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Wireless/Networking Wireless/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking With school back in session in the U.S. and some other places, it's a good time of year to refresh your knowledge of some basic computer network technology and terms. Computer and Wireless Networking Basics These pages review the types of designs, equipment, protocols and other technologies essential to building computer networks. You will learn how home and other private networks, public hotspots and the Internet function. What Is a Hexadecimal Number? The term "hexadecimal" (sometimes also called "hex") refers to a specific way to represent numbers and data. Hexadecimal numbers are commonly used by computer applications including several key elements of computer network configuration. Search Related Topics:  computer bits and bytes  binary numbers  How Networks Work: Introduction to Interconnects Any functional computer network requires devices to be physically connected in some fashion. Connections may be wired via cables or wireless via compatible signaling hardware on each device. Search Related Topics:  network cables  network topologies  network diagrams Introduction to Powerline Home Networking Most home computer networks are built to support a mix of devices communicating over Wi-Fi wireless and/or wired Ethernet connections. Powerline home network technology - including something called HomePlug - represents an alternative way to connect these devices that offers some unique advantages. Search Related Topics:  powerline networks  home network setup  Related Searches Wireless Network Network Hardware Ethernet Networking School Security Networking Equipment Featured Articles An Introduction to BYOD for IT Networks Gallery of Home Network Diagrams Introduction to Computer Network Security Guide to Wireless Network Protocols Home Networking with a Router What Is Computer Networking?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Wireless/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 Wireless/Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 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