Chapter 4. Selecting Network Hardware: Your Complete Buying Guide
Things You'll Learn
Balancing network costs and performance
Understanding the influence of your Internet connection
Choosing the right wired network components
Selecting the proper wireless network components
Creating a mixed network
It's finally time to start putting together your shopping list. Buying the proper equipment is very important because doing so will allow you to concentrate on more important things rather than having to make multiple trips to the store buying more equipment (or returning useless gear). In this chapter, you will learn about the specific items that you will need to make your home network a reality.
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