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Home networking?

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Network devices may also be configured from a computer - for example, broadband modems are often configured through a web client on a networked PC. As networking technology evolves, more electronic devices and home appliances are becoming Internet ready and accessible through the home network. Set-top boxes from cable TV providers already have USB and Ethernet ports "for future use".

— Source: Wikipedia (www.wikipedia.org)