Discuss what hardware is needed for a wireless, Internet-connected home network.

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Hardware needed for a wireless, Internet-connected home network includes the following:

• A modem, such as a cable or DSL modem, that connects to an ISP and establishes the Internet connection for the network

• A router, which establishes the connection between the Internet and all computers and devices on the home network and also enables the devices to communicate with each other

• A wireless access point, often included as part of the router, in order to connect wireless devices

• Computers and devices, such as desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, televisions, cable set-top boxes, or a VoIP phone, that you connect to the home network.

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