Home networking tools can help you network at home just like you would in a professional setting. A home network is a compilation of more than one computer and coupled pieces of equipment that are connected by means of communication tools in a home setting.

Depending on what the home network is used for will reflect how simple or complex it must be. Most home networks are used to connect to the Internet using broadband or DSL, to share files amongst more than one home computer, and also to connect with printers or scanners. Some of the mechanisms that may be included within the home network are network bridges, modems, routers, wireless access points, and many other technological devices.