A basic network installation includes installing a network interface card (NIC) in each computer and running the installation software. The installation software configures the NICs and the rest of the network. The first step is to identify the computers that will be on the network. The next step is to install a NIC in each computer. After connecting the computers with Ethernet cables, run the installation software. The software will automatically detect all of the computers on the network and configure them accordingly.

A basic network install includes installing the network hardware and configuring the network settings on each device. First, you'll need to install the network hardware--usually a modem and a router. Once the hardware is installed, you'll need to configure the network settings on each device. This typically involves entering your broadband username and password, as well as your home's street address and ZIP code.