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glossary

Find out what common technology terms like LAN and Ethernet mean.

Developer DOs and DON’Ts

Learn how to plan for broadband access in your new building.

Best Practices

Learn from others' mistakes and success stories.

Computer Lab Tips

Keep your computers and equipment secure and functioning well.

Vendor and Resource Inventory

Your marketplace for paid and free resources for technology issues.

Welcome

Affordable housing developers and owners do more than provide affordable housing, they provide opportunities for their residents to help improve their lives, including access to the Internet.

This toolkit is for all of you who are responsible for maintaining the computers, equipment, and networks serving the residents in your buildings. It is a guide to figuring out solutions for the day-to-day challenges that arise from providing broadband services to your residents. We hope you will find it helpful.

This toolkit is made possible through funding from the California Emerging Technology Fund.

CETF mobilizes leadership statewide to close the Digital Divide by accelerating the deployment of broadband and other advanced communication services to underserved communities and populations.