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TRENDnet User's Guide Expanding a Home Network What is a network? A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet access, which requires a router. A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch, additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs, game consoles, and Internet cameras. • Modem - Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service Provider). • Router - Connects multiple devices to the Internet. • Switch -Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an additional switch to add more wired connections. How to expand a home network Wireless Access Points add or extend wireless connectivity to an existing network. Integrated Powerline technology allows you to further extend your network using your existing electrical system in your home using multiple powerline adapters. Where to find more help In addition to this User's Guide, you can find help below: • http://www.trendnet.com/support (documents, downloads, and FAQs are available from this Web page) © Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved. TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK 6

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© Copyright 2014 TRENDnet. All Rights Reserved.
TRENDnet User’s Guide
TPL-410AP / TPL-410APK
6
Expanding a Home Network
What is a network?
A network is a group of computers or devices that can communicate with each other. A
home network of more than one computer or device also typically includes Internet
access, which requires a router.
A typical home network may include multiple computers, a media player/server, a
printer, a modem, and a router. A large home network may also have a switch,
additional routers, access points, and many Internet-capable media devices such as TVs,
game consoles, and Internet cameras.
•
Modem
– Connects a computer or router to the Internet or ISP (Internet Service
Provider).
•
Router
– Connects multiple devices to the Internet.
•
Switch
–Connect several wired network devices to your home network. Your
router has a built-in network switch (the LAN port 1-4). If you have more wired
network devices than available Ethernet ports on your router, you will need an
additional switch to add more wired connections.
How to expand a home network
Wireless Access Points add or extend wireless connectivity to an existing network.
Integrated Powerline
technology allows you to further extend your network using your
existing electrical system in your home using multiple powerline adapters.
Where to find more help
In addition to this User’s Guide, you can find help below:
•
(documents, downloads, and FAQs are
available from this Web page)