About Computer Networking: How to Network A Printer

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Connected Living From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking As much as we'd like our lives to be all online and digital, we can't quite seem to escape the need for paper. Computer printers are sprinkled across homes all around the world for those occasions where bits and bytes alone just won't do. But how many of those printers are networked? How to Network a Printer Many homes and businesses use printers to generate hard copy documents. Traditionally, a printer in someone's home was connected to one PC and all printing was done from that computer only. Network printing extends this capability to other devices in the home and even remotely via the Internet. See More About:  printer sharing  home network setup  Introduction to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) A VPN provides remote, private access to servers and personal computers using the Internet and other public networks. See More About:  vpn  wide area networks  network protocols Which Home Automation Technology Is Best? The first step in getting started with home automation is choosing a networking technology. Popular technologies for home automation include X-10, UPB, INSTEON, Z-Wave, and ZigBee. The one you select determines the direction of your future home automation system. The Difference Between SAN and NAS Storage networking is a great way to get extra utility from your home network, helping you save copies of all your valuable personal data. Both SAN and NAS are storage network technologies, but you're much more likely to find one of them in homes than the other. See More About:  network storage  fibre channel  ethernet Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Printer Wireless Network Network Support Network USB Featured Articles What Is Mobile Broadband? Home Network Diagrams Working With Binary and Decimal Numbers DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol What Is Gigabit Ethernet? Introduction to Proxy Servers   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement