Escient FireBall E-120 - What is Home Networking?

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APPENDIX G - HOME NETWORKING
What is Home Networking?
A network is a group of computers, printers, and other devices that are cabled together in
specic ways so that information can be exchanged and shared with each other. Just as
you can connect two computers to share les or use the same connection to the Internet,
you can connect FireBall(s) to a home network so that you can share the digital music
contained on each unit.
Home networks are relatively easy to set up and installation tutorials are readily available
on the Internet. Basically there are three popular kinds of home networks: Ethernet,
wireless (802.11) and HomePNA (HPNA). Each of these home networking standards
require different boards or adapter installed on your PC(s), associated software, and
cables to connect.
In an Ethernet conguration, Ethernet network interface boards are installed on your
PC(s) and Ethernet cables are used to connect all equipment. In order to connect a
FireBall to an Ethernet home network, contact Escient to acquire an HPNA to Ethernet
bridge/router such as the Escient Broadband Kit.
The FireBall E model contains built-in Ethernet capabilities.