How are ports used? How can I use them in my home network?


  1. BIG RED
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    How are ports used? How can I use them in my home network?


    I've studied ports before while pursuing my undergraduate degree. However, the course was very broad and covered many fields of networking. I still do not understand how ports are used. What are some typical uses of them, especially in a home network?
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  3. DustSailor
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    Hardware ports: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_port_(hardware)
    Networking ports: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_port_(software)
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