- You'll need at least two computers--not necessarily with the same operating system--to create a network.
- Each computer you wish to connect to the network needs a network interface card (NIC), sometimes referred to as a LAN card.
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Ethernet Cable - Copyright © 2007 David MonniauxIf you are creating a wired LAN, you will need an Ethernet cable, which can be used to connect two computers to one another or to a router. -
4-port Network HubThe network router acts as a relay for communication between the computers on the network, or to additional hardware that is network compatible, such as printers, scanners and cable/DSL modems. - The operating system on most new computers contains the software and drivers to create a basic local area network.
- Wireless networks are possible if all the computers have wireless network cards and you have a wireless router.
