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Grand Junction Computer
User Group and Seminar
Wednesday, May 14, 2003

We meet on the second Wednesday of every month from 
9-11 AM OR 7-9 PM 
please refer to our Information Page for further details about the meetings.

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Setting Up a Home Network

Terminology

Network  connecting two or more computers together to share files, printers and/or an Internet connection. Also known as a LAN (Local Area Network)
Network Card A device that functions to connect computers together via a wired or wireless network. The card can be either internal or external
Ethernet The most common protocol used when setting up a network. You might find network parts listed as Ethernet cards, or Ethernet cable
Network Cable The cabling used to connect computers together in a wired network
Hub A connection device used to link more than two computers together (considered a "dumb" device because it doesn't direct traffic)
Switch Basically a smarter hub. A switch also allows the connection of multiple computers, but can distinguish one computer from another and directs traffic accordingly
Router Commonly used as a way of sharing a high speed Internet connection. Also works as a hardware firewall
Wireless Internet  Uses high frequency radio waves to transmit connections in a limited diameter (normally 300' or less)
Crossover Cable Used to connect two computers together without a hub or switch
NIC Network Interface Card, same as network card listed above

DLink Learn about Networks

Microsoft's Planning a Home or Small Office Network One Step At A Time

Introduction to Networking by Linksys

 

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Congratulations to this month's RAFFLE winners!!

Please visit Paul at our local Cyber Worx store. 
They are sponsoring our group and provide a monthly raffle item.

2650 North Avenue - 255-8488

Also thanks to "Farmer Bob" and his company Alida's Fruits
who also provide monthly raffle items.

CLICK HERE to visit our web site
3402 C 1/2 ROAD
PALISADE CO 81526
970-434-8769  
Toll-Free 1.877.434.8769

And to Garry White of 
Best Paper and Ink who also provides a monthly raffle
970.256.1882


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