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Kathy Ivens (Philadelphia, PA, author)

Home Networking For Dummies

Kathy Ivens (Philadelphia, PA, author)

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English
Wiley
09 March 2007
Computer networking & communications
Having a network in your home increases work efficiency and minimizes confusion. If you want to set up a 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 connections 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!
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Imprint:   Wiley
Country of Publication:   United States
Edition:   4th Revised edition
Dimensions:   Height: 236mm,  Width: 188mm,  Spine: 19mm
Weight:   544g
ISBN:   9780470118061
ISBN 10:   0470118067
Pages:   360
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction 1 Part I: Network Basics 7 Chapter 1: Planning the Lay of the LAN 9 Chapter 2: Installing Network Adapters 27 Chapter 3: Installing Ethernet Cable 35 Chapter 4: Using Wires That Are Already There 53 Chapter 5: Look Ma, No Wires 69 Part II: Configuring Computers for Networking 85 Chapter 6: Putting It All Together 87 Chapter 7: Configuring Computer Sharing 113 Chapter 8: Setting Up Users 127 Part III: Communicating Across the Network 139 Chapter 9: Printing Across the Network 141 Chapter 10: Getting Around the Neighborhood 165 Chapter 11: Using Files from Other Computers 183 Part IV: Network Security and Maintenance 203 Chapter 12: Making Your Network Secure 205 Chapter 13: Disaster Planning and Recovery 235 Chapter 14: Using Windows Maintenance Tools 257 Part V: The Part of Tens 283 Chapter 15: Ten Clever Things to Do on Your Network 285 Chapter 16: Ten Fun Things to Do on Your Network 301 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Make the Internet Safe for Children 307 Index 321

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.

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