Having a local area network can be very beneficial for several reasons. Allows file sharing between all connected computers. This facilitates the possibility of several people working at once on the same text file, image or any other in real-time, seeing the results immediately.
The installation of local networks also helps reduce the need for peripherals. It is possible to connect several computers to the same printer, an external storage unit, and other devices. It is not necessary to ask someone to print a document or have to turn on a computer that is not working just because it is the one with the connection.
It is also interesting as a security measure. A local network that connects several devices allows you to have copies of the data in different locations. If one of them fails, the information will remain available and will not be lost
What is needed for a local network?
A local area network can be as simple or complex as desired. From two devices that can be connected via a cable or by WiFi, this installation can be done.
In case the physical connections are going to be used, it will take as many cables as equipment will be linked. If it is over WiFi this will not be necessary.
In addition, a hub that will manage network traffic will be needed. It must be adapted to the type of connection with which the network installation is to be carried out.
In case you want to have the Internet, you will also need a router connected to the network. It is usually provided when the connection to an operator is contracted. Some routers can be used as hubs if the number of devices does not exceed that of available connections.