Mendez Heaven Lucid Chart- My Home Network

This is my Home Network, or my LAN. Consisting of both wireless, and wired connections, I have a total of six devices on my network, including a printer, two gaming consoles, two laptops, a smart phone, and one desktop computer. The network is controlled by a modem, which then powers the wireless router, as well as the wired connection to the desktop. Simply speaking, LAN's are pretty complex!

Before even learning about my LAN, i had no idea how they even worked! I just though that you plugged whatever it was that you wanted to use for internet, and it just signed you in! I honestly had no idea that there was more to internet, beyond a wireless connection. I did know that a desktop had to be plugged into something else for power, but that was about it. Seeing that it had to be connected to the home phone line, which had to be hooked up to the router, then plugged into the computer was the way it worked. Learning about my LAN has taught me a lot about how networks work.

After everything I've realized after learning how LAN's work, I do have some advice to other owners of networks. Try and get yourself familiarized with your network! It may sound strange at first, but trust me, it's a pretty important skill to have! Understanding your home network, can open a variety of useful information that can prove handy in the near future. Other than that, all I can say is enjoy your experience with the internet!
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