What Is a Network and why Do We Care?

What is a network & why do we care? Any time you have two or more computers connected together, you have a local area network (LAN). A network allows the computers to share files, printers, scanners, and even an Internet connection. Why do we care? Save Money. By sharing a single Internet connection with every computer on the network, you can reduce your Internet access costs. Save Space. Networked computers can all share the same printer and scanner, freeing up desk and shelf space. Work Anywhere. Wireless Networks let laptop users work anywhere in the house or office.…