Home Networking For Dummies

by Ivens, Kathy

• ISBN13: 9780470118061
• ISBN10: 0470118067
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-03-26
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Veteran author Kathy Ivens shows readers how to integrate a PC into a Windows XP or Vista home network and walks readers through examining network options, planning both wired and wireless networks, and installation, security, and maintenance Discusses wireless developments, including new standards through 802.11n and 802.16 and new networkable consumer electronics devices Addresses the extensive updates for Windows Vista, such as the new Network Explorer interface, native support for Wireless and IPv6, built-in Windows Media Center entertainment options, and much more Ideal for owners of multiple PCs who want to share resources, such as families who want to share an Internet connection across several computers, small business owners, and people who work from home

Author Biography

Kathy Ivens has written more than 50 books about computers and has spent lots of years installing corporate networks. She’s a Senior Contributing Editor for Windows IT Pro Magazine and runs multiple computer networks in her own home.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Network Basics

Planning the Lay of the LAN

Installing Network Adapters

Installing Ethernet Cable

Using Wires That Are Already There

Look Ma, No Wires

Configuring Computers for Networking

Putting It All Together

Configuring Computer Sharing

Setting Up Users

Communicating Across the Network

Printing Across the Network

Getting Around the Neighborhood

Using Files from Other Computers

Network Security and Maintenance

Making Your Network Secure

Disaster Planning and Recovery

Using Windows Maintenance Tools

The Part of Tens

Ten Clever Things to Do on Your Network

Ten Fun Things to Do on Your Network

Ten Ways to Make the Internet Safe for Children

Index

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