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Part II: Starting Your Network

This part provides the real meat of creating your home network. In four chapters, you learn how to choose, install, and configure your home network.

Chapter 3 Choosing the Best Network Type

Chapter 4 Selecting Network Hardware: Your Complete Buying Guide

Chapter 5 Installing Your Network Hardware: This Won't Hurt a Bit

Chapter 6 Configuring Your Network: Bringing Everything Together

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