Home network

Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope
Home network connected to laptop.

A home LAN (local area network) or home network is a type of network that connects two or more computers to each other. It can provide a means of sharing files between computers, sharing a printer, or other devices that are connected to a single computer. It can also be a means of sharing an Internet connection with multiple computers by use of a router.

If your network router in your home or have multiple computers that share the same network, your home has a home network.

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