This document provides an overview of common home network layouts, including wireless, wired and hybrid configurations. It contains diagrams and descriptions of six typical designs: a wireless network with a Wi-Fi router; a wired network with an Ethernet router; a hybrid network with a wired router and wireless access point; a wired-only network with direct connections; a wireless ad-hoc network; and wired networks with Ethernet hubs/switches or powerline adapters. Each network diagram is accompanied by pros and cons of that particular layout and setup tips.

1. Gallery of Home Network Diagrams Common layouts for home computer networks By Bradley Mitchell , About.com Guide Thousands of different home network layouts exist. Fortunately, most are small variations on a basic set of common designs. The following gallery contains network diagrams for each of the common designs of wireless, wired and hybrid home networks. Each network diagram includes a description of the pros and cons of that particular layout as well as tips for building it. Edited by Depapaya.com

2. Wireless Home Network Diagram Featuring Wi-Fi Router

3. Wired Home Network Diagram Featuring Ethernet Router

4. Hybrid Home Network Diagram Featuring Wired Router and Wireless Access Point

5. Wired Home Network Diagram Featuring Direct Connection

6. Wireless Home Network Diagram Featuring Ad Hoc Wi-Fi Connections

7. Wired Home Network Diagram Featuring Ethernet Hub or Switch

8. Phoneline Home Network Diagram Featuring HPNA Gateway / Router

9. Powerline Home Network Diagram Featuring Powerline Router P