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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking All home broadband routers are basically the same, you say? Some marketing folks tend to disagree and have successfully created a niche of devices called "gaming routers." There's no certification for gaming routers, just a few general guidelines that router makers follow. More - What Is a Gaming Router? Introduction to Playing Network Games Online One of the most enjoyable things you can do with a computer network is play connected games with friends and family. To use so-called LAN games and online games, you may need to upgrade your local network and Internet setup. You should also be prepared to troubleshoot certain types of technical issues commonly associated with local network and online games. Search Related Topics:  networking game consoles  networking for video games  Home Networking With a Router Routers are not necessarily required to build a network. For example, you can connect two computers directly to each other with just a cable (or without wires in some cases). Home routers offer convenience and easier maintenance as your network grows. Search Related Topics:  home network setup  broadband routers  Top 802.11ac Wi-Fi Wireless Routers for Home Networks Using the newest flavor of Wi-Fi wireless technology, 802.11ac wireless routers promise faster speeds and other improvements over Wireless N (802.11n) routers. Serious gamers who go wireless will want 802.11ac. Search Related Topics:  80211ac  80211n wireless routers  How Fast Does Your Network Need to Be? Measuring the speed of a computer network can get complicated, but ultimately what matters to most people is how well the network responds when they are trying to accomplish some task. Just how fast your computer network needs to be depends on the usage model. Gamers, of course, want to move a lot of data fast and consistently. Search Related Topics:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  Related Searches Computer Networking Broadband Networking Wireless Networking Wireless Router Router Setup Featured Articles Using Chromecast for Wireless Television What Is a LAN? Causes of Lag on Computer Networks and Online Mad Catz Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Top Internet Speed Test Services Computer Networking Basics - Outline   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 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