About Computer Networking: What Is a Wireless Media Hub?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking The next time your phone runs low on storage space, you may wish you had a wireless media hub to help transfer the files. Being able to re-charge your phone and/or share files over Wi-Fi are also possible fringe benefits. More - What Is a Wireless Media Hub? Introduction to Network File Sharing Before wireless media hubs came along, many other ways to share digital photos, videos and other files between computers were invented. This article describes the most common forms of network file sharing (click above). Search Related Topics:  p2p file sharing  pc to pc file transfer  microsoft windows file sharing Connect Two Home Computers for File Sharing Some wireless media hubs work like wireless access points, allowing multiple devices to join and share data over Wi-Fi connections. The simplest kind of home network, though, contains exactly two computers and doesn't require any other device between them. We explain how that works here (click above). Search Related Topics:  pc to pc file transfer  network cables  home network setup What Is a USB Port? Storage devices connect to a wireless media hub via USB. A USB port is a standard cable connection interface on personal computers and consumer electronics as described here (click above). Search Related Topics:  usb  computer parts  Ethernet Switch/Hub Home Network Diagram Although routers have replaced them in many households, using a wired hub or switch can still be an effective method for adding a few Ethernet devices to a home network. Search Related Topics:  network diagrams  ethernet hubs and switches  Related Searches Computer Networking Wireless USB Router Free Wireless Wireless Networking Wireless Networks Featured Articles VIDEO: How to Troubleshoot Home Network Connectivity Issues Free VPN Software Downloads What Is an Uplink Port? Wired vs. Wireless Home Networks What Is a TCP/IP Routing Table? Common Home Networks and Mistakes to Avoid   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