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An illustrated home networking handbook for the everyday user   Building a network doesn't have to be all work and no play—it can actually be fun! Home Networking Simplified is an illustrated home-networking book for everyone from Grandma Mary to your tech-savvy teenage neighbor.   Home Networking Simplified gives you the most basic need-to-know info and then teaches you how to get the most out of your home network: Learn the basics of home networking, from connecting to the Internet to connecting your computers Create a basic home network Grow and update your network with confidence Secure your home network and protect yourself from hackers and viruses Go wireless to put your computers where you want them—not just where cables reach Learn about the latest technologies, emerging trends, and coolest toys Whether you’re a newbie, a geek, or someone in-between, Home Networking Simplified helps you harness the power of home networking.   Debugged by The Geek Squad   This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, the only authorized publisher for Cisco Systems®.

Table of Contents:
  Foreword Introduction   Part I             Networking Basics Chapter 1      What’s a Network? PC Hardware and Network Interface Cards Installing Devices in Computers Configuring New Devices in Microsoft Windows   Chapter 2      Networking Fundamentals Bits and Bytes Network Media Types Twisted-Pair Cable Coaxial Cable Wireless Networks Comparing Media Types What Is an IP Address? Dynamically Allocated IP Addresses Domain Name Server (DNS)   Chapter 3      Connecting to the Internet The Internet TCP/IP A Network of Networks What Are HTTP and HTML and What Do They Do? Internet Access Options Modems The Internet and Its Applications E-Mail E-Mail Tools What Is Up with the @ Sign? Sending E-Mails Receiving E-Mails How to Build It: Connecting to the Internet Decide on the Type of Modem Physically Install the Modem Internal Modem in a Desktop Computer Internal Modem in a Laptop Computer External Modem Configure Windows to “Talk To” the Modem Set Up a Dialup Connection to the Internet Set Up Access to E-Mail   Chapter 4      From the Geek Squad Files   Part II            Simple Home Networks Chapter 5      Creating a Basic Home Network Planning a Network Designing Your Network Building Your Network How to Build It: Connecting Two Computers Decide on the Type of NICs Physically Install the NIC Internal NIC in a Desktop Computer Internal PCMCIA NIC in a Laptop Computer External NIC for a Desktop or Laptop Computer Configure Windows to “Talk To” the NIC Build a Network Between the Two Computers Back-to-Back Using a Hub, Switch, or Router Set Up the Network in Windows Troubleshooting Tips: Building a Network   Chapter 6      Sharing Network Resources File Sharing Printer Sharing Practicing Safe Share Sharing Guidelines Network Design Guidelines How to Build It: File and Printer Sharing Enable File and Printer Sharing Share a File Over the Network Map a Shared File Folder as a Disk Drive Share a Printer Over the Network Map a Shared Printer Add Security Precautions to File and Printer Sharing   Chapter 7      High-Speed Internet Access Broadband Revolution Different Types of Broadband DSL Cable Satellite Wireless (Cellular) Accelerated Dialup Providers Need for Speed Selecting a Broadband Service Online Resources to Help You Choose a Broadband Provider Keep This Important Information How to Build It: Broadband Internet Access Decide on a Home Network Design One-Computer Network Two-Computer Network Multiple-Computer Network Wireless Network Router Comparison Set Up the Broadband Equipment Broadband Cable Connection Broadband DSL Connection Configure the Router for Broadband Service Configure the Router for the Home Network Check the Access to the Internet   Chapter 8      From the Geek Squad Files   Part III           Look Ma, No Wires Chapter 9      ABGs of Wireless Wireless LANs Standards Soup 802.11b 802.11a 802.11g Comparing the IEEE WLAN Standards Selecting the Right Wireless Standard for Your Network Compatibility Speed Cost Additional Considerations Recommendations   Chapter 10    Going Wireless at Home Planning Your Wireless Network Wireless Network Topologies Sketching a Network Layout Making a Shopping List Turning Up the Network Select an SSID Select a Wireless Channel How to Build It: Going Wireless Install and Set Up a Wireless Router Install and Set Up Wireless NICs Configuring an Existing Built-In Wireless NIC Check Wireless Network Operation   Chapter 11    Securing Your Wireless Network Why Should I Worry About Wireless Network Security? What Do I Do About It? Don’t Advertise Your Wireless Network Scramble Your Signal How to Build It: Securing Your Wireless Network Stop Advertising Your Wireless Network Enable Wireless Encryption Enabling WEP Encryption on the Wireless Router Enabling WEP Encryption Using the NIC’s Utility Enabling WEP Encryption Under Windows XP WPA Encryption Example Disable Ad-Hoc Networking Wireless Security Checklist Final Thoughts on Wireless Security   Chapter 12    Wireless Away from Home What Is a Hotspot? How to Find a Hotspot Hotspot Options and Costs How to Build It: Using Wireless Hotspots Discover and Connect to a Hotspot Pass the Hotspot Membership Test What Not to Do When Using a Hotspot   Chapter 13    From the Geek Squad Files   Part IV          Security of Home Networks Chapter 14    Protecting Your Network from Intruders Introduction to Security Software Lines of Defense Security Software “Bundles” Firewalls How Firewalls Work What Firewalls Protect You From Hiding Your Network Addresses How to Build It: Protecting Your Network from Intruders Turning on a Firewall in the Router Installing a Personal Firewall on Each Computer Installing a Professional Personal Firewall Program Installing a Free Personal Firewall Program Enabling the Windows Firewall Keeping Windows Security Up to Date Where to Go for More Info   Chapter 15    Viruses and Other Malicious Software What Is a Virus? Where Viruses Live Other Nasty Stuff Worms Trojan Horses Protecting Yourself Against Malicious Code Common Sense Antivirus Programs How Do Antivirus Programs Work? What Happens with New Viruses? How to Build It: Preventing Viruses and Other Malicious Software from Infecting Your Network Turn on Antivirus Protection at Your Service Provider Set up Antivirus Protection on Your Home Computers Make Sure Automatic Updating Is Working Perform an Initial Virus Scan Where to Go for More Info   Chapter 16    Other Vulnerabilities (Spam, Cookies, Pop-Ups, Spyware, and Scams) Spam How Spam Works How to Block Spam Cookies How Cookies Work Bad Cookies Pop-Ups How Pop-Ups Work How to Get Rid of Pop-Ups Spyware/Adware How Spyware or Adware Works How to Get Rid of Spyware and Adware Additional Scams Phishing Urban Legends How to Build It: Preventing Network Vulnerabilities Turn on Spam Blocking at Your Service Provider Set Up Spam Blocking on Your Home Computers Avoid Phishing Scams Set Up Spyware and Adware Blocking on Your Home Computers Set Up Pop-Up Blocking on Home Computers Where to Go for More Info   Chapter 17    Keeping Your Family Safe on the Internet What Are the Online Dangers? Pornography Predators Gambling Hacking Illegal Peer-to-Peer Sharing Protecting Your Family from Online Dangers How to Build It: Making the Internet Safe Decide Which Parental Controls Are Right for You Enable Parental Controls at Your ISP Enable Parental Controls Using Your Home Router Enable Parental Controls on Home Computers Security Bundle Parental Control Option NetNanny Option How to Track Internet Activity Where to Go for More Info Chapter 18    From the Geek Squad Files Security Checklist   Part V           Advanced Home Networks Chapter 19    Wireless Print Servers: The Cure for Joy How to Build It: Wireless Print Server Set Up the Wireless Print Server for Your Wireless Network Connect Printers to the Wireless Printer Server Install the Wireless Print Server Driver on Each Computer Print a Test Page   Chapter 20    Video Surveillance How to Build It: Wireless Internet Video Cameras Set Up the Wireless Internet Video Camera for Your Wireless Network Configure the Video Camera Security Viewing Video from Within Your House Viewing Images with an Internet Browser Installing and Viewing Images with the Viewer Client Viewing Video over the Internet Problems with Viewing Video over the Internet Use the Video Camera as a Motion Detector   Chapter 21    Internet Phone Service How IP Telephony Works Broadband Phone Services Broadband Phone Providers Virtual Phone Numbers Voice-Chat Services How to Build It: Internet Phone Service Setting Up a Broadband Phone Service Choosing an Internet Phone Adapter Setting Up the Internet Phone Adapter Setting Up a Voice-Chat Service (Using Skype)   Chapter 22    Networked Entertainment Systems How to Build It: Networked Entertainment Systems Set Up the Wireless Media Adapter Connect the Home Entertainment Center to the Wireless Media Adapter Install the Adapter Utility Client on Your Home Computer Playing Music Viewing Photos   Chapter 23    Online Gaming Gaming Servers Options for Online Gaming How to Build It: Online Video Gaming Set Up the Wireless Game Adapter Connect a Video Game Console to the Wireless Game Adapter Connect to an Online Game Provider Setting Up an Online Game Account Detailed Troubleshooting Steps for Online Gaming Chapter 24    From the Geek Squad Files   Glossary   Index  


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781587201363
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Cisco Press
  • Height: 255 mm
  • No of Pages: 416
  • Series Title: English
  • Weight: 970 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1587201364
  • Publisher Date: 09 Jun 2005
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 19 mm
  • Width: 204 mm


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