Computer Basics : What Is a Computer Router?

Posted on March 6th, 2010 by admin in networking computers | 25 Comments »

A computer router is used to take the data being transmitted between computers and make sure it gets routed to the right computer using a scheme called addressing. Connect a network of computers using a wired or wireless router with tips from a certified computer technician in this free video on computers.

Expert: Jonathan Ayres
Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of computer hardware and operating systems.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:2:6

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Wireless Networking Overview – Courtesy of Netgear Media

Posted on February 28th, 2010 by admin in wireless networking | No Comments »

This video shows a general overview of wireless networking and how to select the wireless product thats right for you.

Duration : 0:3:28

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Blinklife: How to Help Social Network Addicts

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 by admin in links and networking | 13 Comments »

Blinklife’s guide to leaving your online friends behind and reconnecting with the real world.
http://blinklife.tv/
Written by Stephen Grant
Animated by LSM (Tom Matuszewski)

Duration : 0:1:19

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Computer Basics : What Is a Network Hub?

Posted on January 27th, 2010 by admin in networking computers | 9 Comments »

A network hub is used to connect computers together so that they can communicate with each other over the same cable. Set up a network hub by plugging in network cables from different computers using help from a certified computer technician in this free video on computer networks.

Expert: Jonathan Ayres
Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of computer hardware and operating systems.
Filmmaker: Todd Green

Duration : 0:1:20

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RepublicNetworks.com | What is a Network Router and what does it do?

Posted on January 20th, 2010 by admin in networking router | 3 Comments »

This is part four of our network devices module. This part covers network routers and thier role in a data network. Routers are the most important part of any network because they connect multiple networks together. Routers vary from manufacturer but in general they all do the same thing.. connect different networks together so data can flow across networks. We highly advise you view these videos in order from the first module because the information builds through the module.

Duration : 0:8:28

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RepublicNetworks.com | What is a Network Switch and what does it do?

Posted on December 25th, 2009 by admin in networking switches | 8 Comments »

This is the third part of our on-going module of network connected devices. This part overviews network switches and what functions and roles they may play in a network structure. Network switches are intelligent devices in that they direct data flows to the appropriate devices on your network once they have learned what devices are connected to the switches’ physical ports. We advise to watch this series in order that way your information builds on prior information.

Duration : 0:10:0

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