eBook By Category (Home Networking)

You have a family computer for e-mail and browsing the Internet...

Millions of computers around the world today are connected by the Internet, so why is it still so hard to hook up a few PCs in you own home? Whether you want to share an Internet connection, install WiFi, or maybe just cut down on the number of printers you own, home networks are supposed to help make your life easier...

Everything you need to know to set up a home network Is a home network for you? This comprehensive guide covers everything from deciding what type of network meets your needs to setting up the hardware and software, connecting different operating systems, installing the necessary applications, managing the network, and even adding home entertainment devices...

--As home networking technologies become more affordable and more popular, this new edition of a bestseller introduces readers to the basics of home networking --Walks readers through sharing printers or an Internet connection across several computers and explains how game consoles, televisions, and stereos can also be networked --Discusses all of the important aspects of having a home network, including planning and installing the network, security, and maintenance --This new edition covers Windows XP Service Pack 2 (a significant update for security, compatibility, stability, wired and wireless networking, and broadband changes) and pays special attention to the Windows Firewall --Topics include choosing and installing hardware, file sharing, sharing an Internet connection, security, Wi-Fi, and network maintenance

The book presents an "end-to-end reference architecture", where the main residential services are identified and their network requirements are fully analyzed...

The only home networking book you'll ever need Setting up a home network doesn't need to be difficult...

Les Freed shares his many years of networking experience and insider status to guide readers step by step through the confusing and intimidating world of home networking Features special emphasis on using the network for entertainment and digital media, offering invaluable how-to advice on sharing TV, video, photos, music, and more Begins with the need-to-know basics of networking, including the various types of networking equipment and choosing the right type of network Readers roll up their sleeves and actually construct their network-either wired or wireless-or by even using the existing electrical wiring already in the walls of their home Shows readers how to set up all the necessary software on their Windows XP PC or Apple Mac OS X computer so they can quickly, easily, and safely share files, printers, and Internet connections

Pick the right equipment, secure your network, and share files Share your Internet connection, access hot spots, and add on cool wireless peripherals Thinking of going wireless? It's not as scary as it sounds! This fast and fun guidebook helps you decide what you need, install it, and get the most from all its cool options...