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The speed of an Ethernet can be 10Mbps (Ethernet), 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet) and 1000Mbps (Gigabit Ethernet). Mbps is called Megabits per seconds. From my opinion, 100Mbps speed might be sufficient for your network needs.
The most basic equipments you need for home network are DSL/cable connection, router and network cards. Furthermore, most of the computers now are equipped with network card.
It's very straight forward, isn't it? So, ready to go?
Read this tutorial to start building your home network:
Home Network Introduction
Preparation on Setting Up Home Network
Physical Network Setup
Network router Configuration
Advanced Network Router Configuration
Ethernet Network Card Configuration in Vista
Configure Computer/Notebook (Windows XP)
Implementing Network Security
If you don't like to do cabling works and prefer to build a wireless network, read these articles:
What is Wireless Network
802.11 Wireless Standard Used for Wireless Network
Preparation for Wireless Network Setup
Wireless Setup - Connecting Wireless Router
Wireless Router Configuration
Wireless Adapter Configuration in Vista
Wireless Adapter Configuration in XP
Wireless Network Security
There is also a way to share Internet connection at home without using network router. The good point is, it’s not difficult. What you need to have is a Windows Vista/XP computer set up with 2 network cards, one connects to Internet and the other one connects to home network. Read following articles on how to share Internet connection by using Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing.
Internet Connection Sharing in Microsoft Windows
ICS Host Computer Setup – Windows Vista
How to Set Up Ad Hoc Wireless Network in Windows Vista
ICS Host Computer Setup in Windows XP
Setting Up Ad Hoc Wireless Network in Windows XP
Internet Connection Sharing - ICS Client Computer Setup
Internet Connection Sharing - Network Setup Wizard
How to set up Network Bridge in Windows XP
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