7. Advantages of a domestic network
Given the domestic scenario on the previous page, here are some of the advantages of the suggested solution:
Advantages of domestic network |
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Combines both cabled and wireless network in order to get the speed advantage of a cabled system and the portability of a wireless system. |
All the family can share the internet connection |
Devices such as a NAS can hold files and multimedia content without the need for computers to be on all the time |
DLNA certified devices such as some modern televisions can accept streaming digital content from a multimedia server |
Proprietary systems such as wireless HiFi distribution and playback is also possible. With content streaming from an online service. |
Parents can use a parental control application to keep an eye on what the child is doing on the computer and the time they are spending on it. |
Operating system updates and regular anti-virus updates can be received automatically via the internet, so increasing security and capability of their devices |
Non-computer devices such as network enabled television and an eReader can use the network to receive online content. |
Peripherals such as a printer can be shared |
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