The only home networking book you'll ever need
Setting up a home network doesn't need to be difficult. You can use this easy-to-understand reference to set up your home network, secure it, and turn it into an entertainment network. Don't be fooled by other guides-it can be this simple:
Part I. Introducing Networking
Chapter 1. Why You Want Your Own Network
Big and Scary Networks: The Simplest Introduction You'll Ever Read
Learning How to Share
Headline: Entertainment Network Wows Friends and Neighbors
Chapter 2. Home Networking Basics
The Two Flavors of Home Networks
Hardware Basics: Making Sense of All That Stuff
Software Basics: Details Only a Geek Could Love
Part II. Starting Your Network
Chapter 3. Choosing the Best Network Type
What Do You "Need"?
Wired or Wireless? That Is the Question
Wired Networks: Making the Right Connections
Wireless Options: Deciphering the Protocol Soup
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Chapter 4. Selecting Network Hardware: Your Complete Buying Guide
Cost Versus Performance Considerations: It's Your Money
Making Sure It All Works Together: It Depends on Your Connections
Wired Network Hardware: The Nuts and Bolts
Wireless Network Hardware: Nuts, Bolts, and Waves
Setting Up a Mixed Network: Where Wired Meets Wireless
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Chapter 5. Installing Your Network Hardware: This Won't Hurt a Bit
Installing Network Adapters: It's Easier Than You Think
Adding a Switch, a Router, or an Access Point: The Center of Your Network
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Chapter 6. Configuring Your Network: Bringing Everything Together
Setting Up Your PCs: Be a Matchmaker
Setting Up a Router/Gateway: Making the Internet Accessible
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Part III. Enhancing Your Network
Chapter 7. Making Your Network Secure: Locking the Network's Door
Understanding Security: You May Not Want It, but You Need It
Limiting Access: Closing the Barn Door Before the Cow Gets Out
Antivirus Solutions: This Won't Hurt a Bit
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Chapter 8. Sharing Your Network
Setting Up Shares: Getting to Files, Folders, and Printers on Your Network
Sharing Your Broadband Connection
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
Chapter 9. The Magic of Entertainment Options
Network Entertainment Centers: Spreading the Fun Around the House
Wireless Media Adapters: Connecting More Than PCs
Streaming Media: Movies and Fun on Demand
Internet Radio: Music and News from Around the World
Online Gaming: Go One-On-One with Your Game Console
Wireless Internet Cameras: Your Own Webcam
What Went Wrong: Your Quick Fix Reference
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