Key Terms

ISP (Internet service provider):  a Company that provides the internet signal sent to your home via your telephone line or cable connection.

DSL Modem:  A device used to connect to your ISP (Internet service provider) via your home Telephone line.

Switch/Router:  Sometimes in combination with a DSL Modem,  This device works as a junction point for all the computers to connect to the Modem.

Network Printer:  A Printer that connects via a network cable to the Switch and is available to all computers on the network.

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