This book emphasizes simple explanations, valuable tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and easy-to-follow instructions to get you up and running quickly. Covers the basics and benefits of home networking, as well as media selection considerations, ethernet cabling, ethernet cards, wireless network setup and cards, phoneline networking, Windows networking, file sharing, printer sharing, sharing other peripherals, networking your home office, multi-player gaming, connecting your network to the Internet, and protecting your network from the world. Home automation, security, entertainment, and home networking trends are also addressed.
Language
English
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Alpha
Release
April 01, 1999
ISBN
0789719630
ISBN 13
9780789719638
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking Your Home
This book emphasizes simple explanations, valuable tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and easy-to-follow instructions to get you up and running quickly. Covers the basics and benefits of home networking, as well as media selection considerations, ethernet cabling, ethernet cards, wireless network setup and cards, phoneline networking, Windows networking, file sharing, printer sharing, sharing other peripherals, networking your home office, multi-player gaming, connecting your network to the Internet, and protecting your network from the world. Home automation, security, entertainment, and home networking trends are also addressed.