Presented By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)
Tech Talk: Your First Home Network
Computer Showcase Workshop Series

Join us for a basic introduction to routers and modems and learn to set up your own home network. Get answers to these common questions and more:
What are the devices involved with providing me with Internet access?
How does a modem work?
How does a router work?
What features most routers offer, and how can I use them to improve internet speeds and security?
Please note this workshop is applicable to off-campus networks only. Personal Wi-Fi routers and hot spots cause interference and should not be used on the U-M campus. Please see the ITS Device Connection Guide for comprehensive information about electronics in the campus housing environment.
Advance registration encouraged, but not required. Register and suggest future topics at computershowcase.umich.edu/tech-talks/.
What are the devices involved with providing me with Internet access?
How does a modem work?
How does a router work?
What features most routers offer, and how can I use them to improve internet speeds and security?
Please note this workshop is applicable to off-campus networks only. Personal Wi-Fi routers and hot spots cause interference and should not be used on the U-M campus. Please see the ITS Device Connection Guide for comprehensive information about electronics in the campus housing environment.
Advance registration encouraged, but not required. Register and suggest future topics at computershowcase.umich.edu/tech-talks/.