Book description
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:
It's Easy-Set up your home network with this visual step-by-step guide.
Quit Wasting Time and Money-Buy the network gadgets and equipment you need.
Make It Secure-Use simple tips to make your network secure.
Wow the Neighbors-Turn your home network into an entertainment network.
What Went Wrong-Fix common problems you might encounter while setting up your network.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Introducing Networking
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Starting Your Network
- Choosing the Best Network Type
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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
- Summary
- Installing Your Network Hardware: This Won't Hurt a Bit
- Configuring Your Network: Bringing Everything Together
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Enhancing Your Network
- Making Your Network Secure: Locking the Network's Door
- Sharing Your Network
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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
- Summary
- Index
Product information
- Title: Home Networking: A Visual Do-It-Yourself Guide
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2004
- Publisher(s): Cisco Press
- ISBN: 9781587201271
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