What is a Home Network? Do I need one?

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A home network allows you to share your internet connection and data between devices. Do you use your tablet, laptop, and smartphone in the same house? What about the other members of your family? Do you have visitors that want to use their devices in your home? The simple definition is: If you are using more than one device on the same internet connection, you have a home network. With more and more Americans adding smart devices to their home network, such as thermostats, cameras, TVs, gaming systems, and of course, phones and tablets, it really is no wonder that most homes have close to fifteen or twenty smart devices sitting on their network at all times.

There are two options for a home network. Wired or Wireless?. How do you chose the one that is right for you?

Wired Network Advantages:

  • Fast

  • Secure and Reliable

Wired Network Dis-Advantages

  • Doesn’t work with devices that don’t have an Ethernet port such as tablets and smart phones.

  • Not so easy and fast to setup

  • Requires running cables.

  • Not so easy for visitors to connect to.

Wireless Network Advantages

  • Quick and easy to install

  • Easy to access from Smart Phone, Tablets, and Mobile Devices

  • No Cables

Wireless Network Dis-Advantages

  • Not as secure as wired

  • Not as fast as wired

Not as reliable as wired

Do I need a Home Network?

The most common reason why people set up a home network is to share their connection between devices. Other good reasons to have a home network include:

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  • Sharing

    • Share images and videos between devices.

    • Share a printer so everyone can use it.

  • Streaming

    • Music

    • Videos and Photos

    • Gaming

    • Entertainment - Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, YouTube

    • Alexa, Echo, GoogleHome Smart Speakers and audio streaming

    What do I need?

  • Internet Service

  • Modem - provided by internet provider

  • Router - routes the internet traffic

Network cables to run between devices



At Beishir Audio/Video and Home Automation, we understand that more and more devices require access to your network. All of these extra components, gaming systems, cameras and security systems all tie into your home network.

If you fall into the 90% of American households that have multiple smart phones and tablets Beishir Audio/Video & Home Automation can install an enterprise grade network solution for both residential and commercial applications. These devices become the backbone of any home or business that now relies on a robust network to stay connected and functional. With staff that have been extensively trained in Information technology, our experts can design the infrastructure that creates a seamless network, regardless of the size of your home or business.