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	from Bradley Mitchell Basic networking gear used in a wireless home network can include network adapters, routers and/or access points. Wired networks (and many wireless ones) also use cables of varying types. Finally, business and larger-scale networks often employ so-called high-end equipment for specialized purposes.
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