DSL For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by David Angell

• ISBN13: 9780764507151
• ISBN10: 076450715X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Want to quit playing the Internet waiting game? Use this friendly guide to tap into the power of always-on DSL, the Digital Subscriber line and bring the Internet to life at 10 to 100 times the speed of a dial-up modem. The only book on the market that guides you, in plain English through the DSL service maze, DSL For Dummies, 2nd edition includes an all-new part showcasing DSL-enabled applications for consumers, IT professionals, tele-commuters, and businesses. Discover how to: * Set up DSL * Connect a LAN to DSL * Configure Windows or Mac OS for DSL * Secure your PC or LAN to make it safe from hackers * Share a DSL Connection

Author Biography

David Angell is a recognized industry expert in DSL implementation for small business and consumer communities and the "DSL Evangelist" at a leading data CLEC (competitive local exchange carrier).

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Part I: Getting Comfortable with DSL	7	(104)
DSL: More Than a Pipe Dream	9	(24)
The Telecom Side of DSL	33	(16)
The Zen of DSL	49	(10)
Checking Out DSL Providers	59	(26)
Bringing DSL to Life with Internet Access	85	(14)
Shopping for Your DSL Internet Service	99	(12)
Part II: Making DSL Come Alive with Internet Access	111	(62)
All Things TCP/IP	113	(20)
Your DSL Equipment Field Guide	133	(16)
To Serve and Protect: Internet Security	149	(18)
Sharing the DSL Experience	167	(6)
Part III: DSL Internet Service Meets Your Computer or LAN	173	(84)
Building a Network to Share DSL	175	(26)
Windows 95/98 Meets DSL	201	(20)
Windows NT Meets DSL	221	(18)
Windows 2000 Meets DSL	239	(12)
The Mac Meets DSL	251	(6)
Part IV: Got DSL, Now What?	257	(36)
The Broadband-Powered Home	259	(8)
The Broadband-Powered Business	267	(6)
Video and Voice over DSL	273	(12)
Telecommuting in the Fast Lane	285	(8)
Part V: The Part of Tens	293	(16)
Ten DSL Service Shopping Tips	295	(6)
Ten Questions to Ask about DSL Internet Service	301	(8)
Glossary	309	(16)
Index	325