The Complete Idiot's Guide to Networking Your Home - Softcover

Thomson, Mark; Speaker, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0789719630 ISBN 13: 9780789719638

Publisher: Que, 1999

Synopsis

While the building blocks for networking the home have been laid, there is a dearth of literature on the topic. There is already a broad selection of books available to assist professionals in the installation of networks in the office environment, but there are no books geared specifically towards helping network neophytes install networks in the home. Vendor web sites are currently the primary source of information for those interested in home networking and, as such, are designed for people who are singularly focused on a particular product niche. In response to these needs, The Complete Idiots Guide to Networking your Home will be the complete solution to learning everything about the basics of home networking 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover

The Complete Idiots Guide to Networking your Home is a fascinating introduction to the fastest growing trend in computing. Presented in a clear, easy going style, the authors show you how to set up a network to share an Internet connection, play multi-player games, and share files, folders and printers amongst all your home computers. Learn how to set up networks with Ethernet and wireless technology. Or, if you dont want to add any new wires, learn how to connect devices using your existing phone lines and power lines. Step by step instructions for playing multi-player games will have you shooting at foes and racing curves with friends in no time. Coverage of MP3s, Real Player and Microsoft Media Player will astound you with the advances in Internet multimedia, as well as how easy it is to use. Also contains coverage of cost-effective home security and automation; home office software and hardware selection; as well as simple steps for securing your home network.

Edition details

• Publisher: Que
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0789719630
• ISBN 13: 9780789719638
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320