The increased availability of fast ADSL Internet connections has made it more attractive to install a small RJ45 Ethernet network in the home. Not only can you exchange files between computers, you will also have fast Internet access for everybody! This does of course require an ADSL modem with a router. It’s not possible to use a simple USB modem on its own.For laptops we recommend wireless Ethernet connections. If you find the laying of cables too difficult or inconvenient you can also add wireless capabilities to ‘ordinary’ PCs. You should bear in mind that the range of wireless connections could sometimes be disappointing.
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