Home Networking For Dummies^®, 4th Edition

by Kathy Ivens (Philadelphia, PA, author )

• ISBN13: 9780470144800
• ISBN10: 0470144807
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780470144800
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780470118061
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up an network in your home but you're not quite sure where to start, then Home Networking for Dummies makes it easy for you to become your household's network administrator. Now fully updated with information on the newest technology in networking available, this quick and to-the-point walkthrough will show you how to install Web connection in your entire home, whether by wires, cables, or WiFi. This resourceful guide illustrates: Planning and installing your network The differences between Ethernet cable, phone lines, and wireless technology Configuring computer sharing Setting up and managing users Installing, managing, and troubleshooting the network printer Understanding UNC format, mapping drives, and traveling on the network Working with remote files Securing your network from viruses, spyware, and other baddies Along with the basics, this book introduces fun ways to use your network, including sharing music, keeping shopping lists, creating photo albums, setting up a family budget, and instant messaging. It also provides ways to keep your network safe for kids, such as talking to your child about the Internet, creating site filters, and ISP E-mail filtering features. With this trusty guide your home will be fully connected and you'll be working more efficiently in no time!

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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